Update: Battery beach temporarily closed following aircraft crash into ocean in Durban

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Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia

Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027. August 14, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Gentari Renewables Australia Gentari Renewables Australia has broken ground on the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project in New South Wales, Australia. The project will include 243 MW of solar capacity and a 172 MW/409 MWh battery energy sto...
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Military-inspired M-Hero 917 Electric SUV Produced By Lagos-based SAGLEV Starts At N200 Million

Military-inspired M-Hero 917 Electric SUV Produced By Lagos-based SAGLEV Starts At N200 Million

Military-inspired M-Hero 917 Electric SUV produced by Lagos-based SAGLEV starts at N200 million. M-Hero 917 is offered in two trims – the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) and the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). EREV variant is priced from N200m (N200,201,841) while the BEV variant starts at N214m (N214,429,383). Lagos-based SAGLEV Electromobility Company Limited has announced pricing for the 2026 M-Hero 917 5-seater electric SUV – the latest addition to the indigenous car brand’s lin...
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Hungary’s bet on EV battery boom hits bumps in the road 

Hungary’s bet on EV battery boom hits bumps in the road 

Judit Szemán has grown strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers on her small, organic farm just outside Hungary’s second-biggest city, Debrecen, for many years. She never imagined living anywhere else. Then, two years ago, Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL started building a massive factory about a kilometre from her polytunnels – the result of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s push to make Hungary the EV battery hub of Europe by courting investment from major producers, mainly Chinese...
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ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Distributed by Waymeet

ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Distributed by Waymeet

Recall Details Description: This recall involves ESR HaloLock wireless power banks with model numbers 2G520, 2G505B and 2G512B. “ESR” is printed on the back and the model number is printed on the right side of the pocket-size power banks. They were sold in dark blue, light blue, gray, white and black. All recalled models have five circular LED display lights on one side. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Waymeet for a full refund. Consum...
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BuHybrid L6 review: This corded pool cleaner has a battery, too

BuHybrid L6 review: This corded pool cleaner has a battery, too

Skip to content Image: Christopher Null/Foundry At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros App offers copious customization options Very effective at cleaning–while tethered, that is Reasonably lightweight and easy to tote Cons Weak battery means pool didn’t get close to clean while untethered Gets stuck easily, especially on stairs App has some bugs and responsiveness issues Filter basket is difficult to close properly Our Verdict This robotic pool cleaner can run on battery power or with a con...
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Huawei smart watch with ‘brilliant’ battery life drops under £15 in Argos deal

Huawei smart watch with ‘brilliant’ battery life drops under £15 in Argos deal

Argos shoppers can save more than half on a branded Huawei smart watch at Argos Joshua Boyles Technology, gaming and entertainment affiliates writer 21:30, 12 Aug 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Huawei watch is waterproof for swimming. (Image: Argos) For anyone looking to increase the amount of calories they burn per day, a smart watch is a must-have gadget. Much more useful than simply telling the time, th...
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Manganese X reports positive Phase 2 ore-sorting results at Battery Hill pilot program, New Brunswick

Manganese X reports positive Phase 2 ore-sorting results at Battery Hill pilot program, New Brunswick

Manganese X Energy Corp.  reported highly positive Phase 2 ore-sorting results, demonstrating an 80% increase in mill feed grade in its large scale Battery Hill pilot program, managed by ABH Engineering. An 80% increase in mill feed grade means that, after ore-sorting, the material sent to the mill contains 80% more manganese per tonne than the original mined material. The ore-sorting program was performed at RADOS Technologies lab in South Africa where over 400kg of rock from the company’s B...
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Vivo V60 launches with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras and large 6,500 mAh battery – NotebookCheck.net News

Vivo V60 launches with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras and large 6,500 mAh battery – NotebookCheck.net News

The Vivo V60 smartphone features a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera setup (Image source: Vivo) Vivo has unveiled its latest camera-focused mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V60, in India. The V60 comes with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging. The device has an IP68 and IP69 rating and comes in multiple color options. Vivo introduced the V50 smartphone earlier this year. Now, after a few mont...
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Why the OnePlus Nord 5 makes for a great gift this festive season

Why the OnePlus Nord 5 makes for a great gift this festive season

India’s festive season is just around the corner! The hunt for a gift for your tech-savvy sibling might be challenging and exciting. After all, you want to give them something that doesn’t gather dust on the shelf. It should be something exciting and also be of practical use without breaking your budget. One such gift that can serve as a useful daily companion is the OnePlus Nord 5, an all-rounder smartphone in the 30K segment that delivers a flagship-like performance with its Snapdragon...
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