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Honda Introduces New Amazon Storefront in U.S. for Power Equipment Products

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:52:08 EDT

- - • American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced the launch of its new Amazon storefront for Power Equipment products, making it easier for consumers in the U.S. to explore and shop Honda Power Equipment products online. - - - - - • The storefront serves as a centralized destination for consumers to learn about Honda offerings, with a curated lineup available. - - - - - • Orders are fulfilled through the Honda Power Equipment authorized dealer network, delivering the same trusted suppor...

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Mitsubishi Electric's ME Innovation Fund Invests in JIJ, Startup Using Quantum Computers to Develop Mathematical Optimization Middleware

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:28:04 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in JIJ Inc., a Japanese startup that uses quantum computers and other technologies to develop middleware 1 for mathematical optimization.2 The company's JijZept development platform is highly regarded for helping businesses solve diverse challenges by using mathematical optimization without requiring specialized expertise. - - Quantum computing is currently transitioning from the research...

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ACCIONA posts revenues of €10.14 billion (+9.9%) and maintains 2026 targets

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 05:55:10 EDT

- - • INFRASTRUCTURE: Concessions asset portfolio reaches an all-time high of €136.05 billion - • ACCIONA ENERG�A: The recent sale of assets in Spain (€498 million) will be reflected in the income statement in the second half of the year - • NORDEX: Wind turbine manufacturer achieves EBITDA of €354 million (+88.8%) and increases its backlog to €18.39 billion (+28.3%) - - - ACCIONA delivered first-half results in line with its expectations for 2026 and reaffirmed its full-year targets,...

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Building energy security through more sustainable batteries

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 05:11:03 EDT

For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn't about creating the world's “best” battery. It's about designing the right battery for the right job. - - As a fifth-year PhD candidate in MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Smith studies sodium-ion batteries, an emerging alternative to the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. By replacing expensive critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt with m...

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Ardian partners with the leading battery technology specialist Munich Electrification providing capital to accelerate the Company's strategy

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 04:57:03 EDT

• Munich Electrification is a globally leading independent battery technology company, providing battery management systems, sensor technology and software for electric mobility and battery energy storage systems - - • With development, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Europe, Munich Electrification is well positioned as an integral part in the ongoing energy transition while supporting European technological sovereignty - - • Ardian provides capital to accelerate Munich El...

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Rare Opportunity to Acquire Generating Hydro-Electric Scheme With FiT Subsidy

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 01:00:00 EDT

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire an established 1,022kW run-of-river hydro-electric scheme in the Scottish Highlands with Feed-in Tariff eligibility running until December 2033. - - Commissioned in December 2013 and located on the Glendoe Estate, near Fort Augustus on the south-east shore of Loch Ness, the scheme has a proven generation track record. The principal G1 turbine has recently been refurbished by Gilkes. - - Investment highlights : - - - • 2.52GWh average annual generatio...

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The Energy Gap No One Talks About — And How NovaChargeX Is Addressing It

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:24:42 EDT

Why the World Needs Continuous Clean Energy — and How NovaChargeX Is Shaping the Future of Power Stability - - As the global transition toward renewable energy accelerates, one major challenge continues to affect reliability: intermittency. Solar power depends on sunlight, wind energy depends on weather, and battery storage alone cannot fully satisfy the growing demand for continuous electricity. As nations expand electrification, artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturi...

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Scania Industrial Batteries announces strategic battery partnership with MacLean Engineering

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:04:26 EDT

- - • Scania has signed a strategic partnership with a leading manufacturer of mobile equipment solutions for underground mining operations. - • Scania has been selected as MacLean Engineering's primary battery supplier for its growing portfolio of battery-electric underground mining equipment. - • Under the agreement, Scania will supply its Core 800 battery packs to MacLean. - - - Scania Industrial Batteries and MacLean Engineering have announced a strategic collaboration to support...

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Renault Group prioritizes electrification of its vehicle lineup and sales quality

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:40:07 EDT

- - • In 2026 H1, Renault Group recorded stable global sales, with 1,165,133 vehicles sold (-0.4% vs. 2025 H1). This result, driven by the complementarity of the Group's three brands, reflects improved sales quality, a strong focus on value, and accelerated electrification of the lineup. - - - • Internationally [1], in PC + LCV [2], Renault Group strengthens its positions in its strategic markets, driven by growth in Renault brand sales for the second consecutive year (+2.8%). Group sal...

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Henkel launches next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K conductivity

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:29:55 EDT

Rising thermal loads in vehicle electronics are increasing the need for high-performance thermal management solutions, especially in advanced applications such as ADAS, ECUs, or power conversion components in electric vehicles. To address this fast-evolving challenge, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO, a next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K thermal conductivity. This new material enables more effective heat transfer in critical sys...

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Ocean Winds reaches full power from its first floating offshore wind project in France

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:09:40 EDT

� Ocean Winds' EFGL floating wind farm (30 MW) has reached full power, marking the start of full operations for OW's second floating wind project globally, and its second project in France after Yeu-Noirmoutier bottom-fixed wind farm (EMYN – 500 MW). - - � This milestone represents another significant step forward for the global floating offshore wind industry, highlighting the ability of this technology to bring together high-capacity clean energy with regional collaboration, local supp...

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Mitsubishi Electric to Transfer Part of its Shareholding in Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products to Konecranes

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:15:13 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it reached an agreement to transfer a portion of its shares in its wholly owned, Fukuoka-based subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products Corporation, to Konecranes Oyj, a company based in Finland. The transaction is expected to be completed within the current fiscal year ending in March 2027, pending necessary regulatory approvals. Following the transfer, Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products will become a Kon...

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