Solar Saver has raised $10 million from Swedfund to expand access to affordable and reliable solar power for small and medium–sized businesses in Southern Africa. Solar Saver will use the funds to scale-up of distributed solar and battery energy systems in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, in a move that will bolster access to stable electricity for small and medium-sized enterprises. According to Jonas Kolijn, Senior Investment Manager for Energy & Climate at Swedfund, “Acces...

Michael Kern Michael Kern is a newswriter and editor at Safehaven.com and Oilprice.com,  More Info By Michael Kern – Nov 10, 2025, 12:30 PM CST Renault is in talks with a Chinese supplier to develop electric-vehicle motors that do not rely on rare earth elements, Reuters reported on Monday, in a move that comes as China lifts a nearly year-long ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States and a day after Beijing said it would suspend new restrictions on rare-ear...

Long-distance runner: Hardly any gaming notebook can hold out longer than the Nitro V 16 AI. (Image source: Notebookcheck) Gaming laptops aren’t usually known for good battery life. The Acer Nitro V 16 AI proves that it doesn’t have to be this way, offering a solid package suitable for remote office workers and mid-range gaming. Florian Glaser (translated by Jacob Fisher), Published 11/10/2025 🇩🇪 Although the 76 Wh battery capacity is decent, but not exceptional, Acer’s N...

A Citroen Racing Formula E car during pre-season testing ahead of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Independent Photo Agency/Alamy With their sleek lines, smoking tyres and thunderous engines, Formula 1 cars have been the fastest road vehicles for the past 50 years. But electric vehicles may soon become the quickest on Earth, as the battery-powered cars of the upstart Formula E racing championship are making huge technological strides. Formula E has just unveiled its generation 4...

World Premiere of the New Hilux in Asia Diverse powertrains, including BEVs and FCEVs, to be deployed globally under the multi-pathway approach Toyota City, Japan, Nov 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will globally deploy diverse powertrains, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), based on its multi-pathway approach to achieve a carbon-neutral society. On November 10, Toyota held the world pre...

TechRadar Verdict The S200 Max is one of the nicest-looking rugged smartphones on the market, with an industrial, slightly futuristic aesthetic. Its angular lines, rubber-edged corners and IP certifications mean it can stand up to pretty much anything we put it through. However, like so many smartphones, it just lacks a bit of processing power and, whilst it boasts high-resolution cameras, they’re not as good as lower-resolution alternatives. Pros + Long battery life + Will withstand the e...

For about the price of a mid-range custom PC build, you could instead opt for a top-of-the-line gaming handheld called the OneXFly Apex. OneXPlayer launched its latest Indiegogo campaign for its upcoming handheld that starts at $1,399 and goes up to $2,299 for a fully kitted-out version. While most portable gamers are better off with the Steam Deck, the OneXFly Apex separates itself from the crowd with high-end specs, an external 85Wh battery, and the option for liquid cooling. OneXPlayer hasn&#...

Yalcinsonat1/Getty Images If you own a smartphone, be it an Apple iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy, you’ve likely heard of the “20-80 charging rule,” which maintains that keeping your phone charged between 20% and 80% is the best way to keep your phone’s battery healthy and extend the life of your phone. In today’s world of information overload, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, and there are plenty of myths about smartphones floating around out there (no, you...

This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. You’ve seen the headlines: This battery breakthrough is going to change the electric vehicle forever. And then … silence. You head to the local showroom, and the cars all kind of look and feel the same. WIRED got annoyed about this phenomenon. So we talked to battery technology experts about what’s really going on in electric vehicle batteries. Which technologies are here?...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve worked hard over the past few years to move away from disposable alkaline batteries and replace them with rechargeable equivalents. After all, there are some great brands of rechargeable AAA, AA, C, and D cell batteries available that will last you for years.  And I’ve found that the best way to take care of these batteries is to charge them using a decent charger. Too many chargers pile in the amps, which in turn bakes th...