Regulatory changes could shape Brazil’s 2026 battery storage auction

Brazil’s long-awaited capacity reserve auction for battery energy storage is scheduled for April 2026, following a year of rulemaking that expanded the expected supply volume and introduced new legal and regulatory constraints. January 7, 2026 Lívia Neves Image: Sig. Chiocciola, Wikimedia Commons From ESS News Brazil’s capacity reserve auction for battery energy storage systems (BESS), first anticipated in 2024, moved closer to execution in 2025 as projects advanced and auction rules were f...
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Asus Zenbook A16 launches as new 16-inch OLED ultrabook powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and 48 GB RAM – NotebookCheck.net News

Asus Zenbook A16 launches as new 16-inch OLED ultrabook powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and 48 GB RAM – NotebookCheck.net News

The Zenbook A16 in its two launch colours. (Image source: Asus) The Zenbook A16 is an expansion of Asus’ nascent Zenbook A series. Equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chipset and up to 48 GB of RAM, the Zenbook A16 also features a 70 Wh battery and a 120 Hz OLED display to take on other 16-inch ultrabooks. Last year, Asus introduced the Zenbook A14 (curr. $665 on Amazon) as a lightweight and Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered alternative to the Zenbook S14. For CES 2...
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Corrosion-free bromine flow battery promises longer life and higher energy density

A new two-electron bromine chemistry sharply cuts corrosion while boosting performance, opening a clearer path for zinc–bromine flow batteries at grid scale. January 6, 2026 Vincent Shaw Image: DICP From ESS News Researchers at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a new bromine-based flow battery chemistry that addresses one of the technology’s longest-standing barriers: severe corrosion caused by free bromine during charging. The team repo...
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Verge Motorcycles makes history: First motorcycles with solid-state batteries

Verge Motorcycles makes history: First motorcycles with solid-state batteries

Verge Motorcycles makes history: First motorcycles with solid-state battery technology are now available for customers. By changing solid-state battery technology into customer-ready motorcycles, Verge has unlocked ten-minute charging and up to 370 miles of range. It is an exceptional breakthrough as a long-awaited innovation in battery technology, driven by Verge, makes its way onto public roads. Known for the groundbreaking hubless in-wheel motor, technology company and electric motorcycle man...
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Fatal crash on M1 North highway claims two lives

Fatal crash on M1 North highway claims two lives

JOHANNESBURG – A major fatal crash has closed Johannesburg’s M1 North highway. Three vehicles collided near 11th Avenue in Houghton Estate, leaving two people dead and others trapped in the wreckage. READ | Makhadzi condition ‘stable’ after car accident Emergency services are on scene, including fire and rescue crews, working to free those caught in the vehicles. All northbound lanes are blocked, and motorists are being urged to avoid the area. The M1 is likely to remain...
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Electric vehicle sales set to experience slowest growth since the pandemic

Electric vehicle sales set to experience slowest growth since the pandemic

Saturday 03 January 2026 11:35 am EV sales are projected to experience their slowest growth since 2020 Electric vehicle sales are set for their slowest annual growth since the pandemic damaged sales in 2020, as demand for the vehicles weaken. First reported by the Financial Times, electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to reach just 13 per cent to 24m in 2026, down from an estimated 22 per cent increase last year, according to research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The Trump administrat...
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Electric vehicle sales set for slowest growth since pandemic

Electric vehicle sales set for slowest growth since pandemic

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Stefon Diggs Breaks His Silence Following Strangulation Allegations From Former Private Chef (VIDEOS)

Stefon Diggs Breaks His Silence Following Strangulation Allegations From Former Private Chef (VIDEOS)

Stefon Diggs is speaking out after his former private chef accused him of strangulation. As The Shade Room previously reported, Diggs now faces criminal charges, including felony strangulation, suffocation, and misdemeanor assault and battery, all tied to an incident that reportedly went down on Dec. 2. RELATED: Yikes! Stefon Diggs’ Lawyer And New England Patriots Respond To His Strangulation Charges Stefon Diggs Addresses Alleged Strangulation Accusations From Former Private Chef The NFL star...
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Tesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD

Tesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD

Decline in sales comes amid outrage of Elon Musk’s political forays, end in US electric vehicle tax breaks. Tesla has lost its place as the top global seller of electric vehicles to Chinese company BYD, capping a year defined by outrage over CEO Elon Musk’s political manoeuvring and the end of United States tax breaks for customers. The company revealed on Friday that it had sold 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, compared with BYD’s 2.26 million vehicles. The sales represented a 9 percent...
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Fender Offers Up Its First Wireless Headphones, With Emphasis on Battery Life

Fender Offers Up Its First Wireless Headphones, With Emphasis on Battery Life

Fender Audio is unveiling its first wireless headphones at CES 2026 next week, and the battery life is so long they could outlast the four-day event itself. The Mix headphones boast 100 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation turned off and 52 with ANC turned on at 50% volume. The battery can also be replaced when needed. The company says a 15-minute charge will yield one hour of listening time, and a full charge takes two hours. CES, the world’s largest tech show, will run f...
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