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Liam Gilliver

Climate change is bad news for EV batteries. Can technology outsmart rising temperatures?

Climate change has created a “catch-22” for the electric vehicle (EV) transition – but advancements in battery technology could outsmart rising temperatures.

Environmental concerns have motivated many to switch to EVs in recent years. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), sales of fully electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the EU for the first time in December 2025.

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