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energy-policy13 days ago

Trump’s mineral plan quietly powers the EV supply chain

Despite years of anti-EV rhetoric, the Trump administration unveils about $3 billion for domestic mineral projects (graphite, magnets, silicon anode material) and related loans/stakes to strengthen U.S. battery supply chains, a move officials frame as national security-driven and beneficial to EV makers and defense tech. The initiative complements existing programs with commitments to companies like Westwater Resources, Sila Nanotechnologies, Lithium Americas, and Niron Magnetics, and could accelerate domestic EV production as mineral independence becomes a policy focus.

via Politico|
#batteries#electric-vehicles#energy-policy
Valve and iFixit secure Steam Deck batteries again with OEM parts and fallback plans
technology1 month ago

Valve and iFixit secure Steam Deck batteries again with OEM parts and fallback plans

Valve says iFixit will have Steam Deck replacement batteries back in stock by next week, using the same OEM parts sourced through Valve’s partners; earlier reports that Valve would discontinue the battery were reversed. If Valve ever sunsets the part, iFixit commits to sourcing from an aftermarket supplier. Replacing the battery remains a challenging, glue-bound process, reflecting ongoing repairability debates and evolving regulations around user-replaceable batteries.

via The Verge|
#batteries#ifixit#repairability
2026 Carry-On Crackdown Pushes Photographers to Travel Light and Smart
travel1 month ago

2026 Carry-On Crackdown Pushes Photographers to Travel Light and Smart

2026 brings stricter gate enforcement of carry-on size and weight, with many airlines also moving to cheaper fares that exclude a free overhead bag. Photographers face limits that can hit dense gear kits, so the article advises wearing weight, using the under-seat personal item for the camera kit, keeping batteries and power banks in cabin, and packing a lean, portable system. It also highlights that power banks are capped (two per person, no in-flight charging) and that rules vary by carrier and route, so travelers should weigh and measure at home and plan around the strictest carrier on their itinerary or consider shipping gear if needed.

via Fstoppers|
#aviation#batteries#carry-on
AI’s Growth Encounters the Power Grid: Batteries as the Next Infrastructure Edge
technology2 months ago

AI’s Growth Encounters the Power Grid: Batteries as the Next Infrastructure Edge

AI’s rapid expansion is colliding with electricity supply: US data centers could drive electricity demand from about 167 TWh in 2023 to roughly 376 TWh by 2030, turning power into a frontline constraint. Batteries and energy storage are positioned as essential to time-shift and stabilize supply, making grid flexibility part of the AI infrastructure stack. Planned 24 GW of utility-scale battery storage in 2026 would be second only to solar among new capacity additions, underscoring that reliability and storage are key to sustaining AI growth.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#batteries#data-centers
Switch 2 Battery Revolution: Replaceable Cells on the Horizon to Meet EU Rules
technology2 months ago

Switch 2 Battery Revolution: Replaceable Cells on the Horizon to Meet EU Rules

Nintendo confirms a Switch 2 hardware revision with an OS-modified model (OSM) to comply with EU battery rules, signaling easier battery removal (no adhesives, standard tools) and potential Joy‑Con and Pro Controller updates. The policy requires replacement batteries for up to five years after discontinuation and could spur third‑party, higher-capacity cells. The changes target a February 18, 2027 effective date.

via Digital Foundry|
#batteries#eu-regulation#hardware-design
ISS 2025 Highlights: Robotic Surgery, Bioprinted Bones, and Space-Ready Batteries
science3 months ago

ISS 2025 Highlights: Robotic Surgery, Bioprinted Bones, and Space-Ready Batteries

NASA's 2025 ISS Highlights show 750+ investigations advancing life in space, Earth benefits, and future Moon/Mars exploration, including a microgravity robotic surgery demo, magnetic-levitation bioprinted bone grafts, melanin-enhanced shielding materials, long-duration space battery tests with minimal degradation, and studies of post-flight piloting performance, reflecting global collaboration and thousands of publications.

via NASA (.gov)|
#batteries#bioprinting#materials-science
Europe’s Battery Localization Hits a Cost Barrier Against China
business5 months ago

Europe’s Battery Localization Hits a Cost Barrier Against China

Europe’s push to localize EV battery production is faltering as cheaper Chinese batteries and a mature supply chain dominate costs, prompting cancellations and delays of major projects (Northvolt’s 2024 bankruptcy; Porsche Cellforce scaling back; Automotive Cells Company shelving German/Italian plants). Despite surging EV demand, Europe remains reliant on Chinese materials and equipment, especially for LFP chemistry. EU policy moves like Battery Booster aim to spur domestic cell manufacturing and critical-mineral sourcing, echoing the US IRA, but affordability keeps imports in play. VW’s PowerCo plant in Salzgitter is expanding, though most tooling still comes from Asia. The outcome could set a blueprint for others if Europe can achieve real competitiveness and independence.

via InsideEVs|
#batteries#business#china
Samsung's Next Foldables Promise Lighter Designs and Bigger Batteries
technology7 months ago

Samsung's Next Foldables Promise Lighter Designs and Bigger Batteries

Samsung is working on lighter foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the Flip potentially weighing 150g and the Fold 8 possibly featuring a larger 5,000mAh battery, though some weight reductions seem unlikely. Despite rising component costs, Samsung may keep the Galaxy S26 series prices stable but could increase prices for some Galaxy A series models.

via SamMobile|
#batteries#foldable-phones#galaxy-z-flip-8