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KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
KAIST researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by 750%. By using an eco-friendly protective layer made of hollow nanofibres, the team was able to significantly enhance the performance of lithium anodes. This process, which uses guar gum and water, not only improves battery life but also re...
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Honda to Double EV Range by 2029 With Solid-State Batteries
Honda plans to revolutionise electric vehicles by introducing solid-state batteries capable of doubling range by late 2020s. Announced by Keiji Otsu, President of Honda R&D, the pilot facility in Tochigi will begin production in 2025, supported by a £277 million investment. The project aims to reduce battery size, weight, and cost while enhancing ...
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Skullcandy EcoBuds Review: Good for the Ear(th)?
Skullcandy EcoBuds are claimed to be sustainable TWS earphones. One way in which they achieve it is by eliminating the battery in the storage dock. The earphones are compatible with reverse charging via an integrated USB Type-C cable in the storage case. The review explores if they are worth your Rs. 3,999.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Might Be Linked With Leaking Hydrogen Protons, Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have identified hydrogen molecules as a key factor in lithium-ion battery degradation. This discovery could lead to the development of longer-lasting batteries, which would enhance the driving range of electric vehicles and improve renewable energy storage. By addressing issues like self-discharge...
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US Woman With Rare Heart Condition Says "I Run On Batteries"
A 30-year-old woman from Massachusetts, grappling with a rare genetic condition, is being sustained by a mechanical implant while she anxiously awaits a suitable donor to provide her with a new heart.
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Nokia G42 5G With 50-Megapixel Camera, 6.56-Inch HD+ Display Launched: Price, Specifications
Nokia G42 5G was unveiled on Wednesday. The phone is set to be available for purchase in India in the third quarter of the year. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480+ SoC. Claiming to be affordable, sustainable and durable, this handset launched with replaceable parts which include the display, battery, and charging port.
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Generative AI, Flexible Batteries, Metaverse for Mental Health, More on WEF’s List of Emerging Technologies of 2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Frontiers, has released a report on the top 10 emerging technologies of 2023. Wearable plant sensors, metaverse for mental health, spatial omics, flexible neural electronics, sustainable computing and AI-facilitated healthcare are among the technologies poised to have the most positive impact on ...
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Nothing Phone 2 Display Size Revealed, Claimed to Be More Sustainable: All Details
Nothing Phone 2 is confirmed to launch globally in July. It will launch as a successor to the Nothing Phone 1 that was released in July 2022. The upcoming smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery. The company has now revealed the display size, and a few other details of the phone.
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Google Pixel Tablet With Tensor G2 Chip, Magnetic Charging Speaker Dock Launched: Price, Specifications
Google Pixel Tablet was unveiled on Wednesday at the Google I/O event. The company touts it as the "only tablet engineered by Google." The tablet comes paired with a Charging Speaker Dock. It is powered by a Tensor G2 chipset and a Titan M2 security chip. With a 27Wh battery unit, it is claimed to sustain up to 12 hours of video streaming.
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Sun Mobility Partners With Zomato to Power 50,000 Electric 2-Wheelers Over Next Two Years
Sun Mobility on Monday announced that it had partnered with Zomato to power 50,000 electric two-wheelers of the online food delivery platform's fleet. Over the next two years, Sun Mobility will provide its battery swap solutions for last-mile deliveries for Zomato, beginning with the National Capital Region.
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Scientists Discover New Way To Create Sustainable Batteries From Lobster Shells: Report
Scientists from University of Maryland in the United States have discovered a unique chemical present in crustaceans like crabs and lobsters that can be used to create sustainable batteries to store energy.
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Ferrari Plans to Launch First All-Electric Vehicle by 2025, Researching Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Ferrari will take the slow lane to an electric future, and launch its first fully electric Ferrari vehicle in 2025, according to the company. The company will focus on gas vehicles as it tries to overcome the technology's disadvantages against today's powerful fossil fuel engines. These include EV batteries that weigh hundreds of kilograms, affecti...
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Acer Aspire Vero Review: Sustainable Performance
The Acer Aspire Vero is a new eco-friendly laptop built from post-consumer recycled or PCR plastic. It features a decent set of specifications, and a sharp and bright display. Should this be your next everyday laptop? Read our review to find out.
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Log9 Mobility Secures Rs. 10 Crore Debt Financing From cKers Finance
cKers is focussed on financing sustainability and clean energy, and has provided an initial facility of Rs. 100 million (Rs. 10 crore) to Log9 Mobility.
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Britishvolt And Bakrie's VKTR Team Up For Sustainable EV Battery Nickel
Electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Britishvolt and VKTR, part of Bakrie & Brothers' auto unit, said on Tuesday they would develop sustainable nickel refining capacity in Indonesia and look into building a battery plant there.
