Battery News

• These Baby Yoda tamales will fill the hole left by Grogu's thread
  
  The creators of the thread inspired by the series 'The Mandalorian' they put the batteries and now offer packets of tamales for fans of the adorable Baby Yoda.
  Entrepreneur.  Sunday, 17 Jan 2021.
• Lead poisoning of children
  
  A remediation and public education effort at an abandoned battery recycling facility in Bangladesh eliminated most lead soil contamination, but levels of the toxic metal in children living near the site did not decrease nearly as much. ...
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.
• Child swallowed button battery requiring surgery
  
  Sofia-Grace Hill required a two-hour operation to remove the battery from her oesophagus at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. She has now been placed on a pureed diet.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Sonos Move Replacement Battery Kit gives your portable speaker extra life for $69
  
  Sonos has announced a DIY battery replacement kit for its portable Move speaker that launched at the tail end of 2019.When the Bluetooth speaker was announced,
  Pocket Lint.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• GM spin-off company will make electric delivery vans with 'Tesla killer' battery
  
  GM is branching out with a new company focused on developing electric-powered delivery vehicles. The firm announced BrightDrop at CES that is working on an electric van and delivery pallet.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021.
• A safer, less expensive and fast charging aqueous battery
  
  Researchers have developed a new battery anode that overcomes the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and offers a stable, high-performance battery using seawater as the electrolyte.
  Science Daily.  Monday, 11 Jan 2021.
• Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 Plus has longer battery life and a removable SSD
  
  In an unexpected move at the start of CES 2021, Microsoft has added a new device to the Surface lineup. But it's not a wholly new device - the Surface
  Pocket Lint.  Monday, 11 Jan 2021.
• Is NIO Worth an Investor Gamble Ahead of Its Annual Day?
  
  New EV model, better batteries, driverless technology update and more! Stay tuned for product details and technology updates that will be shared during the NIO Annual Day event tomorrow.
  Zacks.  Friday, 8 Jan 2021.
• Smart home tech: Choosing wired vs. wireless security cameras
  
  Although battery-powered cameras have their perks, the delay in recording can be a deal-breaker. Here are a few reasons wired security cameras are a better option.
  Inman.  Friday, 8 Jan 2021.
• Norway, the first country in the world where the purchase of electric cars exceeds that of other new cars
  
  According to the Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), battery-electric cars accounted for 54.3 percent of new vehicle sales in 2020, outperforming cars with gasoline, hybrid and diesel engines combined.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 7 Jan 2021.
• Albemarle, Aptiv: Why EV Supplier Stocks Continue To Gain
  
  Our indicative theme of Electric Vehicle Component Supplier Stocks - which includes stocks of companies that make EV components and raw materials for batteries - has fared quite well in recent weeks. ...
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 30 Dec 2020.
• San Antonio Utility Seeks Innovative Backup For 900 MW Of New Solar
  
  CPS Energy has a plan, both ambitious and careful, to install 900 megawatts (MW) of solar power and 50 MW of battery storage.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020.
• The Gospel of Hydrogen Power
  
  Mike Strizki powers his house and cars with hydrogen he home-brews. He is using his retirement to evangelize for the planet-saving advantages of hydrogen batteries.
  New York Times.  Monday, 28 Dec 2020.
• PG&E Corp.'s (PCG) Unit to Add 387 MW of Battery Storage
  
  PG&E Corp.'s (PCG) unit Pacific Gas and Electric Company is planning to install six battery storage projects. These are likely to support its renewable projects and enhance the reliability of the entire electric system.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 24 Dec 2020.
• A child so sick they feared the worst, now they urge change
  
  Kale Wuthrich watched doctors surround his son in the emergency room, giving him fluids though IV tubes, running a battery of tests and trying to stabilize him. ...
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020.

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