Chinese battery maker Pylontech has begun volume production of its own large-format lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells as it expands into utility-scale energy storage. The post Pylontech starts mass production of 588 Ah, 601 Ah storage cells appeared first on pv magazine Global.
Back in August, vivo resurrected the S line in India with the S2. And now, according to a new leak from a tipster on X, the company is working on the S2 FE. Its specs have purportedly been outed along with the two images you can see below. Before we go any further we need to caution you about the…
As Eastern Europe's power sector has taken a hit from a record drought, Bulgaria has benefited from building battery storage capacity alongside its rapid solar expansion.
I spent the last few weeks hoping that my power would go out. I’ve been testing three new portable home batteries designed to make backup power more accessible—and help save on energy bills. In the past, using battery backup for a home often meant spending $10,000 or more on equipment, and…
Honda Motor Co. is planning to invest JPY300 billion to JPY400 billion (about US$1.9 billion to US$2.5 billion) in a new hybrid electric vehicle plant in Ohio, with production targeted to begin as early as 2030. According to Nikkei, the project has entered final negotiations as Honda moves hybrids…
The platform's operators said there are major workforce requirements and skill needs in areas such as renewable energy, residential retrofit and electric vehicles. Read more: EduGreen Connect programme will link jobs, skills and education
Mivi One 5G has been launched as the company's first smartphone in India. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. It comes in five colour options and has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. It has an IP64 rating for dust and water protection. The Mivi One 5G features a…
Sennheiser’s new flagship gets the big elements of sound, comfort and battery life right, allowing it to make a compelling case against pricier rivals.
The Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar comes with a 660mAh battery and a dual-sided solar charging system designed to extend runtime away from a charger. Its rear solar panel can help recover power when the watch is removed, while the front panel collects energy during use. The smartwatch also brings…
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro is now official, and it's a relatively thin 12.5-inch tablet with a 144Hz display, 11,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In China, the starting price is about $566, which makes it pretty affordable for the performance-focused specs.
The Solaris Urbino 18 Hydrogen New Generation, BYD B12.b HF and Irizar i6S Efficient Scania PHEV have won the three categories of the Sustainable Bus Awards 2027. The awards were presented in Madrid on 23 September 2026 by the international Sustainable Bus Awards jury, comprising specialist…
While Chinese smartphone brands have been offering bigger than 5,000mAh batteries for the past few years, Apple, Google, and Samsung stuck to around 5,000mAh due to regulatory hurdles, especially in the EU and the US. However, there appears to be a trick Samsung missed out on that could have…
Alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, the company has launched the Pad 9 lineup. Of the two new pads, the regular Pad 9 is standing as an affordable rival to the iPad Air 11-inch. This tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, has an 11.2-inch 144Hz display, and measures 5.75mm thick. The…
Meta has announced Meta VR Glasses, a pair of VR glasses that weigh about 100 grams and keep the battery and the processor in a puck you clip to a pocket. Meta says they will go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299.99 in the US. Spring 2027 is the whole of the timing. Meta ... Meta's 100-gram VR…
Meta has unveiled the Meta VR glasses, the company's lightest 5K OLED model weighing in at 100 grams, or just less than half that of an Apple iPhone 18 Pro phone. The tethered glasses have an external battery pack that provides up to three hours of media viewing or virtual work.
Two Victorian battery storage projects have reached new construction and commissioning milestones this week, both connecting to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in Australia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US is heightening anxiety across the global auto industry, where suppliers, dealers, and lawmakers fear it could open the door to Chinese carmakers in America. For readers worldwide, the issue matters because it could reshape EV pricing, supply chains…
Amazfit has unveiled the T-Rex Dual Solar, a new solar powered smartwatch featuring solar panels on both the front and rear. The dual solar panels can extend battery life when the watch is exposed to sunlight. The Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar is claimed to offer up to 21 days of typical usage from its…
Meta today introduced its new Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) smart glasses with a slimmer design and longer battery life alongside a new audio-only lineup, and a new $250 entry-level release. more…
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CATL has unveiled TECTRANS II, a commercial vehicle battery platform built around standardized packs that can be combined in different numbers to set a vehicle’s energy capacity and payload. The largest configuration supports a driving range of up to 1,000 km, according to the company. It follows…
The Oppo K14 series includes affordable phones such as the K14, K14x, and K14 Lite. The company has now confirmed the K14 Plus 5G, featuring the largest battery in the lineup.
I went hands-on with the new Ray-Ban Gen 3, exploring the upgraded cameras, battery, audio, and three new styles that make Meta’s smart glasses more capable and wearable.
There are some things that are more fun in theory than practice. Filling a hot tub with chili, for example. Or shoving a jellyfish in your pants. You know what I’m getting at. I think we can also put integrating video games into cars into this category, for reasons I’ll get to. I mention this […]…