Volvo is recalling more than 40,000 EX30 electric crossovers.    The battery pack is at risk of overheating and catching fire.    Volvo is telling customers to limit charging the battery to 70 percent.    Volvo Cars is recalling more than 40,000 EX30 electric vehicles. The model’s battery pack could overheat, leading to a fire.    According to Reuters, which first reported the recall, the automaker is currently contacting affected owners, telling them they should limit charging the bat...

“Volatility exists where we have the transition to renewables, or we have an amount of renewable penetration that’s quite high,” said Dan Moore, head of BESS asset management at Root Power. “Those markets are the most interesting ones—they’re certainly the most volatile ones.” “Germany is the market, in Europe, that has the most sustained merchant opportunity, driven by the depth of its intra-day market the depth of its trading opportunities,” said Alexa Strobel, head of strat...

ⓘ Lenovo/UnsplashLenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Gen 10 laptop comes in at 1.53 kg (3.38 lbs.). The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a long-lasting thin-and-light Windows laptop with Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V under the hood. The laptop can now be yours at a big 41% discount, as Best Buy is offering the Slim 7i 15 Aura Edition in “Open-Box Excellent” condition at less than $900. In today’s market ravaged by sky-high RAM and storage prices, it is becoming increasin...

ⓘ via Evan BlassThe Galaxy S26 in one of its four launch colours. Samsung is days away from delivering the follow-up to last year’s Galaxy S25. According to the EU, Samsung’s next compact flagship should deliver over 35% longer battery life than its predecessor. The Galaxy S26 will launch with Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chipset in the EU. The Galaxy S26 will be replacing the Galaxy S25 in a few days (curr. $414 – refurbished on Amazon). For reference, Samsung’s next...

Spiro, an electric motorcycle and battery swapping platform has today raised $50 million in debt funding to support its battery swapping network across existing and new markets. The firm will also use the funds to further advance it’s tech platform to bolster its automated battery swaps, fast charging, and renewable energy integration.‍ The debt financing was led by Afreximbank with participation of two new investors Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The new funding...

NAIROBI, Kenya — Financing for electric vehicle transport is ramping up in Africa as confidence rises in the potential for battery swapping, fast charging and other technologies. Spiro, Africa’s largest electric mobility operator, has secured $50 million in debt financing from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), U.S.-based climate fintech Nithio and the Africa Go Green Fund to expand its battery-swapping network. The announcement comes days after Arc Ride, another e-mobility firm,...

Police have arrested a 55 year old Port Alfred scrapyard dealer following the arrest of a 29-year-old man for theft. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said the 29-year-old suspect was allegedly seen by a community member stealing a motor gate battery. He was handed over to the police on February 18, 2026. The following day, February 19, a team of investigators from Port Alfred Detectives, which included the Crime Intelligence Unit and the Fraud Unit, had re...