Technology journalist Ben Wodecki recounts a terrifying flight to Las Vegas where an overheated battery pack caught fire, highlighting a growing global aviation safety crisis involving lithium-ion batteries.
Russia’s fast-diving ballistic missiles give Ukraine’s air defenses only seconds or minutes to respond. Kyiv says the US-made Patriot system is the only one that can stop some of them, but it lacks enough batteries and interceptors.
Energy startup Base Power, co-founded by Zach Dell, secured $1 billion in funding at a $13 billion valuation to install residential batteries in Texas and Chicago, helping stabilize power grids strained by AI data centers.
Base Power, a home battery storage startup, secured $1 billion in Series D funding, valuing the company at $13 billion. It's expanding its backyard battery installations, now at 500 MWh, and launched Base Core, a new 39.2 kWh home battery, to meet surging electricity demand in Texas and Illinois.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world's largest EV battery producer, unveiled its new Shenxing product series at an event in Beijing. The next-generation batteries feature advanced technology to manage heat during fast charging, enhancing safety and efficiency.
China, the world's largest EV market, faces a significant challenge with a growing wave of end-of-life batteries. Despite building recycling capacity, much of the waste flows to uncertified recyclers, posing environmental and safety risks. New regulations aim to improve the system.
Sharge's new Disk Pro 2 Ultra is a portable SSD that also functions as a 4K HDMI dock and USB-C hub, supporting M.2 SSDs up to 8TB, multiple ports, and magnetic attachment. It significantly improves upon previous Sharge Disk models, despite some power limitations and Nintendo Switch compatibility quirks.
A Nanjing University study indicates that China's EV recycling could supply most key materials for EV components by 2050, despite economic challenges and evolving battery chemistries. This hinges on effective recycling chains and policies like battery passports and increased recycling rates.
A detailed Australian survey reveals organised anti-wind and solar campaigns have successfully eroded community support, while enthusiasm for electric vehicles surged following Donald Trump's attack on Iran. Despite this, home batteries and rooftop solar maintain high 'deep support'
A Chinese private firm, among others, invested in Indonesia in 2009 to secure nickel, crucial for stainless steel and advanced battery production, fostering deeper economic ties between China and Indonesia.
Modern electric vehicle batteries are significantly outperforming initial degradation forecasts, with average EVs retaining 95% of their original range after five years. Advances in battery chemistry, management systems, and thermal regulation, alongside more realistic real-world driving conditions compared to lab tests, contribute to this longevity, easing consumer fears about replacement costs.
Solar Impulse 2 completed the first fuel-free round-the-world flight in July 2016, demonstrating that advanced engineering and solar energy could power an aircraft across continents. The 40,000 km journey, lasting 16 months with 16 stopovers, showcased clean-energy technology in aviation.
Nach dem Ende der Löscharbeiten an einem brennenden Batteriespeicher in Bautzen werden die Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zurückgefahren. Anwohner können in ihre Häuser zurückkehren, während Untersuchungen auf Schadstoffbelastungen laufen. Die Brandursache wird noch ermittelt, ein technischer Defekt wird vermutet.
In Bautzen sind die Löscharbeiten an einem brennenden Batteriespeicher beendet. Letzte Aufräumarbeiten laufen, und ein Brandursachenermittler wird die Anlage untersuchen. Anwohner bleiben evakuiert, und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen wie geschlossene Fenster gelten weiterhin, obwohl keine giftigen Stoffe in der Luft festgestellt wurden.
Colorado has enacted a law (SB26-003) making automakers responsible for collecting and processing unwanted EV batteries and banning their disposal in landfills by July 2029. The legislation sets specific recycling targets for critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, aiming to establish a blueprint for other states facing similar end-of-life battery challenges.
In Bautzen dauern die Löscharbeiten an einem brennenden Batteriespeicher am Schliebenparkplatz an. Der Brand, dessen Ursache unklar ist, führte zur Evakuierung von 45 Personen und zur Schließung von Schulen und Kitas in der Umgebung. Die Feuerwehr kühlt den Container intensiv, um eine Eskalation zu verhindern.
Ein Batteriespeicherbrand auf dem Schliebenparkplatz in Bautzen führte zu einer Warnung an alle Einwohner, Fenster und Türen geschlossen zu halten. Nachbarn wurden evakuiert, Schulen und eine Kita bleiben geschlossen, während die Feuerwehr den Brand kühlt und eine Explosionsgefahr minimiert.
In Bautzen sind Anwohner wegen eines Batteriespeicherbrands aufgerufen, Fenster und Türen geschlossen zu halten. Der Brand in einem Stromcontainer am Schliebenparkplatz führte zu Evakuierungen, aber aktuell gibt es keine offenen Flammen oder besorgniserregende Schadstoffbelastung.
China's Ministry of Finance announced a new consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, effective September 1 and April 1 respectively, starting at 2% and rising to 4% a year later, impacting manufacturers and the electric vehicle sector.
Apple is reportedly developing two new Apple Pencil models, expected in the first half of 2027. One will update the entry-level USB-C model, while the other will refresh the Apple Pencil Pro, potentially with improved repairability to comply with EU regulations.
Nine consortia were selected for South Korea's next-generation AI power grid project. Six of these will utilize Samsung SDI's battery cells, securing 66% of the total capacity. LG Energy Solution and SK On will supply batteries for one and two consortia, respectively.
A new round of bombing in the Middle East, following a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, has accelerated the global adoption of solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. Countries in Asia and Africa are reducing dependence on fossil fuels due to supply and price precarity, with China leading exports of renewable tech and EVs.
Une raffinerie de métaux pour batteries de véhicules électriques, classée Seveso et située en zone inondable près de Bordeaux, a obtenu son autorisation environnementale. Le projet, jugé d'intérêt national majeur, vise à couvrir 30% des besoins français en matériaux stratégiques et créera 500 emplois, malgré les critiques et les recours judiciaires des opposants.
Research suggests millions of UK households could save hundreds annually on energy bills through low-cost solar panel loans backed by the Bank of England. The proposed scheme aims to enable installation on 8m homes without direct government cost, potentially freeing up funds from the Warm Homes Plan.
