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Russia seeks collaboration with Elon Musk on Mars flights
- Russia is seeking a collaboration with Elon Musk for its own Mars flights.
- Russia's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, aims to talk to Elon Musk to discuss strengthening the country's space agency Roscosmos and Rosatom.
- President Trump will speak to Russia's President Putin to convince him to accept a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- The focus of the meeting between President Trump and President Putin will be on the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
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What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?
- BYD, a Chinese electric carmaker, saw a surge in value after claiming its new batteries could add 400km of range in 5 minutes.
- Investors pushed BYD's stock price to a record high on the news of the fast-charging batteries.
- BYD is the largest global producer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars, aiming to address 'charging anxiety.'
- The company's models like Han L saloon and Tang L SUV will feature the super-fast charging technology.
- Comparison with competitors like Tesla shows BYD impressively offering megawatt speed charging compared to Tesla's 500kW chargers.
- BYD's 1,000kW fast charging appears superior to current charging options, with competitors offering lower speeds in comparison.
- The fast charging is made possible by ultra-high voltage and large current delivery, along with a reduction in battery internal resistance.
- BYD plans to install 4,000 megawatt 'flash-charging stations' in China to accommodate fast charging needs.
- However, challenges like increased production costs, higher energy costs, and battery degradation may arise with such rapid charging technology.
- Not all car models will adopt this technology immediately, as cost reduction in batteries remains a focus in the mass market segment.
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TechCrunch
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Coreshell has a plan to slash the price of American made batteries
- Coreshell, a startup, plans to reduce the cost of American-made batteries by using specially coated silicon as a replacement for graphite, which is currently dominated by Chinese companies.
- Coreshell has raised $24 million in a Series A2 round, led by Ferroglobe, its silicon supplier, to further develop and supply its silicon anode technology.
- Coreshell uses cheaper metallurgical grade silicon, stabilizing it with a proprietary coating, to offer enhanced performance and longer lifespan, at a lower cost than graphite anodes for electric vehicle batteries.
- Their ultimate goal is to provide an alternative to Chinese graphite, which flooding the market and dominate the sector, and enable automakers to produce cost-effective, high-performing electric vehicles for the mass market.
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RBC cuts Tesla’s price target to $320, with a potential upside of 34%
- RBC Capital Markets analyst Tom Narayan cut Tesla’s price target from $440 to $320.
- The new price target still represents a potential upside of 34% for Tesla.
- Narayan cited lowered expectations around the company’s Full Self-Driving capabilities for the price target reduction.
- He also highlighted increasing competition in China as a factor affecting Tesla's market share.
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Activists used a Tesla to write 'Don't buy a Tesla' on a beach in Wales
- UK activist group Led By Donkeys used a Tesla to write 'Don't buy a Tesla' on a beach in Wales.
- The protest was staged to target Musk's 'bottom line' and follows the group's previous anti-Musk stunt in Berlin.
- A former Tesla owner used a harrow dragged by a Tesla to etch the protest into the beach at Black Rock Sands.
- Led By Donkeys has been targeting Musk for his support of Trump and right-wing European parties.
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Tesla is NOT done in Germany–exact same poll debunks its own “94% won’t buy Tesla” narrative
- A recent poll conducted by t-online, indicating that 94% of car buyers in Germany won't buy a Tesla, has been debunked.
- The poll originally reported that only 3% of respondents would consider buying a Tesla, relating the alleged drop in interest to Elon Musk's conservative politics.
- However, the poll received criticism for having self-selected respondents and open participation globally, potentially leading to inaccurate results.
- With updated data, the poll now shows that 69.9% of respondents would still buy a Tesla, highlighting that the initial reports of Tesla's decline in Germany were premature.
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Micromeritics and Fraunhofer ICT collaborate on electrochemistry training
- Micromeritics Instrument and Fraunhofer ICT are collaborating on education and training for scientists and engineers.
- The partnership aims to accelerate the development of novel materials critical for clean technology applications.
- Micromeritics' high-performance adsorption analyzer will be installed in the Advanced Electrochemistry Lab in Germany.
- The instrument will aid in investigating sorbents for thermochemical heat storage systems.
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Insider
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Stock of the Day: Chinese Tesla rival BYD hits record high on new charging tech that it says takes just 5 minutes
- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled new charging technology that claims to provide a nearly 250-mile range in just five minutes.
- BYD's Hong Kong-listed shares reached an all-time high, rising as much as 6% on Tuesday.
- If the technology works as advertised, BYD could gain an advantage over EV rivals like Tesla.
- BYD plans to build 4,000 of these ultrafast charging stations throughout China.
