BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul truck delivers zero exhaust emissions while maintaining performance By Stephanie Bontorin December 08, 2025 Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’...

NRCan’s $14.1M Federal Investment Accelerates Focus Graphite’s Capacity to Supply Allies with Ultra-High-Purity Graphite for Defence, Aerospace, and Next-Generation Battery Materials. Ottawa, Ontario–(ACN Newswire – December 8, 2025) – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology,...

Logo of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) A ministerial committee comprising industry ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries approved a recommendation to impose final anti-dumping duties on automotive battery imports (accumulators or electric assemblies) originating from or exported by China and Malaysia. Mahfouz Al-Ruqadi, Director General of the GCC Bureau of Technical Secretariat for Anti Injurious Practices in International Trade, told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the deci...

Motorola has equipped its affordable Edge 60 Neo with plenty of premium features, making this mid-range phone particularly attractive for its price category. Unlike the Edge 60, Neo model supports wireless charging, and Motorola’s more affordable model also boasts more durable housing. The Edge 60 Neo has IP69/IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certification, making it robust and waterproof. Also particularly noteworthy is the 6.36-inch pOLED display with LTPO technology, which ensures an adaptive refr...

OnePlus 15 ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest Android flagship starts at $899 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant. It’s highlighted by a 7,300mAh battery, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 80W wired charging. The camera system is inferior to last year’s model, and you can’t actually buy the phone yet. View now at Oneplus Update (12/5/2025): The OnePlus 15 has been approved by the FCC for sale in the US and is now available for preorder, with OnePlu...

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you see the sun regularly, solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that’...

Rivian keys now live in your Apple Wallet – just don’t lose your phone AND your sanity Unsplash Rivian owners, your phone is finally becoming a proper key. The company’s software chief, Wassym Bensaid, has confirmed that the upcoming .46 update will officially turn on Digital Key support for second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles. This isn’t just an app update; it introduces native keys that live right inside your Apple Wallet on your iPhone and Apple Watch. The best part? It uses bo...

As energy prices continue to fluctuate and severe weather events become more frequent, the argument for home battery storage has never been stronger. This shift has been accelerated by the Federal Government’s ‘Cheaper Home Batteries Program‘, which launched in July 2025. By extending the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to cover storage, the program effectively cuts the upfront cost of a battery by around 30%. The scheme has been incredibly popular, driving a record-breaking sur...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple AirTags have revolutionized every aspect of my life. From finding my keys and wallet in the morning to keeping an eye on my luggage while traveling, not a day goes by when I don’t open the Find My app to locate something I’ve misplaced or check that something is still where it should be. Also: The best power banks you can buy But I have two bugbears about AirTags. First, the shape is odd and doesn’t lend itself to b...

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