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KAIST Researchers Increase Lithium Metal Battery Lifespan by 750 Percent with Water-Based Solution
KAIST researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by 750%. By using an eco-friendly protective layer made of hollow nanofibres, the team was able to significantly enhance the performance of lithium anodes. This process, which uses guar gum and water, not only improves battery life but also re...
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Honda to Double EV Range by 2029 With Solid-State Batteries
Honda plans to revolutionise electric vehicles by introducing solid-state batteries capable of doubling range by late 2020s. Announced by Keiji Otsu, President of Honda R&D, the pilot facility in Tochigi will begin production in 2025, supported by a £277 million investment. The project aims to reduce battery size, weight, and cost while enhancing ...
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Skullcandy EcoBuds Review: Good for the Ear(th)?
Skullcandy EcoBuds are claimed to be sustainable TWS earphones. One way in which they achieve it is by eliminating the battery in the storage dock. The earphones are compatible with reverse charging via an integrated USB Type-C cable in the storage case. The review explores if they are worth your Rs. 3,999.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Might Be Linked With Leaking Hydrogen Protons, Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have identified hydrogen molecules as a key factor in lithium-ion battery degradation. This discovery could lead to the development of longer-lasting batteries, which would enhance the driving range of electric vehicles and improve renewable energy storage. By addressing issues like self-discharge...
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US Woman With Rare Heart Condition Says "I Run On Batteries"
A 30-year-old woman from Massachusetts, grappling with a rare genetic condition, is being sustained by a mechanical implant while she anxiously awaits a suitable donor to provide her with a new heart.
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Nokia G42 5G With 50-Megapixel Camera, 6.56-Inch HD+ Display Launched: Price, Specifications
Nokia G42 5G was unveiled on Wednesday. The phone is set to be available for purchase in India in the third quarter of the year. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480+ SoC. Claiming to be affordable, sustainable and durable, this handset launched with replaceable parts which include the display, battery, and charging port.
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Generative AI, Flexible Batteries, Metaverse for Mental Health, More on WEF’s List of Emerging Technologies of 2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Frontiers, has released a report on the top 10 emerging technologies of 2023. Wearable plant sensors, metaverse for mental health, spatial omics, flexible neural electronics, sustainable computing and AI-facilitated healthcare are among the technologies poised to have the most positive impact on ...
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Nothing Phone 2 Display Size Revealed, Claimed to Be More Sustainable: All Details
Nothing Phone 2 is confirmed to launch globally in July. It will launch as a successor to the Nothing Phone 1 that was released in July 2022. The upcoming smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery. The company has now revealed the display size, and a few other details of the phone.
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Google Pixel Tablet With Tensor G2 Chip, Magnetic Charging Speaker Dock Launched: Price, Specifications
Google Pixel Tablet was unveiled on Wednesday at the Google I/O event. The company touts it as the "only tablet engineered by Google." The tablet comes paired with a Charging Speaker Dock. It is powered by a Tensor G2 chipset and a Titan M2 security chip. With a 27Wh battery unit, it is claimed to sustain up to 12 hours of video streaming.
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Sun Mobility Partners With Zomato to Power 50,000 Electric 2-Wheelers Over Next Two Years
Sun Mobility on Monday announced that it had partnered with Zomato to power 50,000 electric two-wheelers of the online food delivery platform's fleet. Over the next two years, Sun Mobility will provide its battery swap solutions for last-mile deliveries for Zomato, beginning with the National Capital Region.
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Scientists Discover New Way To Create Sustainable Batteries From Lobster Shells: Report
Scientists from University of Maryland in the United States have discovered a unique chemical present in crustaceans like crabs and lobsters that can be used to create sustainable batteries to store energy.
-
Ferrari Plans to Launch First All-Electric Vehicle by 2025, Researching Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Ferrari will take the slow lane to an electric future, and launch its first fully electric Ferrari vehicle in 2025, according to the company. The company will focus on gas vehicles as it tries to overcome the technology's disadvantages against today's powerful fossil fuel engines. These include EV batteries that weigh hundreds of kilograms, affecti...
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Acer Aspire Vero Review: Sustainable Performance
The Acer Aspire Vero is a new eco-friendly laptop built from post-consumer recycled or PCR plastic. It features a decent set of specifications, and a sharp and bright display. Should this be your next everyday laptop? Read our review to find out.
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Log9 Mobility Secures Rs. 10 Crore Debt Financing From cKers Finance
cKers is focussed on financing sustainability and clean energy, and has provided an initial facility of Rs. 100 million (Rs. 10 crore) to Log9 Mobility.
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Britishvolt And Bakrie's VKTR Team Up For Sustainable EV Battery Nickel
Electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Britishvolt and VKTR, part of Bakrie & Brothers' auto unit, said on Tuesday they would develop sustainable nickel refining capacity in Indonesia and look into building a battery plant there.
