Tech specialists at the “Technological advancement and risk mitigation” panel identified safety and warranties as the key pillars of quality in the battery storage sector. Speakers discussed how these factors shape component selection and long-term project viability. July 16, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: pv magazine / Emiliano Bellini From ESS News What makes the difference when choosing a battery product or the full range of technology components needed for a successful storage project? And...

Xiaomi YU7 first electric SUV got over 289,000 orders in 60 minutes and 240,000 lock-in orders within 18 hours. Xiaomi’s YU7 comes in three variants — Standard, Pro, and Max — all priced between 253,000 – 329,900 yuan (35,300 – 46,000 USD). Entry-level Standard variant deliver 835 km range with its 96.3 kWh battery, making it the longest-range pure electric SUV. While there are plans for expansion to accommodate the YU7, Xiaomi’s automated production line can build forty SU7 sedans p...

Mercedes unveils the all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology — its first-ever electric Coupe-style Station Wagon. Two models equipped with lithium-ion battery will be available when it launches in European market in March 2026. The entry-level is the 268-hp CLA 250+ Shooting Brake with EQ Technology with a range of up to 761 kilometres (473 miles). Second variant is the 349-hp CLA 350 4MATIC – the performance version with a range of up to 730 kilometres (454 miles). Few weeks after the...

Last year, Honor unveiled the Pad GT Pro, a gaming tablet with a 12.3” 144Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and a 10,050mAh battery. Now the company has unveiled the sequel, which will be available later this month. Honor Pad GT2 Pro The Honor Pad GT2 Pro ups the screen refresh rate to 165Hz and can actually make full use of that as it promises to run CrossFire: Gunfight King at 165fps. The screen resolution is listed as “3K”, but we don’t have the exact numbers (the resolution...

Pixel 6a owners were forced to install a new update earlier this month that, for some, will have a considerable impact on battery life. Things seem to be going a bit better than expected, but Pixel 6a owners are indeed feeling the effects. Google started rolling out this new Pixel 6a update on July 8, with the update set to enact a battery reduction after the battery hit a certain number of charge cycles. For any device with over 400 charge cycles and an affected battery (meaning not all units a...

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The Consumer Council says higher battery capacities do not necessarily correlate with longer battery lives in portable fans. As the hot weather continues, the council has tested 18 models of rechargeable portable fans that come with price tags ranging from HK$58 to HK$339 for both handheld and neckband models. It found that some models with a low battery capacity but high voltage ran longer than those with a high capacity and low voltage. The watchdog further pointed out that a more expensive po...