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Apple to source iPhone 16 batteries from India

Apple has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/apple-to-source-iphone-16-batteries-from-india-TheFOXposts-42794.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com
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LG solar batteries recalled over fire risk as ACCC to contact customers

A series of batteries included in solar power systems in thousands of Australian households has been recalled. The recall of the product by electronics company LG prompted plans for the consumer watchdog to contact customers amid fears they could catch fire. One person has been injured as a result of the faulty batteries , and there have been nine examples of the batteries causing property damage. For more Recalls related news and videos check out Recalls >> The batteries were initially recalled in February 2021, but more models were added to the recall in May this year. So far, some 2900 batteries have been removed from homes. However the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission believes about 5000 of the potentially deadly batteries could remain in homes. Batteries in household solar power systems in Australia have been recalled. Credit: AAP Those customers will be contacted in coming weeks, the authority says. The batteries are branded LG, SolaX, Opal, Redback, Red E...
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EU may become as hooked on China batteries

MADRID: The European Union could become as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy before the war in Ukraine unless it takes strong measures, a paper prepared for EU leaders said. The document, obtained by Reuters, will be the basis of discussions on Europe's economic security during a meeting of EU leaders in Granada in Spain on Oct. 5. Worried by China's growing global assertiveness and economic weight, the leaders will discuss the European Commission's proposals to reduce the risk of Europe being too dependent on China and the need diversify towards Africa and Latin America. The paper said that because of the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like solar or wind, Europe will need ways to store energy to reach its goal of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. "This will skyrocket our demand for lithium-ion batteries , fuel cells and electrolysers, which is expected to multiply betwee...
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