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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Submarines on batteries dramatically change the balance of power in the oceans

The article discusses the impact of battery-powered submarines on maritime military power dynamics.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We Test the Best Power Banks of This Year

A review of top external batteries highlighting their capacity and fast charging capabilities.

Mar 20 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Fire experts are increasingly alarmed by the rise in hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, particularly following fire incidents linked to these batteries in the UK.

Mar 20 • 11:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Electricity Becomes a Portable Equipment for Every Place

The article discusses the growing importance of portable power banks due to people's dependence on smartphone batteries, especially when traveling abroad.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair, TUI and easyJet ban everyday item from luggage with new rules

Major UK airlines have banned power banks and lithium batteries from hold luggage but allow them in cabin luggage with restrictions due to safety concerns.

Mar 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Fire in Batteries at Hringrás

A fire broke out in batteries at Hringrás in Hafnarfjörður, but fire crews quickly contained it with no danger of spreading.

Mar 20 • 07:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Not only anti-aircraft batteries protect the Arab coasts of the Gulf

Millions of immigrants continue to work in the Arabian Peninsula monarchies despite the threat of Iranian missiles and drones.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Power bills forecast to drop amid greater take-up of solar, home batteries

Power bills in New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia are projected to decrease due to increased adoption of solar energy and home batteries, according to the Australian Energy Regulator's draft market offer.

Mar 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

End of Batteries? Body Heat Can Power Electronics

Research indicates that a new technology developed at Seoul National University could revolutionize wearable devices by generating electricity from human body heat.

Mar 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University Professors Kim Jung-hoon and Park Sung-min's team implements a dual-atom catalyst strategy based on polymer interface engineering for a highly active and durable non-precious metal air cathode catalyst

A research team from Yonsei University has developed a dual-atom catalyst for zinc-air batteries that achieves high efficiency in the oxygen reduction reaction.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Lithium

The startup CMBlu Energy has secured its first major customer, Uniper, for lithium-free battery storage technology after ten years of research.

Mar 18 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Rare Earths

A German start-up, CMBlu Energy, is developing battery storage technology that avoids critical raw materials, recently securing its first major client, Uniper.

Mar 18 • 18:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Winter is over: how hidden car damage is revealed in spring and how much it costs to fix it

The article discusses the common car issues that arise after winter in Latvia and the costs associated with repairs.

Mar 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so

Australian scientists have created a prototype of the world's first quantum battery, demonstrating potential for rapid charging and greater efficiency than traditional batteries.

Mar 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US uses penetrating bombs against Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz, says Central Command

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that it used deep-penetrating bombs against Iranian anti-ship batteries along the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 • 23:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Hungarian Chernobyl: Batteries have become a new front in the campaign

The article discusses the emerging issues surrounding battery production in Hungary, likening it to a 'Chernobyl' situation due to environmental concerns.

Mar 17 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why We Shouldn't Charge Our Phone to 100%

The article discusses how charging lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in smartphones, to full capacity can accelerate battery wear over time.

Mar 13 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

She threw away her kids' toys - and was slapped with £11k fine

A mother in Guernsey received an £11,000 fine for throwing away her children's toys, which contained banned batteries.

Mar 13 • 08:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

China's discovery that challenges diesel: batteries with up to 1,600 km of range

Chinese manufacturer Changan Automobile has developed a solid-state battery that reportedly allows electric vehicles to achieve a range of up to 1,600 kilometers on a single charge, posing a significant challenge to traditional diesel vehicles.

Mar 12 • 21:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mercedes Benz said 'lie', company fined millions

Mercedes Benz faces regulatory action in South Korea due to misleading consumers about the batteries used in its electric cars, resulting in a fine of approximately $760,000.

Mar 11 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The European Union will push members towards green production

The European Commission proposed new rules to support companies in Europe producing green technology equipment like wind turbines and electric car batteries.

Mar 11 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How the Navarre Socialist Took Over the Coveted Chinese Battery Factory of the 1,000 Jobs Announced by the PNV in Euskadi

María Chivite, the President of Navarre, outmaneuvered the Basque government to secure a Chinese battery factory that promises 1,000 jobs for the region.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Energy Storage Devices in Conflict, Also Catching a Glimpse of the 'Heart of Robots'... 'InterBattery 2026' to be Held

Korean battery companies will showcase their energy storage system technologies at 'InterBattery 2026', highlighting their applications in emerging industries such as defense, robotics, and urban air mobility.

Mar 11 • 00:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Tesla and Google Join Forces to Better Utilize Unused Capabilities of the American Electric Grid

Tesla and Google have partnered, along with other industry leaders, to optimize the American electric grid by developing battery technologies to utilize its unused capacity.

Mar 10 • 22:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Good news for many Finnish electric car owners: Free new battery for the car, warranty starts anew

Mercedes-Benz is replacing batteries for certain EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ electric vehicles in Finland due to a manufacturing defect that may cause overheating and fire.

Mar 10 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CORNER 1 ⟩ F1 Season Opening Show: Acute Batteries, Small Turbos, and Big Questions

A restaurant named F1 has reopened with a revised menu following the winter closure, prompting mixed reactions from customers regarding its authenticity and identity.

