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  Shanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car. The firm produces more than a third of all electric vehicle (EV) batteries sold worldwide, working with major brands including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen. Sodium-ion batteries are viewed as a cheaper and in some respects safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries which are widely used in bot ... read more |
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Gunmen attack Chinese-owned power plant site in ChileSantiago (AFP) April 21, 2025 Gunmen attacked a Chinese-owned hydroelectric plant under construction in Chile Sunday, setting fire to dozens of trucks and heavy earth-moving equipment, police said. ... more 
UN, Brazil to hold virtual summit Wednesday ahead of COP30United Nations, United States (AFP) April 21, 2025 Brazil's president will co-host a virtual summit Wednesday with UN chief Antonio Guterres to discuss strengthening climate action ahead of the COP30 meetings in the Amazon, a UN spokesman said. ... more  
Mizzou launches design phase for new nuclear research reactorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 The University of Missouri has officially begun work on its cutting-edge research facility, NextGen MURR, with the signing of an initial agreement to design and license the new reactor. This marks t ... more  
US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast AsiaWashington (AFP) April 22, 2025 The United States on Monday announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector. ... more |
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X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accountsSan Francisco (AFP) April 22, 2025 X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be. ... more |
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China slams 'appeasement' of US as nations rush to secure trade dealsBeijing (AFP) April 21, 2025 China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House. ... more  
Aramco and BYD unveil car technology allianceShanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025 Saudi Aramco and the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced Monday an agreement to work together on what they called new-energy vehicle technologies. ... more 
South Korea's LG Energy Solution exits from $8.4bn Indonesia projectJakarta (AFP) April 22, 2025 South Korea's LG Energy Solution said Tuesday it had withdrawn from a multibillion-dollar project to build electric batteries in Indonesia, citing a range of issues including the "investment environment". ... more 
Auto Shanghai to showcase electric competition at sector's new frontierShanghai (AFP) April 22, 2025 The world's biggest auto show opens Wednesday in Shanghai, with foreign carmakers raring to show they can compete against the ultra-competitive Chinese firms that dominate the sector's new electric frontier. ... more |
Gold hits record, stocks mixed as Trump fuels Fed fearsHong Kong (AFP) April 22, 2025 Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar was steady and equities fluctuated as US President Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence. ... more  |
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Huthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12Sanaa (AFP) April 21, 2025 Yemen's Huthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 34, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. ... more 
A new path to self-powered infrastructure with thermoelectric cementSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 A team led by Professor Zhou Yang at Southeast University has developed a groundbreaking cement-based material that could revolutionize energy systems in smart infrastructure. Inspired by the intern ... more 
Going green with fluoride-enhanced perovskite solar cellsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 A team of scientists from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has unveiled a sustainable method for fabricating perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by using a fluoride-based additive in a water-only ... more 
Launch of AI-powered solar diagnostics platform boosts PV asset performanceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a commercial spin-off called the "PV Doctor," marking a significant leap forward i ... more |
Lighter flexible tandem solar cells set new benchmark in efficiencyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has achieved a major milestone in solar technology by developing ultra-light and bendable tandem solar cells composed of perovskite and CIGS materials. ... more  
Penn engineers first to train AI at lightspeedPhiladelphia Pa (SPX) Apr 16, 2025 Penn Engineers have developed the first programmable chip that can train nonlinear neural networks using light - a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up AI training, reduce energy use and ev ... more 
China slams 'appeasement' of US as nations rush to secure trade dealsBeijing (AFP) April 21, 2025 China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House. ... more 
Sophisticated fire use revealed in Ice Age hearths from UkraineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 Whether to cook food, stay warm, craft tools, or provide light, fire was vital for Ice Age humans. Yet despite its presumed ubiquity, archaeological traces of fire from the coldest part of the last ... more |
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Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentimentHong Kong (AFP) April 21, 2025 Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve. ... more 
U.S. airstrikes targeting western Yemen oil port kill dozensWashington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2025 The U.S. military attacked an oil port in western Yemen, killing dozens of people as the Trump administration continues to intensify its strikes against the Houthi rebels. ... more 
Analysts warn US could be handing chip market to ChinaSan Francisco (AFP) April 20, 2025 As the Trump administration attempts to choke off exports of strategically important computer chips to China, experts say the effort might well backfire, fueling innovation at Chinese firms that could help them seize the world semiconductor market. ... more 
Sultan of Oman to meet Putin in MoscowMoscow (AFP) April 19, 2025 The Sultan of Oman will visit Moscow Tuesday to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and Muscat said Saturday, as the Gulf state mediates high-level talks on Iran's nuclear programme. ... more |
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Ford 'adjusts' some exports to China due to tariffsNew York (AFP) April 18, 2025 Citing the US-China trade conflict, Ford said Friday it has "adjusted" its exports to the country, where the US auto giant operates manufacturing jointly with local partners. ... more |
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Black Sea oil spill hits Russian beach holiday plansMoscow (AFP) April 18, 2025 A massive Black Sea oil spill prompted Moscow's consumer watchdog on Friday to urge Russian holidaymakers to reconsider their summer plans, warning that the popular seaside resort of Anapa's beaches were unsafe. ... more 
Tokyo leads gains in most Asian markets on trade deal hopesHong Kong (AFP) April 18, 2025 Tokyo led most Asian markets higher Friday on optimism about a Japan-US trade deal as investors keep tabs on countries' tariff talks with the White House. ... more 
China's manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinchZhongshan, China (AFP) April 18, 2025 Sky-high tariffs imposed on China by US President Donald Trump have triggered a slump in factory orders, manufacturers told AFP this week - with some fearing business may never return. ... more 
Google has illegal monopoly in ad tech, US judge rulesWashington (AFP) April 18, 2025 A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine. ... more |
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