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A Deeper Look at Hidden Damage: Nano-CT Imaging Maps Internal Battery Degradation

Last Updated on: 17th June 2025, 01:46 am The minerals that power lithium-ion batteries—including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite—are both highly valuable and difficult to come by. As battery storage capacity across the United States continues to grow, constraints on the mining, refining, and processing of key minerals leaves

Tesla features used to flunk 16-year-old's driver license test

In what is becoming a more common occurrence, a few Tesla features were used to flunk a 16-year-old who took his driver’s license test in New Jersey. It is not the first time this has happened, as we have reported on several instances of this in the past, both in

Tesla firmware shows new Model Y seat configuration is coming

In what is becoming a more common occurrence, a few Tesla features were used to flunk a 16-year-old who took his driver’s license test in New Jersey. It is not the first time this has happened, as we have reported on several instances of this in the past, both in

Stellantis trials new 5-minute battery swapping tech in Fiat 500e fleet

Stellantis has begun trials for battery swapping technology in the Fiat 500e all-electric hatchback, which could offer a fully-charged battery in 5 minutes. What Happened: The company, which owns various brands like Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot and more, is conducting test runs for the technology in the Spanish capital Madrid

'Sand Battery' goes into commercial operation in Finland

Technology firm Polar Night Energy built the project for Loviisan Lämpö, at a scale ten times bigger than its previous project. Its tech works by heating a storage medium using electricity, retaining that heat and then discharging that for industrial or heating use. “The Sand Battery means a lot to

Sweden blocks Tesla FSD-style testing in Stockholm

In what is becoming a more common occurrence, a few Tesla features were used to flunk a 16-year-old who took his driver’s license test in New Jersey. It is not the first time this has happened, as we have reported on several instances of this in the past, both in

California fast-tracks 4.6 GW battery project with 1.1 GW of solar

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first development to receive fast-track approval under its Opt-In Certification program. The project includes 1.1 GW of solar capacity and a battery energy storage system (BESS), designed to power 850,000 homes for four hours. The California Energy

The dynamics of BESS and cell supplier relationships

While this ensures a steady supply of cells, rising trade tensions and general market uncertainty have increased the urgency of having multiple cell suppliers. Some companies are reducing the third-party supply risk even further by starting cell manufacturing, such as Canadian Solar with production set to begin in 2025.  Cell-to-system

Tesla confirms massive hardware change for autonomy improvement

Tesla Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. Government, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to ease some rules and streamline the application process that could hinder the development and licensing of autonomous vehicles. Tesla is set to launch its Robotaxi platform in the

Change of officers at Hino Motors

Hino Motors, Ltd. announces the following personnel changes Hino Motors, Ltd. announces the following personnel changes. 1. Changes in CxO (as of July 1, 2025) Name New title Current title Kyotaro Hagiwara CDO (Digital) * Hino Computer System Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current CDO Hidenori Osano will become President and

How companies can help save America's clean energy boom

The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis.​ It’s crunch time for federal clean energy policy — and the consequences for the American economy are enormous. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill that would all but eliminate

Akkodis named leader in aerospace and defense by ISG

Akkodis has been named a Leader by Information Services Group (ISG) in the inaugural ISG Provider Lens Aerospace & Defense Services and Solutions, 2025 reports. Akkodis named a leader in aerospace & defense services and solutions by ISG Copyright: Akkodis. Akkodis earned Leader status in three key quadrants across Europe and the