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Japanese scientists simplify clean fuel production with new invention

Scientists from Osaka have developed a device for artificial photosynthesis that stably produces formic acid from CO2 and water by adjusting its resistance when heated. The system works ... More
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New batteries for electric vehicles charge as fast as refueling

CATL's new battery allows a range of 600 km after just 10 minutes of charging and weighs 225 kg less than existing models. This technology, which could cost manufacturers around 8,300 euros ... More
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The first solid-state battery promises full capacity in just five minutes

Finnish company Donut Lab has unveiled the first solid-state battery ready for mass production at CES 2026. It promises a 5-minute charge and a lifespan of ... More
Electric cars are designed to make the most optimal use of available electrical energy.

No more fear of changing batteries?

Geotab's latest study on a sample of 10,000 vehicles busts myths: electric car batteries degrade on average only 1.8 % per year and are likely to survive only ... More
New sodium-sulfur battery delivers extreme energy density at a fraction of the price

New sodium-sulfur battery delivers extreme energy density at a fraction of the price

Researchers have developed a sodium-sulfur battery with an energy density of up to 2,021 Wh/kg. The technology is safer, costs only €4.65 per kWh, and could replace lithium-ion batteries... More
Efficient conversion of plastic into oil

Efficient conversion of plastic into oil

Scientists at Yale University have developed a new method for converting plastic waste into bio-diesel without the use of expensive catalysts. Using a 3D-printed reactor, they achieved a record ... More
Best-selling cars from the biggest manufacturers

Best-selling cars from the biggest manufacturers

Volkswagen has the Beetle and the Golf, Fiat has the 500, Renault can boast the Clio, Peugeot the 206. Each manufacturer has created quite a few high-profile cars. For some... More
Volkswagen is considering closing German factories

Volkswagen is considering closing German factories

Volkswagen, the best-selling brand in Slovenia, is considering closing factories on its home territory for the first time in its 87-year history. The German automotive giant claims… More
New Volvo truck with a range of 600 km

New Volvo truck with a range of 600 km

In the second half of 2025, Volvo's truck division will introduce the next generation of its flagship long-range electric truck, which will have... More
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"Cool" cars not made by car manufacturers

It sounds comical, but there are quite a few companies that have toyed with the idea of manufacturing cars, even though their primary industry is telephones, sewing machines, or something similar.