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Fire reignites at California battery plant after evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, causing highway and school closures. A fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern ...

The Guardian - 38m

Moss Landing lithium battery facility fire continues to burn, evacuations lifted

Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.

CBS News - 1h

Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California

Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.

The Wall Street Journal - 5h

Over 1,000 people ordered to evacuate after fire erupts in California battery storage plant

About 1,500 people were instructed to leave Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area.

NBC News - 7h

Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants

The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

BBC News - 16h

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as fire erupts at huge California battery storage plant

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants

ABC News - 20h

GM looks to make cheaper EV batteries after signing multibillion-dollar deal

General Motors aims to boost EV profitability with its deal with Norway-based graphite manufacturer Vianode for battery materials.

MarketWatch - 2d

GM Signs Multibillion-Dollar Deal for Supply of EV Battery Materials

The deal, with Norway’s Vianode, is for delivery of a material critical for electric-vehicle batteries.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

It’s Now Possible to Make Batteries Out of Paper

This startup just won an award at CES for its paper-based battery.

Inc. - Jan. 10

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe

Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s elections

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say

Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables

BBC News - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker

The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them

Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

15 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2025): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.

Wired - Jan. 3

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