Electric truck maker Nikola nears bankruptcy filing
February 07, 2025
The Phoenix, Arizona-based truck maker has been struggling to raise funds amid a depleting cash balance. Its shares have lost over 99% of their value since going public in 2020.
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Battery tech startup Dreamfly raises $1.4 million
February 06, 2025
Dreamfly’s battery solutions have a thermal case design that reduces operating temperatures and lowers fire risks. The batteries are also lightweight, enhancing efficiency.
SK On boosts R&D for all-solid-state batteries
February 03, 2025
The South Korean battery-maker plans to develop two types of ASSBs — polymer-oxide composite and sulfide-based.
Fire halts production at Californian battery storage facility
January 20, 2025
California blaze causes supply blockage from mega lithium battery storage facility.
Fire incident at BoardTek Electronics’ factory contained, no injuries reported
January 07, 2025
PSC specialist Zhen Ding Technology Holding says that a fire broke out in the copper plating workshop of its subsidiary BoardTek Electronics’ second factory on January 5, 2025. All personnel were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Terra Solar, Huawei partner on 3500 MW BESS project
December 09, 2024
Huawei, with its expertise in large-scale renewable energy projects, will equip the facility with containerized batteries and auxiliary components.
VW recalls 4,600 vehicles over battery overheating concerns
December 09, 2024
The recall affects plug-in hybrids such as the 2022-2023 model year Audi Q5 SUVs and 2022 Audi A7 vehicles in the US. The remedy is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2025.
Fire breaks out in CATL factory in China, no casualties reported
September 30, 2024
Emergency services were sent to the plant belonging to Chinese battery maker to fight the fire and organize the evacuation of any people inside the 15,000 square metre facility in Ningde.
Jaguar warns of battery fire risk in older I-Pace electric SUVs
September 02, 2024
The I-Pace batteries were reportedly made in Poland by LG Energy Solution, whose products are being probed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Fire damages multiple EVs at Rivian's Illinois plant
August 26, 2024
A fire broke out at the Illinois manufacturing facility of electric manufacturer Rivian on Saturday night, causing damage to an unspecified number of trucks.
Fire alarm: South Korea to advance EV battery certification scheme
August 26, 2024
The government had earlier asked car companies to voluntarily identify batteries used in electric vehicles after an EV fire in a parking lot on August 1 damaged about 140 cars, triggering panic.
EV fires: Hyundai, Kia focus on battery tech to boost safety
August 16, 2024
The two Korean automakers claimed their years of years of experience in developing hybrid vehicles and developing advanced technologies had given them an edge over competition.
South Korea officials meet to discuss EV fire safety norms
August 12, 2024
The fire on August 1 appears to have started spontaneously in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked below a residential apartment. The blaze damaged 140 cars and took about eight hours to control.
Samsung recalls 1 million electric ranges due to fire hazard
August 09, 2024
About 40 injuries, eight of them requiring medical attention, have been linked to the incidents. Seven fires involved the death of a pet, according to the recall.
Shinryo lines up buy-out of Indian cleanroom firm
July 19, 2024
Japanese industrial giant Shinryo Corporation will acquire GMP Technical Solutions, India’s 2nd largest cleanroom business.
Fire incident at Alpitronic
May 08, 2024
Earlier this morning, a major fire broke out at Alpitronic in Bolzano, Italy.
Intel builds the world's most advanced EUV litho machine
April 19, 2024
Intel's newly-formed chip foundry business says it has successfully assembled the most advanced piece of semiconductor kit ever made: a High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet lithography scanner.
Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
March 05, 2024
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany is without power following an electricity pylon catching fire near the plant.
Fire at Elkem Salten
December 11, 2023
A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at Elkem’s silicon plant in Salten, Norway, and emergency services were mobilised.
Intertek opens new battery centre of excellence Italy
November 27, 2023
Quality assurance, testing, inspection and certification solutions provider Intertek has opened a new Battery Xcellence Centre in Mestre, Italy.
Fire accident halts iPhone assembly in India
September 25, 2023
Taiwanese EMS provider Pegatron has reportedly temporarily shut down production at an iPhone assembly facility in India on Monday following a fire.
Fire hits South African electronics manufacturer
August 22, 2023
At 6.37 pm on Sunday, firefighters were alerted about an ongoing fire at South African electronics manufacturer SVA Electronics in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria.
Fire at Lithium producer Livent's North Carolina plant
June 26, 2023
In the early morning of Monday, June 26, 2023, a fire broke out at Livent Corporation's Bessemer City 800-acre manufacturing facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina.
Eltek reaches insurance settlement related to 2022 fire
June 22, 2023
PCB manufacturer Eltek Ltd. says that it reached a settlement with its insurance carrier under which the insurance company will pay an additional USD 2 million to cover costs and damages incurred by Eltek with respect to the fire in its plant in June 2022.
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Fire hits Apple supplier in India – production halted
February 28, 2023
Taiwanese Foxlink, a designer and manufacturer of connectors, cable assemblies, power management devices and an Apple supplier, has halted production at its manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India after a massive fire broke out.
ASML reports €21.2 billion net sales in 2022
January 26, 2023
The Dutch company finished the year on a strong note as it reports fourth-quarter net sales of EUR 6.4 billion, bringing the year total up to EUR 21.2 billion.
Unimicron Germany invests in PCB production
November 02, 2022
Unimicron Germany, based in Geldern in North Rhine-Westphalia, has invested a further EUR 12 million in new infrastructure, equipment and buildings in 2022.
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
September 19, 2022
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Taitung in the southeastern part of Taiwan on Sunday, local time, reports the Central Weather Bureau (CBW), the country's seismological center.
Fire broke out at Eltek's PCB plant in Petah Tikva
June 16, 2022
PCB manufacturer Eltek Ltd. says that yesterday evening, a fire broke out in one of the production rooms in the Company's plant in Petach-Tikva, Israel.
Solid-state battery company plans pilot plant in California
April 08, 2022
Solid-State Battery battery company, Blue Current, has named its new CEO, Ben Eiref. And at the same time Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP) has invested USD 30 million to accelerate commercialisation of the company’s technology and build its first megawatt-scale factory in California.
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