Despite EV slowdown and Stellantis exit, Windsor’s NextStar battery plant ‘business as usual’ with production, hiring

Despite EV slowdown and Stellantis exit, Windsor’s NextStar battery plant ‘business as usual’ with production, hiring

Danies Lee, CEO, NextStar Energy speaks at the Automobility and Innovation Centre in Windsor on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star Article content Despite headwinds in the electric vehicle market and a major ownership shakeup, Windsor’s $6-billion NextStar Energy battery plant is operating “business as usual” when it comes to production and hiring, its CEO says. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and...
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BYD Shark bakkie lacks stamina for all-day Raptor hunting

BYD Shark bakkie lacks stamina for all-day Raptor hunting

To make sure this predator stays lethal, the battery power needs to be carefully managed. The question “BYD Shark against who?” along with a picture of the bakkie kicking up dirt parades on billboards all around town. After spending some time in the bakkie recently, we have a question of our own. “With or without a charged-up battery?” The BYD Shark was introduced last year as South Africa’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) bakkie. It is powered by a combination of a 1.5-litre petrol engine...
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I just survived another winter storm on battery power—here’s how I did it

I just survived another winter storm on battery power—here’s how I did it

Published Feb 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EST Bertel is a lifelong tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience writing thousands of articles about Android devices, Linux, and more.  Before joining the How-To Geek team, Bertel wrote for the likes of MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Android Police—at the latter he wrote over 3,500 articles. He delights in helping others decide which tech to bring into their lives… and which tech to do without. Bertel graduated from the College of William and...
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Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

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Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-Shifting Earbuds With Fresh Ideas But Weak ANC

Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-Shifting Earbuds With Fresh Ideas But Weak ANC

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro are a true novelty: they are open-ear earbuds that, with a quick pivot, become in-ear noise-cancelling ones. It makes them one of the most flexible headphones I’ve ever tried, and I’d be surprised if they don’t start a trend. They’re packed with bonus features including spatial audio, head tracking, dual connection to your phone and PC, and they’ve even got a gaming mode to reduce latency (with admittedly mixed results). But while their a...
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Verdict: Why the affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ doesn’t get our buy recommendation – NotebookCheck.net News

Verdict: Why the affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ doesn’t get our buy recommendation – NotebookCheck.net News

ⓘ Notebookcheck (Marcus Herbrich)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ in our review Xiaomi positions the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ as a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone. This review verdict explains why we weren’t entirely impressed by the device during our testing, despite its beautiful OLED screen, long battery life, and highly durable design backed by IP68 rating and SGS certification. Whilst the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ offers premium features such as IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a large silicon-car...
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Estonia advances 1.1 GWh heat storage, 250 MWh BESS and 800 MWh battery park

Estonia has delivered its largest heat storage facility, begun construction on its largest solar-plus-storage hybrid project, and is preparing to break ground on an 800 MWh battery park in Valga County, set to become the largest in the Baltics. February 20, 2026 Marija Maisch Image: Evecon From ESS News French investment fund Mirova and Estonian renewable energy developer Evecon have announced a series of milestones supporting the acceleration of Estonia’s energy transition. Through their joi...
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New Zealand selects 32 farms for solar and battery trial

New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has selected 32 agricultural businesses for its Solar on Farms program to test solar and battery systems across key sectors. February 20, 2026 Ev Foley Image: New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority From pv magazine Australia The New Zealand EECA has officially announced the first 32 demonstration farms participating in its Solar on Farms program; to test how solar and batteries perform across key sectors. In p...
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Even An Underwater Drone Can Catch On Fire If It Has This Type Of Battery

Even An Underwater Drone Can Catch On Fire If It Has This Type Of Battery

Sussa Mgt/Shutterstock Lithium-ion batteries contain volatile electrolytes that make them susceptible to catching on fire, even in an underwater drone. On February 4, 2026, a 12-foot-long underwater drone caught fire while it was being transported on a trailer along Route 24 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The drone was described as containing a “large amount” of lithium-ion batteries, and the situation necessitated a hazmat team from the Department of Environmental Management to contain...
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This Is The Porsche Panamera You Actually Want: Review

This Is The Porsche Panamera You Actually Want: Review

GTS. Those three little letters can mean so many different things in the Porsche lineup these days, depending on the model. For the 911, GTS is the automaker’s hybrid designation; Porsche pairs its iconic flat-six with a new “T-Hybrid” battery pack. The Taycan and Macan get GTS badges, too, but both of those models are fully electric. Regardless of powertrain, most Porsche faithful will tell you that “GTS” loosely translates to “Get This Spec.” The badge is...
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