cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/9013335

CATL has now confirmed large-scale sodium-ion battery supply is beginning, and this could be one of the most important battery shifts we’ve seen in years. With NAXTRA cells reaching around 175 Wh/kg, strong cold-weather performance, long cycle life, and potentially much lower costs than LFP, sodium-ion is no longer just a lab story. It is moving into real production, real energy storage, and real vehicles.

A Sycamore Township man said a mandatory software update on his Volkswagen Jetta appeared to trigger a cascade of malfunctions, leaving key safety features and the infotainment system not working properly. A dealership then told him it would cost $1,600 to diagnose and repair:

https://archive.ph/lOUju

BYD has secured a record-breaking 11.2 GWh battery energy storage contract, marking one of the largest battery deals ever announced. The agreement highlights the company's growing dominance in global energy storage and reinforces its position as a major player beyond electric vehicles.

https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/10/byd-lands-historic-11-2-gwh-grid-contract-equivalent-to-186000-electric-vehicle-packs/

Australia's largest fuel retailer has acknowledged that the long-term future of petrol is fading as electric vehicles continue to gain market share. The company is now investing heavily in EV charging infrastructure, signaling a major shift in strategy as Australia's transport industry moves toward an electric future.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/petrols-days-are-numbered-says-key-australian-fuel-refinery-operator/

Seriously, weekly I restart the laptop to clear out the cache and ram and whatnot and from restart to launch then opening chrome it's like a hot minute tops. Meanwhile back on my old hdd laptop a restart was a 10-15 min affair.

Moore's Law!

Farmers that combine grazing land with solar farms (badass name incoming: agrovolatics) are seeing 2-3x income to traditional farming.

I came across this while doing some cursed bitbanging design to cut down on the number of GPIO pins needed by using shift registers. Thought it was very interesting, with the FIFOs and the CPU halting reads and writes.

In northern Nigeria, locally converted electric minibuses are offering residents a more affordable alternative as rising fuel prices and the high cost of living put pressure on household budgets. The growing use of electric public transport is helping drivers cut operating costs while giving passengers a cheaper way to travel, reflecting a broader shift toward cost-effective mobility solutions