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Northvolt CEO resigns as Europe’s big hope for a battery champion files for bankruptcy

The chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Northvolt, Europe’s Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy

The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency

As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration's policies.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

B1G Time: Why the Phil Longo-Wisconsin marriage was doomed, rooting interests for Big Ten playoff hopefuls

This week's B1G Time also makes a prediction against the spread for the much-anticipated Ohio State-Indiana clash

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

College football winners, losers in Week 10: Ole Miss sizzles in win, Nebraska still can't break through

The Rebels' offense finally hit high gear against an SEC foe in a 63-21 demolition of Arkansas

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Battery start-up Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

Europe’s big hope for homegrown manufacturing has struggled with production at its factory in northern Sweden

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why Elon Musk’s Plan to Reinvent EV Batteries Was Dissed by a Chinese Battery Leader

Inside Tesla a team has been feverishly working to reinvent the power cells that make EVs work. The founder of the world’s biggest battery maker said the effort was doomed to fail.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Volvo moves to buy out Northvolt from Gothenburg battery project

Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker is reviewing options for a potential partnership

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Suzuki Motor unveils battery EV e VITARA in Europe

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Kentucky Electric Vehicle Battery Production Workers Attempt to Unionize

Workers who build electric vehicle batteries are hoping to achieve better working conditions.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Honda’s game-changing solid-state EV battery line unveiled in Japan

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Northvolt chief warns of faltering green transition after battery maker’s bankruptcy

Europe’s best-funded start-up raised $15bn but was left with just $30mn in cash

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles.

Business - CNBC - November 5

How Can You Stop Batteries From Catching Fire? Perhaps by Adding Some Water

Governments and investors are pouring money into the search for batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Woman asks that battery and assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young

The woman who told police she was the ex-girlfriend of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has retracted statements which led to his arrest on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on Oct. 8

Sports - ABC News - November 7

Browns' Jameis Winston dove in to the end zone for TD, and the battery on his helmet popped out

Jameis Winston's helmet communication device had an issue.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Saka: Arsenal's title hopes are 'not delusional'

Bukayo Saka has said it is "not delusional" to think Arsenal can still win the Premier League.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Bulgarians vote with little hope of breaking a political deadlock

Bulgarians are voting in the seventh general elections in just over three years, with little hope that a stable government will be formed to stop the country’s growing political instability

World - ABC News - October 27

Cornish miner hoping to capitalise on global race for lithium

Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targets

World - Financial Times - October 27

The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas

Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race

Rep. Colin Allred (D) is homing in on suburban voters to pull him over the finish line with a week to go in Texas’s increasingly tight Senate race. Polls have shown Allred closing the gap with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Harris campaign hopes to drive young voters to the polls

In her third battleground stop of the day on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on young voter turnout. Polls show Harris has a 23-point advantage ...

Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies

A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

Follow live: Joe Flacco starts in place of Anthony Richardson as Colts visit Vikings

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Sports - ESPN - November 3

How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape

Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.

'Norris' hopes crushed by Verstappen performance for the ages'

Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.

Rangers Blow Up Offensive Lines In Hopes For Improvement

Peter Laviolette made some drastic changes to the offensive lines with their game in need of a jumpstart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate

Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Dejected Democrats look to House as 'only hope'

For Democrats around the country, the last hope rests in the House. The party lost control of the Senate on Tuesday, as expected. And by the early hours of Wednesday, Decision Desk HQ projected ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

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