xAI’s Grok 3 is partnering with Oracle Cloud to deliver its advanced AI model to corporate customers. Oracle announced its collaboration with xAI earlier this week. The partnership leverages Oracle’s robust infrastructure to offer xAI’s Grok 3, positioning it as a transformative tool for business applications. “Today, we announced xAI

Ferrari has postponed the release of its second fully electric vehicle to at least 2028, pushing back earlier plans for a 2026 debut. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the delay is primarily driven by weak global demand for high-performance electric sports cars. The news was first reported

R.Power in Romania The company will start construction on the 127MW/254MWh Scornicesti battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Romania in Q3 2025. It will connect to the high-voltage network of transmission system operator (TSO) Transelectrica and construction is set to conclude in Q3 2026. It will provide system support

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Toyota Tsusho are establishing a joint venture called Green Metals Battery Innovations for battery recycling in the USA. A pre-processing plant in North Carolina is to be built, and is scheduled to go into operation in 2026. Toyota and LGES’ Green Metals Battery Innovations is

Prologis secured the land, finalised an interconnection agreement, permitted the project, procured long-lead equipment and structured a 20-year ground lease and development services agreement. The BESS is currently under construction, and Prologis expects 200MW to reach mechanical completion by the end of the year. Prologis says the project will directly

Comau has announced a cooperation with Intecells to optimise the use of cold plasma in industrial battery cell manufacturing processes. The two companies plan to eliminate the need for solvents and binders in battery cell production. A major reason for the cooperation is that Intecells has patented a new application

Lazard says US energy storage cost reduction in 2025 offsets prior pandemic-driven increases - Energy-Storage.News Skip to content

BBVA supports Malta Inc.’s long-duration thermal energy storage tech - Energy-Storage.News Skip to content

xAI’s Grok 3 is partnering with Oracle Cloud to deliver its advanced AI model to corporate customers. Oracle announced its collaboration with xAI earlier this week. The partnership leverages Oracle’s robust infrastructure to offer xAI’s Grok 3, positioning it as a transformative tool for business applications. “Today, we announced xAI

Rajasthan’s regulator approves ‘lowest tariff rate in India’ for standalone battery storage - Energy-Storage.News Skip to content

SpaceX is preparing for a new launch date for the Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX, Axiom Space, and NASA addressed recent technical challenges and announced a new launch date of no earlier than Thursday, June 19, for the Ax-4 mission. The delay from June 12 allowed

Commenting on the announcement, André Autrand, CEO of I4B, said that the infrastructure fund was investing €30 million (US$34.7 million) into the project, indicating it is only a minority investment. Autrand added: “The project addresses fundamental challenges related to security of the electricity supply, balancing the grid, renewable energy development

Tesla China saw a notable rise in new vehicle registrations in the week of June 9 to 15, 2025. During the week, Tesla China’s registrations saw an impressive 80% week-over-week increase, resulting in the electric vehicle maker posting its highest insurance registration figures this Q2 so far.  Tesla China Roars

Philippines DOE opens 10GW renewables auction for registration - Energy-Storage.News Skip to content

The xAI supercomputer, Colossus, faces a potential lawsuit from the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center over pollution concerns tied to its gas-powered turbines. The facility has sparked debate over its environmental impact versus economic benefits. The xAI data center has been operational since last year. The company used

The German publication Automobilwoche learnt from company sources that BMW is looking into integrating range extenders into its electric cars, similar to Volkswagen. BMW could use such models to boost its business in China, in particular, as this is by far the largest market for such vehicles. EREVs could also

However, while BESS technologies have advanced considerably in recent years, reliability depends on far more than the sophistication of their hardware and software. The key to long-term performance lies in how well these assets are maintained. Despite their growing prominence, BESS facilities are still widely misunderstood—particularly when it comes to

The xAI supercomputer, Colossus, faces a potential lawsuit from the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center over pollution concerns tied to its gas-powered turbines. The facility has sparked debate over its environmental impact versus economic benefits. The xAI data center has been operational since last year. The company used