News Archives - Synergy Files https://synergyfiles.com/category/news/ Portal for Renewable Energy & Sustainability Thu, 01 May 2025 12:49:24 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Bezos-Backed EV Targets the Market with a $25K Electric Pickup https://synergyfiles.com/2025/04/bezos-backed-ev-targets-market-with-25k-electric-pickup/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:32:49 +0000 https://synergyfiles.com/?p=3214 A surprise name has entered the race to build truly affordable electric vehicles, and it carries some heavyweight backing. Slate Auto, a young California startup quietly financed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, this week pulled the wraps off a compact pickup it simply calls the S1. At the press reveal, CEO Maya Gomez said the […]

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]]> A Round-Up Of CATL’s New Battery Technology https://synergyfiles.com/2025/04/round-up-of-catls-new-battery-technology-2025/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:41:30 +0000 https://synergyfiles.com/?p=3187 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, has announced several significant technological advancements that may influence the next phase of electric vehicle development. At its latest event, CATL unveiled three new battery solutions: the Shenxing PLUS, the Naxtra sodium-ion battery, and the Freevoy dual-chemistry pack. Naxtra: Commercializing Sodium-Ion Technology CATL […]

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]]> CATL’s New 5-Minute-Charge Battery: Good News for Tesla? https://synergyfiles.com/2025/04/catls-new-5-minute-charge-battery-2025/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:30:53 +0000 https://synergyfiles.com/?p=3175 Chinese battery giant CATL used its April 21 “Tech Day” in Shanghai to reveal two headline-grabbing technologies. Why the specs matter CATL says Naxtra reaches 175 Wh kg⁻¹, almost on par with mainstream lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells, but uses abundant, low-cost sodium and skips cobalt, nickel and graphite. That combination could undercut today’s LFP costs—crucial as […]

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]]> The fastest‑charging EVs right now (and what matters beyond speed) https://synergyfiles.com/2025/03/fastest-charging-evs-2025/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:16:46 +0000 https://synergyfiles.com/?p=3132 Last week, BYD announced a breakthrough feature enabling its new Seal Ultra model to recharge from 10% to 80% state‑of‑charge in under five minutes—a feat that sent BYD’s share price up nearly 12%. “We’ve effectively halved charging times compared to today’s best EVs,” said BYD Chief Engineer He Fei, underscoring the significance of this leap […]

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]]> China miles ahead of the US in clean energy race https://synergyfiles.com/2025/03/china-ahead-of-usa-in-clean-energy-race-2025/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:13:26 +0000 https://synergyfiles.com/?p=3112 China is pulling ahead in the global renewable energy race, leaving the U.S. struggling to keep pace. From solar and wind to electric vehicles and battery production, China’s rapid expansion and massive investments are reshaping the clean energy landscape. While the U.S. makes progress, policy uncertainty and slower deployment put it at risk of falling […]

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