Battery News

• Tesla Megapack caught fire at Victorian Big Battery site in Australia
  
  Neoen said a Tesla Megapack caught fire at their Victorian Big Battery site in Australia.
  CNBC.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• VIDEO: Cassie, the first bipedal robot to run 5 kilometers in less than an hour
  
  On a single battery charge Cassie completed a tour outside the walls of Oregon State University.
  Entrepreneur.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Tesla owners could get $625 each in class action settlement over battery throttling
  
  Tesla agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle claims that its over-the-air software update limited battery voltage, therefore range, in some Model S sedans.
  CNBC.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Charged With Securities Fraud
  
  Federal prosecutors charged Trevor Milton with misleading investors about the technology for battery- and hydrogen-powered vehicles Nikola had hoped to make.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery
  
  Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Best 23A batteries 2021: Stock up on these tiny 12V powerhouses
  
  Whether you call them A23 or 23A batteries, these little 12V beauties provide the power behind tons of tiny gadgets, including the likes of security fobs,
  Pocket Lint.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Toyota, a pioneer of hybrids, resists the push toward electric cars.
  
  The company bet heavily on hydrogen fuel cells while battery-powered electric technology advanced quickly.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Some top electric cars miss quoted battery ranges by almost a THIRD
  
  The new electric Fiat 500 was 29% away from claims, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E saw the biggest mileage disappearance.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Redwood Materials Raises $700 Million In Race To Revolutionize Battery Recycling For Electric Cars
  
  The Nevada startup created and led by Tesla cofounder and former tech chief JB Straubel has set its sights on becoming a powerhouse supplier of recycled metals and materials needed for rechargeable car and truck batteries.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Poco X3 GT initial review: Turbo power?
  
  Assuming the GT's price is right it's got plenty to shout about: a large 120Hz refresh rate panel, a capable MediaTek processor, and battery life that
  Pocket Lint.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Fears National Grid won't cope if drivers charge their vehicles at 'on peak' times
  
  The Commons Transport Select Committee said owners should be incentivised to recharge batteries 'little but often' to avoid shortages.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• This Portable Battery Charger Can Power Your Entire Home for Days on End
  
  The last and possibly best power bank you'll ever need.
  Entrepreneur.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• Softbank Leads $200M Investment Into Printable Battery-Free IoT Startup Wiliot
  
  Battery-free IoT sounds good. So do printable RFID tags. Put the two together, and you potentially reinvent supply chains, product behavior, customer service, and more.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• Elon Musk says the Cybertruck will cost $1 million if Tesla does this
  
  The Tesla Cybertruck would cost $1 million if it were built before a steady, high volume supply of batteries was available, Elon Musk said.
  Fox News.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Is It Bad to Leave Your Laptop Plugged In All the Time?
  
  You can't overcharge a laptop battery, but there are other steps you can take to extend its lifespan.
  Mental Floss.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.

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