German lab pilots 20 kV battery system to cut energy losses

Researchers at Dortmund University are testing a high-voltage battery system operating up to 20 kV to reduce energy losses and improve efficiency. October 16, 2025 Jochen Siemer Image: FH Dortmund, Benedikt Reichel From ESS News A research team at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences is developing a battery storage system designed to operate at up to 20 kV, which is around 20 times higher than conventional systems, to reduce resistance and energy losses. The KV-Batt project, led by profes...
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Air purifiers, battery checks: Prep your car for NCR winter

Air purifiers, battery checks: Prep your car for NCR winter

Winter-proofing your car is an essential ritual Winter is coming, and this year, it’s expected to be a colder-than-usual one in NCR. Driven by developing La Niña conditions, NCR may experience lower temperatures, frequent cold waves, and dense fog spells. As the chill sets in, your car will need as much care as you do.‘Winter-proofing your vehicles is an essential ritual’Aaditya Mishra, co-founder & chief growth officer at Luxorides, a luxury car rental company in NCR, says, “As we...
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Apple Upgrades Vision Pro with M5 Chip

Apple Upgrades Vision Pro with M5 Chip

Apple has launched an upgraded version of its Vision Pro headset powered by the new M5 chip, delivering faster performance, sharper visuals, and extended battery life. The refreshed model also debuts a Dual Knit Band for improved comfort and ships with visionOS 26, introducing new spatial experiences and Apple Intelligence features. According to Apple, the M5 chip brings up to 2× faster AI performance and 10 percent more display pixels, offering smoother multitasking, faster app loading, and en...
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Shadow-aware route planning for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics

Shadow-aware route planning for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics

Japanese researchers have proposed a method for future vehicle-integrated photovoltaic route planning. It integrates environmental shading effects based on satellite and geographic information system data. October 16, 2025 Valerie Thompson A research team from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan proposed a method to estimate shadow effects on vehicles equipped with integrated solar PV-based geographic information system (GIS) models and satellite...
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Suniel Shetty on Electric Vehicles: I use them for my daily work and quick city visits

Suniel Shetty on Electric Vehicles: I use them for my daily work and quick city visits

Suneil Shetty with his EVs Suniel Shetty, a staunch supporter of sustainable living, highlights the need to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). He views EVs not as a passing trend but as a vital step toward a greener future. Practicing what he preaches, the actor often opts for his compact EV – an MG Comet – for shorter trips, effortlessly navigating narrow lanes and city traffic.“For my daily work and a quick visit to Athiya’s (his daughter) house in Bandra I take my EV. It’s just too co...
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5 Mini Speakers That Actually Sound Good, According To Reviews

5 Mini Speakers That Actually Sound Good, According To Reviews

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Portable speakers are a great way to play music at outdoor locations, or at parties where a venue might not have any proper sound equipment. There are a lot of speakers available on the market, but the mini models are easier to bring with you, as other options might be too heavy to travel around with. These speakers also typically come with long battery life, have a surprising amount of volume (for their size), and many are durable, capab...
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Florida Man Tries to Kill Family ‘to Get ‘Em up to Heaven’

Florida Man Tries to Kill Family ‘to Get ‘Em up to Heaven’

A 73-year-old Florida man is behind bars after he tried to tried to kill his family “to get ’em up to heaven.” Allison Hatton has been charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of aggravated battery on a person over 65, and one count of assault with the intent to commit a felony,” the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The sheriff’s office said that Hatton woke up a 69-year-old relative  by “repeatedly stabbing her in the neck with a kitchen knife.”...
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Court sets Nov 16 for Odumodublvck ‘assault’ case

Court sets Nov 16 for Odumodublvck ‘assault’ case

An Abuja high court has fixed November 26 to hear the alleged assault and battery case  filed against Odumodublvck, the rapper. The suit was filed by Levi Ogbogiri, popularly known as ‘Kraziecent,’ who accused the rapper of “violently assaulting and battering” him at a public event on December 16, 2024. Kraziecent alleged that Odumodublvck attacked him while he was “peacefully taking pictures and videos” of himself, without any form of provocation. He further claimed that the rapper...
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DEVELOPING: Car Found Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Nursing Home Worker

DEVELOPING: Car Found Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Nursing Home Worker

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania police reportedly found a car connected to a woman who vanished earlier this month under concerning circumstances. WPVI reported that Philadelphia police cordoned off a parking lot where the sedan was found. The vehicle was discovered in the city’s East Falls neighborhood after police searched an abandoned elementary school near the Awbury Arboretum. Police said earlier this week that they searched the Awbury Arboretum for Scott, but nothing was found on the 55-acre...
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Tested! Pushing the Range Limits of the 2027 Porsche Cayenne Electric

Tested! Pushing the Range Limits of the 2027 Porsche Cayenne Electric

So far, we’ve driven the new electric Porsche Cayenne on- and off-road and have plunged deep into its technical details. Continuing the slow intravenous drip of electrified Cayenne tidbits, here’s our first test of how far you can travel on one charge of the German EV’s 113-kWh battery pack. The Electric Cayenne Prototype Range Test We did our best to re-create our standard MotorTrend Road-Trip Range test with a prototype of the coming, all-new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric. Porsche’s el...
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