Sustainable Batteries

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

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.

Volkswagen has been working towards a sustainable European battery supply chain

MG India along with Attero has successfully recycled its first EV battery and the metal extracts and various other commodities from the recycling process, that can be used to develop new batteries.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

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.

Volkswagen has been working towards a sustainable European battery supply chain

MG India along with Attero has successfully recycled its first EV battery and the metal extracts and various other commodities from the recycling process, that can be used to develop new batteries.