Mar 10 • 08:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Woman Throws Away Children's Toys Without Removing Batteries – Received Fine and Remained in Tears

A woman on the island of Guernsey faced a hefty fine of £11,500 for accidentally disposing of batteries along with children's toys, leading to significant distress for her family.

Mar 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Which cable connects first to jumpstart a car battery?

Properly connecting jumper cables is crucial to avoid sparks or electrical damage when jumpstarting a car battery.

Mar 9 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh figures in the testing of the Finnish 'wonder battery' – Expert: 'The result is even worse than a normal lithium-ion cell'

Recent laboratory tests indicate that the new Donut Battery does not live up to its claims and performs worse than standard lithium-ion batteries.

Mar 9 • 15:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Patriot to THAAD: how the 'shield' of Gulf countries works against Iranian missiles and drones

Gulf states are increasing their defensive measures against Iranian missiles and drones by utilizing advanced defense systems like THAAD and Patriot batteries.

Mar 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Is it necessary to disconnect the car battery when going away for an extended period? Expert advice

The article discusses whether drivers should disconnect their car batteries if they will be away for an extended period, indicating that the decision depends on battery condition and the length of time the vehicle will not be used.

Mar 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Battery caught fire – residents fled to the roof

A battery fire in Espoo forced residents to escape to the roof of their building.

Mar 8 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

YouTube Star Connected 400 Car Batteries Together – Devastating Results

YouTube content creator Drake Anthony, known as Styropyro, conducted a high-profile experiment connecting 400 car batteries, drawing significant online attention.

Mar 7 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The automaker has unveiled its new batteries – Features on par with Donut Lab's sensational battery

BYD has introduced its second-generation Blade battery technology, promising rapid charging times and plans for a megawatt-class charging network that extends to Finland.

Mar 7 • 18:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Price Breakthrough in the Battery Market: Storage Costs Decrease, Renewable Energy Becomes More Expensive

Global battery storage costs have plummeted to record lows, while renewable energy technology prices, particularly for wind and solar, have increased due to various factors.

Mar 7 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

What Recarga Means, the New Concept Added to F1 in 2026

The new 'Recarga' concept in Formula 1 for 2026 involves a system that allows vehicles to recharge their batteries using braking and inertia during races, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.

Mar 7 • 12:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

F1 team in 'scary place' as risk of missing Melbourne GP grows

Aston Martin faces potential exclusion from the Australian Grand Prix due to serious technical issues with Honda's power units and a limited supply of batteries.

Mar 6 • 05:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

F1 farce continues – "Total disaster"

The Aston Martin F1 team faces serious issues during practice at the Australian GP, including power unit problems and a lack of spare batteries.

Mar 6 • 05:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Range of 323 km and ADAS... You can buy the bike for Rs. 1 lakh less

Ultraviolette has launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, significantly reducing the price of its premium electric bike, the Ultraviolette X-47, by allowing customers to pay separately for the battery.

Mar 5 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The company in Jičín is intentionally exposing batteries to extreme conditions and studying how they burn and explode

A company in Jičín, Czech Republic, is testing batteries under extreme conditions to study their combustion and explosion characteristics.

Mar 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

How China Gained an Edge in the Global Race for Long-Lasting Batteries

China is quietly dominating the global transition to energy storage with its advancements in long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defendants for the murder of a teenager and young man tortured after stealing batteries from a Detran warehouse are judged in RS; remember

Two men are on trial in Sapucaia do Sul for the murders of a teenager and a young adult, who were tortured following an attempted theft.

Mar 4 • 14:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Watch.. YouTuber manages to run a desktop computer using conventional batteries

A YouTuber named 'ScuffedBits' successfully powered a desktop computer using over 56 AA batteries in an unconventional experiment.

Mar 4 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Patriot missiles arrive in Karpathos

Patriot missile batteries have arrived at the port of Karpathos amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government allocated $2.56 million for National Police equipment

Ecuador's government allocated $2.56 million to provide new equipment for the National Police, including ballistic vests, helmets, and batteries for communication radios, to enhance the police's operational capabilities.

Mar 3 • 18:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

This year, HIMARS, NASAMS batteries, short-range systems, and passive radars should reach Lithuania

Lithuania's Defense Minister announces the arrival of advanced military systems, including HIMARS and NASAMS batteries, as part of the country's defense enhancement efforts.

Mar 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Possibility of Deploying U.S. Military Patriot Batteries to the Middle East if Iran Situation Prolongs

As tensions escalate between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, discussions are being held regarding the potential deployment of U.S. military Patriot missile batteries from South Korea to the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government seeks a private investment of US$ 700 million to create 'anti blackout' batteries

The Argentine government has launched a national and international call for private investment to establish energy storage battery systems in critical regions of the country, aiming to bolster the electricity supply system.

Mar 2 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Huawei and Aggreko promise to develop Brazil's largest battery project in the Amazon

Huawei and Aggreko have partnered to install solar power plants with batteries in the Amazon, aiming to reduce polluting thermoelectric power generation in remote areas of Brazil.

Mar 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Revolutionary Solid Electrolyte Batteries Are Promised This Year by Two Chinese Brands

Two Chinese brands are expected to unveil revolutionary batteries with solid electrolytes this year.

Mar 2 • 11:57 UTC

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