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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto sees 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours. Official calls it ‘alarming’

Toronto experienced three fires in one day linked to lithium-ion batteries, prompting a warning from fire officials about their dangers.

Feb 24 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solar energy storage could have a payback period of two years in Brazil

The installation of energy storage systems integrated with solar generation in Brazil can provide a payback period of up to two years for both commercial and residential establishments.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renault partners with the Spanish Basquevolt to develop the battery for the electric car of the future

Renault has teamed up with Basquevolt to develop a next-generation electric vehicle battery that promises a breakthrough in energy density compared to current lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Ion Aramendi joins 'Survivors' and Telecinco leaves Carlos Sobera out of the team

Ion Aramendi has been announced as the new host for the 'Survivors' gala, replacing Carlos Sobera who has been involved in the show since 2019.

Feb 24 • 08:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Ryu Jae-geon’s research team at Sogang University presents technology to control high-performance electrode structure through hydride-based reduction reactions

A research team led by Professor Ryu Jae-geon at Sogang University has proposed a new synthesis strategy for controlling the microstructure of germanium, a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries, through hydride-based reduction reactions.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Made of salt and iron: Swedish startup launches sodium battery production in Europe

Swedish startup Altris has introduced sodium-ion batteries made from salt and iron, which promise to be cheaper, safer, and more cold-resistant than lithium batteries.

Feb 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Andrea Pignataro surpasses Mr. Nutella: he is the new richest person in Italy

Andrea Pignataro has overtaken Mr. Nutella to become the richest person in Italy, according to Forbes' real-time ranking.

Feb 21 • 12:18 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

Chinese scientists have developed a new battery using a non-toxic electrolyte that is as safe as tofu brine, offering a safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

You Can Only Board a Plane in Japan Without a Power Bank

Japan will enforce a ban on power banks in airplanes starting in April, extending to the use of all onboard charging methods.

Feb 18 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After major fire: 'Without the UNILAC, we cannot conduct experiments'

The GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt has halted operations following a major fire, impacting critical experiments reliant on the UNILAC particle accelerator.

Feb 17 • 06:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Avoid this mistake – it destroys your headphones

This article warns users about the proper handling of wireless headphones to prevent permanent damage to their lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 15 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Best Reading with FAZ+: Salt Batteries as an Alternative to Lithium and How to Prevent Rheumatism

FAZ+ presents the exploration of sodium-ion batteries as a promising alternative to lithium batteries, highlighting the potential benefits for Europe and its industries.

Feb 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The first sodium-ion battery car has arrived and it has a couple of important advantages

Changan has launched the world's first mass-produced electric car equipped with a sodium-ion battery, addressing cold weather performance issues typical of conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

New batteries enhance electric car performance in extreme cold

The electric vehicle industry is innovating sodium-ion batteries to improve performance in freezing temperatures, demonstrating better resilience than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 8 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

New Technology: Now China's Salt Battery Is Coming

China is introducing sodium-ion batteries as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which could transform the battery industry in Europe.

Feb 7 • 16:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Waste collection program to tackle rising number of lithium-ion battery fires

A new waste collection program initiated by councils in North Queensland aims to encourage safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire incidents.

Feb 6 • 22:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

End of ION's advertisement after consumer complaint: See the spot with the 'robbery' at the factory that caused the reactions

IOR has pulled its advertisement following a consumer complaint regarding its controversial depiction of a robbery at a factory.

Feb 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

We All Fight for Socialism, Comrades (the Strong Group of GSEE), the Spy and the Information, the Bank Account from the Supreme Court and Lamda's Deal with ION

The article discusses various topics including the GSEE's strong leadership, spy information, Supreme Court banking accounts, and a deal between Lamda and ION.

Feb 6 • 05:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Does slow charging in cold weather annoy you? Salt is predicted to be the solution

New battery technology could significantly reduce electric vehicle prices, making a 30,000 euro car cost just 20,000 euros, as several automakers explore sodium-ion batteries for better performance in cold conditions.

Feb 5 • 15:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

GSI in Darmstadt: Major fire hinders new particle accelerator

A fire at the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt is impacting the operation of the new FAIR particle accelerator.

Feb 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

GSI Helmholtzzentrum: Major Fire in Darmstadt Research Center

A significant fire broke out at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, with firefighters working to contain the blaze since early Thursday morning, while the extent of damage to particle accelerators remains unclear.

Feb 5 • 10:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A large fire broke out at a significant research center in Germany

A major fire occurred at the Helmholtz Heavy Ion Research Center in Darmstadt, Germany, prompting warnings to local residents about hazardous smoke.

Feb 5 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

GSI Helmholtz Center: Major Fire in Darmstadt Research Center

A significant fire broke out at the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, prompting a warning for the local population as firefighters respond to the incident.

Feb 5 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Sodium Batteries: The 'Salt' of Affordable Electric Mobility

The article discusses the shift in the automotive industry towards sodium batteries as a cost-effective alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The Sting of Cold and Your Smartphone - What Not to Do When Returning from Outdoors in Winter

Smartphones with lithium-ion batteries can react negatively to extreme cold, causing temporary malfunctions that may resolve once the device warms up.

Feb 4 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Boost for Cheap EVs and CNG, Relief for Battery Manufacturing

The government announced significant measures in the 2026 Auto Sector Budget to promote lithium-ion battery manufacturing, making biogas-blended CNG cheaper and boosting EV and green energy initiatives.

Feb 1 • 11:05 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Indian manufacturer shelves lithium battery plans over China curbs – Bloomberg

Reliance Industries has abandoned its plans to produce lithium-ion battery cells due to the withdrawal of a Chinese technology partner.

Jan 12 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

'GH Dúo 4': official list of confirmed contestants from the celebrity show by couples and trios on Telecinco

The fourth edition of Mediaset's reality show, hosted by Jorge Javier Vázquez and Ion Aramendi, has officially started, with more contestants expected to join the house soon.

Jan 11 • 05:20 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance

China's Tiangong space station is conducting experiments to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries in microgravity, led by the country's second civilian astronaut, to potentially improve safety and power.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

'Gran Hermano Dúo': official list of confirmed contestants from the celebrity couples program on Telecinco

The fourth edition of Mediaset's reality show 'Gran Hermano Dúo' begins on January 8, hosted by Jorge Javier Vázquez and Ion Aramendi, featuring Laura Matamoros returning as a television collaborator.

Jan 8 • 05:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Surprise at CES: a European company presents the first commercially available solid-state battery

A European company has unveiled the first commercially available solid-state battery at CES, promising safety, lighter weight, faster charging, and greater durability compared to conventional lithium-ion cells.

Jan 6 • 15:16 UTC

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