Electric cars may stall without a battery revolution

Car companies are committing to an electric future, but the success of the sector depends on better batteriesAll around the world, countries are sounding the death knell for the internal combustion engine. Earlier this month, France announced that it wanted to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, joining India (2030) and Norway (2025) in envisioning an all-electric future. Car-makers are racing to meet demand, with Volvo promising that from 2019, all of its new models will feature an electric motor. Related: Huge profits in store for firm that can make a great leap in battery technology Continue reading...