Changan Automobile said on Thursday it is teaming up with CATL to introduce sodium-ion battery technology and plans to launch multiple passenger vehicles featuring the new batteries within 2026. CATL said its sodium-ion cells have an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, allowing pure electric vehicles to travel more than 400 km on a single charge, with potential upgrades to 600 km. Range-extended hybrid models are expected to exceed 400 km. CATL also said it will deploy 3,000 battery swap stations acr...

Crystron Technologies announced a sponsored research collaboration with Drexel University to support the continued advancement of Crystron’s integrated cathode–electrode innovation. Chesterbrook, PA, USA | February 04, 2026 –– Crystron Technologies Inc. announced a sponsored research collaboration with Drexel University and Wesley Chang, PhD, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics in Drexel’s College of Engineering and director of its Electrochemical Dynamics La...

Jason Howell/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker Solix unveils the E10 whole-home backup system. E10 combines battery storage, solar input, and an optional generator. The system is now available for shipping. The Anker Solix E10, a smart hybrid whole-home backup system that combines battery storage with solar input and optional generator integration, is officially launching today and shipping to users across the country. The company claim...

Surge Battery Metals Inc. said Wednesday it has raised $25 million from a non-brokered private placement financing. The company said it intends to use the proceeds for additional costs related to its preliminary feasibility study (PFS) at the Nevada North Lithium Project, costs for a definitive feasibility study, and general working capital. Under the private placement, the company raised $19.9 million (the LIFE offering) by issuing 22.2 million units priced at 90 cents each. It raised an addit...

Skip to content Image: Simon Jary At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Simple and efficient Bluetooth tracker Works with Apple’s Find My app Louder than original AirTag Increased Precision Finding range Easy to set up Inexpensive Cons Still chubby Still no keyring hole Still uses non-rechargeable battery Our Verdict At $29 Apple’s own Find My tracker remains a very affordable accessory for locating your lost items. The new version is louder and has a wider range, key improvements are welco...