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New Battery Technology Achieves 4x Energy Storage and 99% Efficiency for Electric Vehicles
Global, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Breakthrough battery innovations from multiple companies are revolutionizing electric vehicle performance. POSTECH researchers developed magnetic field-controlled lithium batteries delivering 1400 mAh/g capacity—four times current standards—while maintaining 99% efficiency for over 300 cycles. Meanwhile, Donut Lab’s solid-state batteries are already powering production vehicles in early 2026, offering 400 Wh/kg energy density and 5-minute charging capabilities. These technologies eliminate explosion risks and dendrite formation that plague traditional lithium-ion batteries, addressing key barriers like range anxiety and safety concerns that have slowed EV adoption.
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Dutch Solar Panels Still Pay Off Despite Net Metering Phase-Out in 2027
Netherlands, Saturday, 10 January 2026.
Solar energy remains financially advantageous for Dutch households even after net metering ends January 1, 2027. While the regulation helped solar installations surge from under 1% to 17.8% of electricity production by 2024, experts confirm solar power costs just €0.05 per kWh over 25 years compared to higher supplier rates.
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Dutch Electronics Giant Coolblue Adds Bicycle Helmets After CEO Loses Teeth in Cycling Accident
Netherlands, Friday, 9 January 2026.
Coolblue CEO Pieter Zwart’s dramatic bike crash that cost him several teeth has sparked an unexpected business pivot for the Dutch electronics retailer. The company will now sell bicycle helmets and mandate their use for delivery couriers nationwide, marking a strategic expansion beyond traditional electronics. Zwart’s candid LinkedIn video, showing his broken teeth, has generated hundreds of responses from helmet manufacturers eager to partner with the retailer. This personal experience highlights cycling safety concerns in the Netherlands, where helmet resistance has traditionally been strong.
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Robot Butlers Move Closer to Reality as Physical AI Takes Center Stage at CES 2026
Las Vegas, Saturday, 10 January 2026.
The world’s largest tech fair showcased a dramatic shift from screen-based AI to physical robots that can navigate real environments. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declared this the ‘ChatGPT moment for robotics,’ while Boston Dynamics plans to mass-produce tens of thousands of Atlas robots annually by 2029, potentially transforming household automation forever.