Brussels urged to pay ‘sovereignty premium’ to narrow China battery gap

Brussels urged to pay ‘sovereignty premium’ to narrow China battery gap

Europe’s EV battery cost gap with China – currently around 90 percent – could shrink to roughly 30 percent by 2030 if Brussels is willing to pay what campaigners call a “sovereignty premium.” That’s the gist of a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E), released ahead of the European Commission’s delayed unveiling of the Industrial Accelerator Act, which argues Europe’s battery headache isn’t a lack of chemistry know-how, but rathe...
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‘Some challenges’: North Canberra solar battery unveiled a year later than promised

‘Some challenges’: North Canberra solar battery unveiled a year later than promised

‘Some challenges’: North Canberra solar battery unveiled a year later than promised A new community solar battery has been unveiled in north Canberra almost 12 months after it was supposed to be installed. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading BUY 6 MTHS / GET 6 FREE All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today’s Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia The Dickson Neighbourhood Battery will store and supply power to about 45 home...
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Every Major Electric Caulking Gun Brand Ranked Worst To Best

Every Major Electric Caulking Gun Brand Ranked Worst To Best

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Caulk guns come in several variations. We’ve been the ratcheting caulk gun since the 1800s, but there are also pneumatic ones and electric caulk guns. For most DIY tasks, a standard, regular caulk gun is perfectly acceptable — it’s the kind of tool you can get for under $50 and happily use years. However, there are also plenty of good reasons to get an electric caulk gun. If you do a lot of caulking, something electric can...
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025

US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence say US battery installations reached a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, up 30% year on year, as the industry enters what they describe as a new phase of sustained, high-volume deployment. March 2, 2026 Ryan Kennedy Image: Wikimedia Commons, Qurren From ESS News The US energy storage industry has entered a “new phase of sustained, high-volume deployment,” according to the inaugural Energy Storage Market Outlook Q1 202...
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What Military Drones Can Teach Self-Driving Cars

What Military Drones Can Teach Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars often struggle with with situations that are commonplace for human drivers. When confronted with construction zones, school buses, power outages, or misbehaving pedestrians, these vehicles often behave unpredictably, leading to crashes or freezing events, causing significant disruption to local traffic and possibly blocking first responders from doing their jobs. Because self-driving cars cannot successfully handle such routine problems, self-driving companies use human babysit...
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Focus Graphite Officially Commences Government-Supported Thermal Purification Project to Establish Dual-Use Graphite Production in Canada

Focus Graphite Officially Commences Government-Supported Thermal Purification Project to Establish Dual-Use Graphite Production in Canada

$14.1M NRCan-Funded Program Begins with Six-Tonne Bulk Sample to Produce 500 kg High-Purity Graphite for Reactor Engineering and Product Validation Ottawa, Ontario–(ACN Newswire – March 2, 2026) – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it h...
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5 arrested in CNB operation; over 1,200 vape pods and more than $243k in cash seized, Singapore News – AsiaOne

5 arrested in CNB operation; over 1,200 vape pods and more than $243k in cash seized, Singapore News – AsiaOne

PUBLISHED ONMarch 02, 2026 9:12 AMBYKhoo Yi-Hang Four men and one woman have been arrested for suspected drug offences, with 1,284 vape pods and nine vapes containing etomidate seized, according to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Monday (March 2).  Additionally, $243,451.35 in cash, small amounts of foreign currencies, high luxury watches and three vehicles were also confiscated.  CNB revealed that the arrests took place on Feb 25 and 26, with the former taking place after the bureau rec...
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Your Essential Resource for Commercial Truck Collision Repair

Your Essential Resource for Commercial Truck Collision Repair

Source: kmph.com When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, the immediate focus is usually on the visible damage to the vehicle. However, the consequences reach far beyond what can be seen on the surface. While commercial truck collision repair addresses the structural and mechanical issues caused by the crash, the overall financial impact on a business can be much more extensive. Costs often rise to include higher insurance premiums, legal expenses, and potential liability claims rel...
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The new Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer, features a quad-curved 6.78″ 144Hz display

The new Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer, features a quad-curved 6.78″ 144Hz display

The recent Motorola Edge 70 is focused on a super-slim build, but that comes at the expense of battery capacity – the phone is only 6.0mm thick, but its battery is only 4,800mAh. For comparison, the Edge 60 was a 7.9mm phone with a 5,200mAh battery. Now Motorola is launching the Moto Edge 70 Fusion. It slims down compared to its predecessor too, but without sacrificing the battery – it has the same 5,200mAh capacity as the Edge 60 Fusion, while reducing the thickness from 8.0mm to 7.2mm. The...
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MWC 2026: Xiaomi unveils Vision GT concept car

MWC 2026: Xiaomi unveils Vision GT concept car

Xiaomi unveiled its Vision GT two-door concept car at a global launch event in Barcelona ahead of MWC 2026. The company said PlayStation 5 users will be able to drive the vehicle in the racing game Gran Turismo 7. Xiaomi also introduced a dedicated driving simulator to allow consumers to experience the Vision GT concept car without a PS5. The vehicle features a low-slung wide-body design, scissor doors, and a large carbon-fiber rear wing, with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. The concept c...
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