Electric vehicles and charging, solar and renewable projects, oil and fuel prices, and battery technology.

Pune-based Rechargion Energy has deployed its first 1 kWh locally made sodium-ion battery at CII’s Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad . The company announced this during the Energy Efficiency Summit 2026. Rechargion Energy deploys its first 1 kWh locally made sodium-ion battery A rooftop solar installation at the Green Business Centre charges Rechargion’s 1 kWh sodium-ion battery, which then supplies power directly to an outdoor display. The setup acts as a standalone system, eliminating

Romanian battery storage revenues fell by roughly 35% in August for both two- and four-hour systems, and Clean Horizon’s own exclamation points to one cause: increased competition following the commissioning of new capacity, including the Gura Ialomiței project. That is a live instance of the exact cannibalization dynamic Wood Mackenzie has separately flagged as “looming” [...]

Asian markets traded mostly higher, while the US stock market ended mixed overnight, as Treasury yields rose on inflation concerns after crude oil prices spiked.

It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

PowerCo, the Volkswagen subsidiary building a $7-billion electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says the facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years later than originally planned.

Mivi has launched the One 5G smartphone in India, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform, 50MP dual-camera system and 6,000mAh battery. Priced from Rs 14,999, the smartphone will go on sale through Flipkart from October 8.

While the S&P 500 powers through rising bond yields and higher crude oil prices, one section of the U.S. stock market is falling behind.
Since 2021, Greece has deployed a US-made Patriot air defense battery operated by Greek personnel in Saudi Arabia, under an agreement to help protect the kingdo...

Indian consumer technology brand Mivi has officially expanded its footprint beyond the audio segment by launching its inaugural smartphone lineup, the Mivi One 5G. Billed under the tagline “Pretty Powerful,” the new device is engineered to deliver reliable performance, exceptional battery endurance, and a fluid day-to-day user experience tailored for value-conscious Indian consumers. The smartphone […]

As confirmed by Beats product manager Jeff Bruksch, the new Beats 360 headphones use a true wireless architecture with each earcup containing its own battery, antenna, and processing components. It allows Beats to “significantly reduce the cabling between the two sides,” according to Bruksch. > Because we don’t have the traditional system including a charging case, we have a cable for power supply and power management between the left and right sides so that you don’t have to charge both sides a
Indian equity benchmarks experienced gains on Wednesday, driven by widespread buying in the market. Investors reacted positively to signs of potential de-escalation in West Asia and changing crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 and Sensex indices both increased after assessing recent corporate developments and strategic forecasts. Key stocks including Bharat Dynamics and NTPC are anticipated to remain in focus following significant announcements.
On Wednesday, Nifty saw a notable 0.5% rise driven by widespread buying activity. Analysts are optimistic about the future of Indian equities, pointing to global influences and fluctuations in crude oil as critical factors. The market's strength was further bolstered by substantial purchases from foreign institutional investors, although the rupee struggled against the US dollar due to a robust dollar and escalating crude oil prices.

Google is testing its Trillium AI chips in space aboard a SpaceX rocket to see if orbital solar power can drive future data centres. The post Google to Test its AI Chips in Space Aboard a SpaceX Rocket first appeared on iPhone in Canada .
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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Batteries--South 8 Technologies’ new semi-automated battery cell manufacturing line is now operational, marking a significant milestone in growing US domestic cell manufacturing capacity. The line will support 5 MWh of annual cylindrical cell production in 2027, enhancing South 8’s ability to serve defense and specialty markets requiring reliable battery performance in extreme cold. The manufacturing expansion supports production of South 8’s ARCTIC™ AE35 18650 cell

Homes evacuated after fire at lithium-ion battery storage area

Strong economic data from the U.S. and the spike in global crude oil prices renewed Fed rate hike fears, triggering a selloff in U.S. bonds that has roiled global financial markets.
The global automotive lead-acid battery market is projected to grow from USD 31.08 billion in 2026 to USD 37.45 billion by 2033, at a 2.7% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising vehicle production, demand for affordable SLI batteries, start-stop systems, and expanding aftermarket and commercial vehicle sectors. Flooded batteries lead by type, while AGM and EFB technologies boost micro-hybrid adoption. Key players include EnerSys, Clarios, Exide Industries, GS Yuasa and East Penn Manufacturing. The glo

Nissan has revealed a new light EV called the Pixo, built on the same platform as the new Renault Twingo.

Rapid EV adoption is putting pressure on the repair, valuation, and underwriting systems supporting motor portfolios
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