This Samsung SmartTag Four-Pack Is 50% Off Right Now

This Samsung SmartTag Four-Pack Is 50% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon Table of Contents While it’s not the best choice for iPhone users or most other Android phones, for those in the Samsung ecosystem with a Galaxy device, the Samsung SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker is an effective way to find often-misplaced items. Right now, a Samsung SmartTag2 four-pack is half off at $44.99 (originally $99.99) on Woot, making it a great gift...
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ExxonMobil Unveils Graphite Invention To Extend EV Battery Life By 30%

ExxonMobil Unveils Graphite Invention To Extend EV Battery Life By 30%

By Alex Kimani – Dec 15, 2025, 4:30 PM CST Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) has invented a type of graphite that can extend the life of electric-vehicle batteries by as much as 30%, pushing the oil major further into advanced battery materials as automakers look for longer-lasting cells and supply chains less reliant on China.  “We’ve invented a new carbon molecule that will extend the life of the battery by 30%,” Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods, adding that it’s a “revolutiona...
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Ford is rebooting the F-150 Lightning as an EREV with a gas generator

Ford is rebooting the F-150 Lightning as an EREV with a gas generator

Just last month, Ford seemed to be on the brink of sunsetting the F-150 Lightning. Today, the vehicle manufacturer announced plans to reboot the truck as a hybrid. This next generation of the F-150 Lightning will contain Extended Range Electric Vehicle. An EREV is similar in concept to a plug-in hybrid but with a larger battery that’s topped up by a gas generator — the powertrain itself is all electric. This next generation of the F-150 Lightning will offer an estimated range of more tha...
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Ford ends F-150 Lightning production, starts battery storage business

Ford ends F-150 Lightning production, starts battery storage business

We learned then that Ford would keep the Kentucky plant and SK On gets the one in Tennessee, which would focus on the energy storage business instead. Now, we know that something similar will happen at the Kentucky plant—Ford says it’s spending $2 billion to convert the factory to make prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. Those aren’t destined for EVs, but they are the preferred cell format for data centers, Ford says. The company says that it will bring the factory online in the...
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PM pushes power sector privatisation, lays out vision for technology-driven Daanish University

PM pushes power sector privatisation, lays out vision for technology-driven Daanish University

— PM terms power sector privatisation a sustainable solution — Calls for battery storage, transmission upgrades and Thar coal shift — Says Daanish University would focus on technology, modern sciences — Faculty to be of quality, inclusion and national outreach, says PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored his government’s focus on structural reforms in the power sector and the promotion of modern, technology-driven education, directing swift a...
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Honor Play 60A debuts with 5,300mAh battery, Dimensity 6300

Honor Play 60A debuts with 5,300mAh battery, Dimensity 6300

Honor has quietly launched a new Play series 5G phone in China. The Honor Play 60A comes in a single RAM/storage variant and is currently listed for sale on the official Honor China online store. The Play 60A comes with a 6.75-inch LCD display that offers HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone runs Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0. Honor’s new Play series phone offers a 13MP rear camera...
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Hithium pushes into long-duration storage and AI data centres with 1,300Ah cell, 6.9 MW/55.2 MWh system, and lithium-sodium hybrid

Chinese battery maker Hithium unveils 1300Ah cell, integrated long-duration system, and lithium-sodium LDES solution for AI data centers. December 15, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: Hithium From ESS News At its annual Ecosystem Day on December 12, Hithium Energy Storage signaled a strategic improvement beyond conventional four-hour batteries, positioning long-duration storage as both a grid asset and a foundation for energy-intensive artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The company introduced three...
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PMET drilling hits new caesium and lithium zones, shares rise

PMET drilling hits new caesium and lithium zones, shares rise

PMET Resources Inc. , a company that was previously called Patriot Battery Metals, has announced the results from 2025 drilling at its wholly-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan property in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. The property hosts one of the largest pegmatite mineral resources (Li, Cs, Ta) and mineral reserves in the world, situated approximately 13 kilometres south of the regional all-weather Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructure. The 2025 drill campaign was expansive in nat...
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India sees dramatic plunge in battery storage costs, Ministry reports

Market trends suggest battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely operate 1.5 cycles per day, bringing the effective storage cost down to just INR 2.8/kWh (0.031/kWh), the Ministry said on Monday. December 15, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: FRV Australia From ESS News The Indian Ministry of Power said in a statement on Monday that the cost of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India has dropped sharply over recent years. Tariff-based competitive bidding during 2022–23 revealed costs of...
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The Honor Magic8 Lite will have an even bigger battery in Latin America

The Honor Magic8 Lite will have an even bigger battery in Latin America

The Honor Magic8 Lite will follow in the footsteps of the Magic8 Pro – no, that’s not a good thing. Honor has confirmed to us that Lite phones sold in Europe will have smaller batteries than those sold in Latin America. This affects weight too. European Magic8 Lite units will have 7,500mAh batteries and will weigh 189g. The ones sold in the Latin America region will have 8,300mAh batteries and will weigh 193g. At least there’s no third option… for now. The Magic8 Pro for China has a...
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