GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells

GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells

General Motors has just announced its latest and likely final piece in what now appears to be a three-pronged cell-chemistry strategy to power GM’s lineup of a dozen EVs through the end of the decade and beyond. GM has stated today it will build low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in Spring Hill, Tennessee, starting in late 2027. Conversion of cell lines to produce that chemistry will begin later this year. The cell plant at the Spring Hill complex is owned and operated by Ulti...
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Vivo X200 FE: New compact flagship and OnePlus 13s competitor reaches India with 6,500 mAh battery – NotebookCheck.net News

Vivo X200 FE: New compact flagship and OnePlus 13s competitor reaches India with 6,500 mAh battery – NotebookCheck.net News

In other words, the X200 FE sits between the iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 (curr. $549 – refurbished on Amazon) in terms of overall footprint while competing with the OnePlus 13s on features. There are a few things to keep in mind with the Indian version of the X200 FE, though. For instance, Vivo has afforded the device a 6,500 mAh battery rather than the smaller 5,300 mAh equivalent found in European models. For some reason, the company has dropped the pink variant for the X200 FE&#...
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Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery Patent Granted and GMG and The University of Queensland Enter into New Collaboration Agreement

Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery Patent Granted and GMG and The University of Queensland Enter into New Collaboration Agreement

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia – (ACN Newswire – July 14, 2025) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the patent for the Company’s Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery has been granted in Australia and GMG is progressing its patenting process in various other countries. The University of Queensland (UQ) holds the patent and GMG has a worldwide exclusive commercialisation li...
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Saint Lucia plans 10 MW solar project

Electric utility company St Lucia Electricity Services is set to tender a 10 MW solar project with accompanying battery energy storage later this year. July 14, 2025 Patrick Jowett...
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Garmin Vivoactive 5 fitness GPS smartwatch with 11 days of battery life drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon – NotebookCheck.net News

Garmin Vivoactive 5 fitness GPS smartwatch with 11 days of battery life drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon – NotebookCheck.net News

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 fitness GPS smartwatch offers up to 11 days of battery life on a single charge (Image source: Garmin) Amazon has dropped the price of the Garmin Vivoactive 5 fitness smartwatch to a low of $190 after a significant 37% discount on the list price. The fitness watch offers an AMOLED touchscreen display, detailed health and wellness insights, advanced fitness features, and up to 11 days of battery life. Garmin’s fitness-focused Vivoactive 5 smartwatch has dropped to its low...
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Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns

Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns

Business Ford is recalling nearly a million cars in Canada and the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks. Problems ‘more likely to occur’ during warm weather or low fuel, according to recall The Associated Press · Posted: Jul 13, 2025 4:32 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago Ford plans to send out letters to affected owners starting Monday to warn of safety risks related to...
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These are the pros and cons of buying from Apple’s refurbished store: Is it worth it?

These are the pros and cons of buying from Apple’s refurbished store: Is it worth it?

Apple has long offered a refurbished store on its website, where it sells recent generation products at a pretty sizable discount. Unlike other refurbished offerings, Apple guarantees a replaced outer shell, battery, and glass – ensuring no wear and tear. You also get a 1 year Apple warranty and the ability to add AppleCare if you’d like. That sounds great, but is it actually worth it? Well, it depends. We’ll be delving into Apple refurbished listings, and comparing it to other offerings o...
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Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)

Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)

GM was the first major US automaker to make the promise to go all-electric by 2035, just four years ago. Those promises have since turned into rough estimates under the second Donald Trump presidency, with the company softening language about its electrification goals. But GM is riding high on EV sales, and as CEO Mary Barra puts it, EVs are still the future — just on a delayed (and very flexible) timeline. “We still believe in an all-electric future,” Barra told The Verge in an exclusive...
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Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins arrested, charged with battery in Florida

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Browns RB Quinshon Judkins arrested on domestic violence, battery charge

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins arrested on domestic violence, battery charge

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