Batteries

Lithium-ion battery pack showing thermal stress — the fire risk at the core of integrated solar power bank recalls

November 5, 2026

Solar Power Bank Fire Risk: What Every Buyer Needs to Check Now

Solar Power Bank Recall: CPSC Fire Hazard Alert, Affected Models, and Disposal Portable solar power banks have a documented fire record. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has closed multiple enforcement actions against

Recycling centre sorting machinery linked to UK vape waste fire risk

Environment·Policy·UK·Waste

UK Recycling Fires Exceed 1,500 a Year as Waste Firms Seek a Proposed £5 Vape Deposit

United Kingdom 1,518 Fires/year 541 Battery-linked £1B Annual cost UK Recycling Fires Top 1,500 a Year as Waste Firms Push a £5 Vape Deposit The sale ban took effect in 2025. The fires did not stop. 📅 September 2026 ⏱

September 21, 2026

BYD to Introduce 1,500-Km Solid-State EV Batteries in 2027, Aiming for Mass Adoption by 2030

Electric·Mobility

Chinese carmaker BYD is working on a new type of electric car battery that could change how we think about electric vehicles. The company

Stanford Study: EV Batteries May Last 40% Longer Than Expected

Electric·Mobility

Your electric car’s battery might last much longer than expected. A new study from Stanford researchers found EV batteries could last up to a

Representative: Flint Paper Battery. Photo Source: Flint

Energy·Sustainability

Flint’s Paper Batteries: Safe, Flexible, and Cost-Effective Energy Storage

A new type of battery made from paper could change how we power everything from phones to cars. Singapore company Flint has created these batteries that are as powerful as regular ones

Sunita Somvanshi

January 22, 2025

Representative Image. Rechargeable battery cells. Photo Source: PubicDomainPictures (Pixabay)

Energy

Flow Batteries Offer 12-Hour Backup, Last Decades, and Could Triple Market Value by 2029

Rising electricity bills and frequent power outages have many families searching for better energy solutions. Flow batteries, a developing technology that stores energy in liquid form, might offer relief – though challenges

Sunita Somvanshi

January 13, 2025

Electric·Mobility

Ola Electric Reveals ₹39,999 Gig and S1 Z Scooters: Longest 146 km Range and EV Home Backup

Ola Electric has introduced new electric scooters to their lineup. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India. Ola Electric’s latest lineup consists of four models. The

Karmactive Team

November 29, 2024

Technology

Polar Vantage M3 Sets New Standards: Replaceable Batteries, Dual-Band GPS, 7-Day Battery, and a Surprise Sustainability Twist—Is It a Mid-Range Game Changer?

Introduction Polar, a veteran in the sports watch industry, has just launched its latest mid-range offering: the Vantage M3. Packed with premium features at a competitive price point of $399, the Vantage

Karmactive Team

October 27, 2024

Activism·Business·Europe

Tesla’s Berlin Plant Encounters Arson Attack by ‘Volcano Group’, Costs Millions and Cuts Local Power

Following a suspected arson attack, at Teslas Gigafactory in Berlin Brandenburg the production operations faced disruptions. The incident, allegedly carried out by a group known as Vulkangruppe Tesla Abschalten (Volcano Group) involved

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2024

Energy·Sustainability

China’s Shocking Dominance in EV Battery Recycling: What the U.S. is Doing to Catch Up!

The transport sector stands as one of the most formidable challenges in the quest for decarbonization. Electric vehicles (EVs) present a transformative and sustainable solution, promising reduced air pollution, diminished reliance on

Farheen Memonand

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2023

Design·Sustainability·Technology

Gomi’s “Collection One” Speaker Breathes New Life into Waste Plastic and Bike Batteries

Gomi, the Brighton-based sustainable design studio, has unveiled its remarkable “Collection One” speaker, a high-end audio device that proudly embodies its eco-friendly ethos. With a focus on showcasing the potential of recycled

Rahul Somvanshi

June 28, 2023

Mobility

Yamaha PW-XM Sets a New Standard for E-Bike Motor Performance and Weight Reduction

Yamaha has emerged as a dependable leader in the e-bike sector, known for producing reliable and technologically advanced motorcycles. With the release of their range of e-bikes, Yamaha has shown their commitment

Rahul Somvanshi

June 24, 2023

Energy·Technology

From Zinc-Air to Titanium-Air: A Breakthrough in Battery Efficiency

A titanium-air battery has been tested by researchers for the first time and could store up to three times more energy than standard batteries. The TAB (titanium-air battery) could be a major

Govind Tekale

March 31, 2023

Energy·Mobility·Technology

Lignode : A Renewable Material That Could Impact Electric Vehicle Batteries

Stora Enso, a Finnish company, has invented Lignode, a wood-based carbon material that can be used in making lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Lignode offers a replacement for the fossil-based graphite that

Karmactive Team

March 11, 2023