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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh figures in the testing of the Finnish 'wonder battery' โ€“ 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 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Battery caught fire โ€“ residents fled to the roof

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

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Why Chinese teamโ€™s flexible organic battery could change the face of wearables

A Chinese team's innovative organic battery technology offers a stable and efficient alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries for wearable devices.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Toronto sees 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours. Official calls it โ€˜alarmingโ€™

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

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Ryu Jae-geonโ€™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 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Avoid this mistake โ€“ 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 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 22:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Indian manufacturer shelves lithium battery plans over China curbs โ€“ Bloomberg

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

Jan 12 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 15:16 UTC

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