China powers up nation’s largest standalone battery storage project

A 500 MW/2,000 MWh lithium iron phosphate battery energy storage system has entered commercial operation in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, after five months of construction, with total investment of CNY 1.5 billion ($212.2 million) and designed for peak shaving and renewable integration. December 8, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: China Conch From ESS News A 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, has begun commercial operation following a five-month con...
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IEA sets distributed solar, storage policy path for Ukraine

IEA sets distributed solar, storage policy path for Ukraine

A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recommends three strategies to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ukraine as the country works to increase its energy security. December 8, 2025 Patrick Jowett The IEA has proposed three potential policies to increase the deployment of distributed solar and BESS in Ukraine. The agency’s latest report says distributed solar has played a key role in restoring and adding energy capacity in U...
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Germany’s Prolux Solutions recalls vanadium redox home battery systems

Prolux Solutions is recalling all Storac home energy storage systems in Germany and exiting vanadium redox flow technology to switch future residential products to lithium iron phosphate batteries. December 8, 2025 Marian Willuhn Image: Prolux Solutions From ESS News Peter van Garsel from Bad Homburg had high expectations for his energy storage technology. Instead of a conventional lithium-ion battery, he deliberately chose a vanadium redox flow system. The technology promised a long lifespan, a...
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Teslas have been manufactured as disposable vehicles as per used car reliability study – NotebookCheck.net News

Teslas have been manufactured as disposable vehicles as per used car reliability study – NotebookCheck.net News

The Model Y is Tesla’s most reliable vehicle. (Image source: Tesla) The times when scalpers used to buy Teslas and flip them for a profit are long gone, with used EV prices nosediving in the past two years. Legacy Tesla owners can’t expect a great deal of reliability from their cars, either. Tesla car owners have long complained about various issues with their vehicles as they age, ranging from underengineered suspension and interior assembly quality to expensive out-of-warranty batt...
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How Long Does The Ryobi 40v Chainsaw Last During Use?

How Long Does The Ryobi 40v Chainsaw Last During Use?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The upkeep on a gasoline powered chainsaw can be a lot to deal with, especially if you prefer the convenience of battery power. However, the problem with going from fuel to battery is the amount of runtime you’ll actually have. Addressing that issue with the Ryobi 40V chainsaw depends on a variety of factors, such as the battery you’re using as well as the chainsaw model itself. One of the important aspects about electric chai...
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Dropping Chrome improved my battery instantly — here’s my new Android browser

Dropping Chrome improved my battery instantly — here’s my new Android browser

Alvin discovered his love for writing while wrapping up his first degree in Analytical Chemistry. As a technology enthusiast, he started his writing career as a tech writer dabbling in different aspects of technology in 2019. Now, with an IT degree under his belt and over five years of writing experience, he specializes in writing instructional programming tutorials on HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Cloud, and Linux. Outside of writing, he works as a software engineer. Alvin joined MUO in May 202...
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 might just save your vacation photos

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 might just save your vacation photos

Google Maps finally stops eating your battery for lunch Samsung Newsroom Samsung’s next big software update, One UI 8.5, is shaping up to be more than just a fresh coat of paint. Thanks to some private firmware leaks that are currently making the rounds, we are getting our first look at the Galaxy S26 series software – and it includes a brilliant little feature hidden inside the My Files app that could save you from a major headache while traveling. What Happened According to code strings sp...
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BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations

BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations

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’...
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Focus Graphite Executes Funding Agreement for $14.1M under Natural Resources Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative

Focus Graphite Executes Funding Agreement for $14.1M under Natural Resources Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative

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,...
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‎GCC countries impose anti-dumping duties on car battery from China, Malaysia

‎GCC countries impose anti-dumping duties on car battery from China, Malaysia

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...
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