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Social battery empty after all the holiday gatherings? World Introvert Day says you’re not alone

no EC The Courier Times | 2025-12-25, 18:12

World Introvert Day on Jan. 2 arrives right as social batteries run low from weeks of holiday gatherings. After all the noise, plans and constant Read moreThe post Social battery empty after all the holiday gatherings? World Introvert Day ...

Breaking the Grip: 2025 Breakthroughs in Ultra-High Purity Graphite Reshape the Global Battery Supply Chain

The Call | 2025-12-25, 17:25

As of late 2025, the global energy transition has reached a critical inflection point, marked by a series of technological and legislative breakthroughs in the ultra-high purity graphite supply chain. Long considered the "Achilles' heel" of the Western

Battery X Metals Appoints Former Director and Executive Officer of Fortune 500 Skechers USA, Inc. ...

ACCESSWIRE | 2025-12-25, 16:10

News Release Highlights: Battery X Metals Inc. establishes Advisory Board and appoints its first member, Mr. Jeffrey Greenberg, a former Director and founding-family executive of Fortune 500 company Skechers USA Inc., to support strategic capital markets

EV battery breakthrough could enable ultra-fast charging with more range, longer life

Interesting Engineering | 2025-12-25, 15:20

A research team at Tohoku University has identified a method to configure fullerene molecules into a stable framework for battery technology. The development centers on a material called Mg4C60, which utilizes covalent bridging to address stability

Chiefs moving to Kansas is better than getting a car-battery plant | Opinion

Kansas City Star | 2025-12-25, 14:31

I’m trying to build my enthusiasm over announcement that Chiefs will move from Kansas City, Mo., to Kansas City Kansas. ...

How the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery has B.C.’s waste sector on high alert

CBC | 2025-12-25, 14:22

Used in smartphones, vapes, toys, power tools

Amazon is selling 'classy' $110 battery-operated wall sconces for only $60

no EC The Capital Journal | 2025-12-25, 14:03

"The adjustable lighting allows you to create the perfect ambiance." ...

Health expert advises caution with children's toy batteries

no EC The Paducah Sun | 2025-12-25, 11:45

LOUISVILLE — As gifts pile up under the tree during the holiday season, so can unanticipated hazards caused by common presents like children’s toys. ...

Mint Explainer | Can battery scrap secure India’s rare earth future?

Live Mint | 2025-12-25, 09:30

As India chases rare earth security, policymakers are turning to an unlikely source: waste. Battery scrap and used magnets are emerging as a strategic supplement to mining. Here's a dive into India's gameplan ...

EPA completes contaminated soil removal from 84 Logansport yards near former battery facility

no EC Kokomo Tribune | 2025-12-25, 01:12

More than four years after the former Exide Battery facility in Logansport was referred to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the agency has announced the completion an extensive cleanup of lead-contaminated soil in 84 residential yards. ...

Honda Motor to buy out LG Energy's battery assets in Ohio for $2.9 billion

AK&M Information Agency | 2025-12-24, 23:45

Honda Motor to buy out LG Energy's battery assets in Ohio for $2.9 billion | AKM.RU ...

Lithium-Ion Batteries Likely Cause of Fort Collins Shed Fire

North Forty News | 2025-12-24, 22:33

by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com Fire officials say improper battery storage can spark costly fires even when devices aren’t charging A shed fire in Fort Collins last week that caused more than $30,000 in damage was likely sparked by lithium-ion

Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity "Dream Battery" Without Explosion

NDTV | 2025-12-24, 18:44

POSTECH researchers have developed a "dream battery" using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of... ...

Freezing Weather from Hartfod to Houston: Car Checklist -Tires, Battery, Visibility

no EC The Capital Journal | 2025-12-24, 17:48

This month, Hartford is digging out from its first real snow while Houston gets slapped with an Arctic front after days in the high 70s. Connecticut towns like Norwalk and Greenwich logged up to 5 inches of snow, with wind ...

