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LPT: Only Use Lithium-Ion 9V Batteries in Smoke Detectors—Last 10 Years, No Late-Night Chirps

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LPT: Only Use Lithium-Ion 9V Batteries in Smoke Detectors—Last 10 Years, No Late-Night Chirps Smoke detector batteries always seem to die in the middle of the night. After time and time again waking up in the middle of the night, finding a ladder, and replacing the battery, I knew there had to be a better way. A little research led me to 9V lithium-ion batteries, which can last up to 10 years in smoke detectors. I had no idea these even …

Life Pro Tips 662 2024-11-27

Used batteries for Sony a6400?

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Used batteries for Sony a6400? I don’t want to spend 70 on a brand new Sony np fw 50 and I saw them on mpb for only 8 dollars, are used batteries reliable? submitted by /u/Lost-Company2655

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Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs

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Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs Image: HondaHonda set up a demonstration facility in Japan to show off its plans to mass-produce solid-state batteries at lower costs, which could be crucial to unlocking higher-range, longer-lasting electric vehicles for the future. Solid-state batteries have been elusive for many companies due to the complexity of scaling up production. The te…

The Verge 1.0k 2024-11-21

You Shouldn’t Power An E-Bike With Disposable Vape Batteries, But Companies Probably Should

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You Shouldn’t Power An E-Bike With Disposable Vape Batteries, But Companies Probably Should As far as I can tell, Gen Z is all about two things: Suckling from disposable vapes and riding newfangled electronic bicycles. Now, thanks to a YouTuber, those two generational pastimes can now be combined into one by powering an e-bike with batteries reclaimed from disposed vapes. Read more…

Jalopnik 1.1k 2024-11-19

The Rivian R2’s next-gen batteries will be made in the US by LG Energy

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The Rivian R2’s next-gen batteries will be made in the US by LG Energy Rivian’s R2 vehicles will be powered by batteries made domestically in the US by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, the company announced in its third quarter earnings report. Rivian first revealed the new batteries back in March when it announced the R2 as its more affordable electric SUV that would start at $45,000. (It also announced the spor…

The Verge 744 2024-11-08

Dodge Chargers with semi-solid-state batteries may hit the road in 2026

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Dodge Chargers with semi-solid-state batteries may hit the road in 2026 2024 Dodge Charger Daytonas. | Image: StellantisStellantis says it will put a “demonstration fleet” of Dodge Charger Daytonas on the road by 2026, equipped with solid-state battery technology that’s lighter, more energy-dense, and could eventually make for cheaper EVs. The company calls the demo fleet a “key next step” toward making solid-state …

The Verge 957 2024-10-24