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TechDigest
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BYD breakthrough to cut EV charging time to 5 minutes, Telegram founder returns to Dubai
- Chinese EV maker BYD claims to have developed a fast-charging system that can fully charge a car battery in 5 to 8 minutes.
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) includes yoga mats and virtual reality headsets in the basket of goods used to calculate inflation.
- Telegram founder Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai after being allowed to leave France, where he was under investigation over criminal activity on the messaging app.
- Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have left the International Space Station to return to Earth after more than nine months in space.
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BYD says it can charge an EV in 5 minutes. That's yet another challenge for Tesla.
- Chinese EV giant, BYD, has unveiled new fast chargers that can add almost 250 miles of range to an electric vehicle in five minutes.
- BYD's new 1,000 KW superchargers are four times as powerful as Tesla's current 250 KW chargers.
- Lengthy charging times and range anxiety are some of the main reasons consumers are reluctant to buy EVs. BYD aims to solve this problem.
- BYD has positioned itself as a major competitor to Tesla, impacting Tesla's market share and sales in China.
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Digitaltrends
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BYD claims it’s made a major EV charging breakthrough
- Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has introduced a new battery and charging system.
- The Super E Platform is capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 1 megawatt (1000kW), allowing for a 5-minute charge to replenish up to 400km of range.
- BYD plans to build over 4,000 'megawatt flash charging stations' across China in the future.
- BYD has unveiled its first two electric vehicles, the Han L and Tang L, built on the new Super E Platform.
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Silicon
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BYD Says Latest EVs Can Charge As Fast As Pumping Petrol
- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled its 'Super e-Platform,' consisting of flash-charge batteries, high-performance electric motors, and silicon carbide power chips.
- The flash-charge batteries have a 10 C charge multiplier, meaning they can be fully charged in six minutes, and support charging power of up to 1,000 kW.
- BYD plans to construct a network of more than 4,000 supercharging stations across China, supporting 1,000 kW charging power.
- The company also introduced high-performance electric motors and showcased the upcoming Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, equipped with its smart driving system.
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Guardian
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Why is Elon Musk still CEO of Tesla?
- Elon Musk faced setbacks with Tesla, SpaceX, X, and Doge, including protests, cyberattacks, rocket explosion, and social media outages.
- Despite challenges, Musk's influence remains strong as Tesla held a sales event endorsed by Donald Trump.
- Tesla's stock decline raises questions about Musk's role, but his association with the company remains strong.
- Apple criticizes Siri's AI capabilities, with internal discussions hinting at major delays and potential leadership changes.
- Siri's ineptitude compared to other AI assistants like ChatGPT and Alexa poses challenges for Apple.
- A tell-all book about Meta reveals allegations of sexual harassment and censorship concessions by top executives.
- Meta refutes the book's claims, seeking legal action to prevent its publication and revise its content.
- The book adds personal insights into key figures at Meta during a time of heightened interest in tech controversies.
- Key tech news includes Telegram founder's return to Dubai, tech experts' strategies for child online safety, and EV battery startup Northvolt filing for bankruptcy.
- ICE accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities, arrests made in EU bribery investigation linked to Huawei.
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Chargedevs
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ChargerHelp guarantees no-excuses EV charging uptime for a fixed fee
- ChargerHelp offers Reliability as a Service, guaranteeing EV charging uptime for a fixed monthly fee.
- The company proactively maintains charging stations to prevent malfunctions caused by software system connection points.
- ChargerHelp works with utilities, fleet operators, and resellers faced with software failures impacting charging station reliability.
- Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp, emphasizes the importance of addressing communication issues and handshake problems in EV chargers.
- ChargerHelp's EMPWR software platform collects data from over 30,000 charging stations to identify and prevent software-related issues.
- The company's fixed-rate contract aims to increase uptime and minimize the need for on-site troubleshooting.
- ChargerHelp defines common software issues like Ghost Stations, Zombie Stations, and Dead-End Stations in its Annual Reliability Report.
- Kameale Terry advocates for industry collaboration, standardization of error codes, and improving the overall EV charging experience.
- The company's goal is to enhance consumer trust in EV infrastructure by addressing reliability issues within the next year.
- ChargerHelp provides insights on hardware and software reliability, assisting fleet operators and charging service providers in choosing reliable solutions.
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The Verge
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BYD announces charging tech that’s twice as fast as Tesla’s
- Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has developed new fast-charging technology that can add 400km (249 miles) of range from a five-minute charge.
- The "Super e-Platform" tech can charge at peak speeds of 1,000kW, double the speed of Tesla V4 superchargers.
- BYD plans to invest in over 4,000 ultra-fast chargers across China using the new platform, in order to address charging anxiety for its users.
- Recently, BYD also launched a roof-mounted drone launcher, closing the gap on Tesla in terms of sales.
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