Glenfarne Completes Acquisition of Integrated Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Assets in Chile From METLEN

Business Wire | 2025-12-24, 16:41

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glenfarne acquires 4 integrated utility-scale solar and battery assets in Chile from METLEN. ...

‘Lasagna battery': Why you shouldn't bake your pasta dish in a steel pan

NBC Bay Area | 2025-12-24, 16:32

Homemade lasagna can be an exciting dinner, but one cooking mistake could instead make it electrifying — literally. On Dec. 5, Threads user Tay Tanesha posted about her lasagna mishap: After the aluminum foil melted into it as it baked, it

Southland crime: Day care battery in Homewood, knife assault in Park Forest, and more

no EC Chicago Tribune | 2025-12-24, 16:14

The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Beecher ROBBERY ATTEMPT: A male teen with a gun fled in a car after attempting to rob a store in the 700 block of Indiana Avenue

China’s new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency

Interesting Engineering | 2025-12-24, 15:48

Chinese researchers have built a solar redox flow battery (SRFB) that can harvest sunlight and store energy at the same time, while reaching a solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency of 4.2 percent under simulated sunlight. The new battery was developed by

4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety

Interesting Engineering | 2025-12-24, 15:30

Researchers have developed a magnetic-controlled “dream battery” system that provides four times the energy storage capacity of commercial graphite anodes while maintaining a Coulombic efficiency above 99% for more than 300 cycles. “A new battery

American technology companies may have a 'Chinese battery problem' that they share with Pentagon

The Times of India | 2025-12-24, 15:02

American technology companies and the Department of War are reportedly struggling with a similar Chinese ‘problem’. It's the growing reliance on China for large-scale lithium-ion batteries needed to power both artificial intelligence (AI) development and

Smartwatch That Surprises: Long Battery, Sleek Design, Real Value

Technowize Magazine | 2025-12-24, 14:45

The OnePlus Watch Lite review begins with a simple question: Can a budget smartwatch still feel polished and reliable? OnePlus has built its reputation on offering solid performance at reasonable prices, and the Watch Lite follows that same philosophy. It

XING Mobility Showcases a Decade of Immersion-Cooled Battery Innovation at CES 2026, Debuts Three Major ...

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 2025-12-24, 13:31

The World’s First Immersion-Cooled 800V BBU Makes Its Debut Alongside Caterham’s All-Electric Concept Car, Project V XING Mobility Demonstrating Cross-Industry Application Strength Through Extreme Safety and Ultra-High Efficiency ...

OnePlus Is Working On A New Phone With 9,000mAh Battery: What We Can Expect

News18 | 2025-12-24, 13:13

OnePlus is already planning for a big 2026 and the latest product could have a massive battery among other features. ...

Samsung SDI, KG Mobility form alliance for cylindrical battery pack for future EVs: Report

The Economic Times | 2025-12-24, 12:34

Samsung SDI and KG Mobility entered into a strategic alliance to create cylindrical battery packs for future EVs. The two companies reportedly signed a formal agreement on Monday in Seoul to work together on these new technologies. ...

Record-breaking anode-free battery hits 1,270 Wh/L energy density, ‘doubles’ EV range

Interesting Engineering | 2025-12-24, 12:12

A South Korean research team recently reported a major advance that could sharply extend electric vehicle driving range and reduce cold-weather performance anxiety. The study details an anode-free lithium metal battery that nearly doubles energy density

Five questions about preventing lithium-ion battery fires

no EC Sioux City Journal | 2025-12-24, 10:40

"There's not a lot that needs to be done. A couple easy, little steps can prevent a lot of tragedy," Sioux City Fire Rescue Lt. John Nelsen said. ...

Carmaker uses repurposed EV batteries to help power production plant

PV Magazine | 2025-12-24, 10:02

Repurposed electric vehicle batteries have been used for the energy storage component of a solar and battery project that is now helping power operations at carmaker Nissan Australia’s aluminium casting plant in Victoria. From pv magazine Australia Nissan