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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a spark of misinformation derailed a community battery in Narrabri

Misinformation during a council meeting led to the derailment of a community battery project in Narrabri, highlighting fears and misunderstandings surrounding lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 27 • 19:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese scientists may have found battery that could double electric vehicles’ range

Chinese scientists have developed a new lithium battery technology that could potentially double the driving range of electric vehicles.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Heat from miles underground to power 10,000 homes in UK renewable energy first

The UK's first deep geothermal electricity plant has begun operations in Cornwall, capable of powering 10,000 homes while also extracting lithium for battery production.

Feb 26 • 10:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

POSCO Group Signs Lithium Supply Contract with SK On for Electric Vehicle Batteries in Europe and North America

POSCO Group has signed a long-term lithium supply contract with SK On, aiming to penetrate the electric vehicle battery market in Europe and North America.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇦 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
🇪🇸 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Samsung SDI Research Team Finds Breakthrough for 'Simultaneous Improvement of Lifespan and Safety' in Lithium-Metal Batteries

Samsung SDI has developed a new electrolyte composition that enhances the lifespan and safety of lithium-metal batteries, seen as the next generation of battery technology.

Feb 23 • 06:37 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
🇨🇳 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
🇫🇮 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK private jet deportation flight cancelled after man swallows vape battery

A UK deportation flight was aborted after a detainee swallowed a lithium vape battery shortly before departure, prompting an investigation.

Feb 15 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Keliber blasts the first lithium chunks from a Central Ostrobothnian rock - the company is a pioneer in the European battery market

Keliber has successfully detonated the first spodumene veins at its Syväjärvi open pit mine, marking a significant milestone in lithium production in Europe.

Feb 11 • 16:09 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Mysterious Group of Chinese Arrived at a Construction Site in Finland: 'It Became Clear That Locals Do Not Have Enough Experience'

Over 150 Chinese workers have sought employment at a battery materials factory construction site in Kotka, Finland, significantly exceeding initial estimates.

Feb 9 • 17:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ústí Region approved the designation of areas for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains

The Ústí Region in Czechia has approved the designation of specific areas for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains, emphasizing the region's intention to increase its role in the European battery supply chain.

Feb 9 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Technology: Now Comes China's Salt Battery

China is unveiling a new salt battery technology that could serve as a viable alternative to lithium, opening up new opportunities for Europe and its industries.

Feb 7 • 17:26 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
🇮🇳 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
🇨🇳 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
🇪🇸 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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