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12/28/2025
Zero tolerance for EV fire or explosions: China sets mandatory battery rules

Zero tolerance for EV fire or explosions: China sets mandatory battery rules

China has introduced the widely cited “no fire, no explosion” requirement.

Bojan Stojkovski

5 hours ago

World’s largest smart transformer to deliver 36 billion kWh of energy a year

World’s largest smart transformer to deliver 36 billion kWh of energy a year

The world’s largest smart transformer will move 36 billion kWh of clean power annually across China’s longest HVDC route.

12/27/2025
China moves closer to opening deep geological nuclear waste lab 1,837 feet below surface

China moves closer to opening deep geological nuclear waste lab 1,837 feet below surface

China has completed a major phase of construction at its Beishan underground laboratory, finishing a steep spiral access ramp that leads to the deep geological facility.

Bojan Stojkovski

20 hours ago

New breakthrough could make ‘green’ hydrogen cheaper and faster to produce

New breakthrough could make ‘green’ hydrogen cheaper and faster to produce

One researcher has found a way to control nickel growth, improving durability and efficiency in electrolysers.

Liquid-based system stores solar energy, generates hydrogen without power

Liquid-based system stores solar energy, generates hydrogen without power

A new approach mimics photosynthesis by storing sunlight first and producing hydrogen later in complete darkness.

3D magnetic field ‘breakthrough’ for nuclear fusion plasma control wins coveted US award

3D magnetic field ‘breakthrough’ for nuclear fusion plasma control wins coveted US award

By utilizing real-time AI adjustments, the PPPL team’s proactive approach prevents plasma instabilities before they occur.

Aman Tripathi

a day ago

12/26/2025
Rain-powered generator makes 60-volt signals for smart drainage without batteries

Rain-powered generator makes 60-volt signals for smart drainage without batteries

A UNIST team has developed a rain-powered generator that converts falling raindrops into electricity for flood control.

Neetika Walter

2 days ago

Inside the first fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor fuel ever produced

Inside the first fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor fuel ever produced

Fast-spectrum molten salt reactors move closer to hardware reality as the Idaho National Laboratory successfully produces uranium chloride fuel at production scale.

Japan: Scientists boost solar hydrogen output by capturing longer sunlight waves

Japan: Scientists boost solar hydrogen output by capturing longer sunlight waves

By replacing ruthenium with osmium, the new photocatalyst absorbs light beyond 600 nanometers, unlocking a wider portion of the solar spectrum.

Sujita Sinha

2 days ago

World’s third-largest solar producer could generate 12 million tons of waste by 2047

World’s third-largest solar producer could generate 12 million tons of waste by 2047

According to India’s think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), the volume is set to explode to 11 million tonnes by 2047.

Mrigakshi Dixit

2 days ago

US Navy’s retired nuclear reactors from submarine could power AI data centers, 360,000 homes

US Navy’s retired nuclear reactors from submarine could power AI data centers, 360,000 homes

A small number of these reactors could collectively generate several hundred megawatts of power.

12/25/2025
Uncrewed 78-foot cargo ship with folding wings to cross the Atlantic on wind power

Uncrewed 78-foot cargo ship with folding wings to cross the Atlantic on wind power

The eco-friendly vessel will sail under the Maltese flag once launched in late 2026.

World’s first 800V immersion-cooled battery targets power-hungry AI data centers

World’s first 800V immersion-cooled battery targets power-hungry AI data centers

Designed for megawatt-scale racks, XING Mobility’s 800V immersion-cooled battery system brings automotive-grade validation into AI data center infrastructure.

Aamir Khollam

3 days ago

Russia to build nuclear plant on Moon to power rovers, labs during 336-hour long nights

Russia to build nuclear plant on Moon to power rovers, labs during 336-hour long nights

The plant is intended to supply energy for a joint Russia–China lunar research station.

EV battery breakthrough could enable ultra-fast charging with more range, longer life

EV battery breakthrough could enable ultra-fast charging with more range, longer life

The integration of fullerenes into battery systems has been hindered by their inherent structural instability.

Aman Tripathi

3 days ago

12/24/2025
China’s new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency

China’s new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency

The system completed more than 10 charge–discharge cycles under simulated sunlight.

4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety

4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety

The POSTECH system maintains a smooth, dense lithium metal layer that remains stable over hundreds of cycles.

Aman Tripathi

4 days ago

Record-breaking anode-free battery hits 1,270 Wh/L energy density, ‘doubles’ EV range

Record-breaking anode-free battery hits 1,270 Wh/L energy density, ‘doubles’ EV range

The new battery achieves a record 1,270 Wh/L energy density, almost twice that of current lithium-ion EV batteries.

Sujita Sinha

4 days ago

Breakthrough Cambridge reactor recycles 99% of gas to make hydrogen fuel and carbon

Breakthrough Cambridge reactor recycles 99% of gas to make hydrogen fuel and carbon

Inside the pyrolysis reactor at 2372°F (1300°C), diluted methane gas is converted into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.

Ameya Paleja

4 days ago

12/23/2025
Abandoned coal mine becomes Maryland’s largest 160-MW solar farm with 324,000 panels

Abandoned coal mine becomes Maryland’s largest 160-MW solar farm with 324,000 panels

Located about 178 miles from Washington, D.C., the reclaimed mine-site solar farm now stands as Maryland’s largest, supplying power to tens of thousands of homes.

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