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Prolectric pairs solar AND battery storage for big off-grid power [video]

UK-based Prolectric hopes to make the thrum of diesel generators a thing of the past with the unveiling of its new three-phase ProCharge battery energy storage system (BESS). The ProCharge is a rugged, compact, skid-mounted generator that combines 12 high-wattage solar panels with a massive battery to deliver up to 45 kVA of power wherever it’s needed. Read more…

Tesla’s “Mad Max” mode returns, stirring excitement and concern

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Tesla has once again released a feature for its driver-assist system with a name designed to attract attention: “Mad Max.” This setting, part of what the company calls “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” allows for higher speeds and more frequent lane changes. Some drivers are praising the update, but it arrives at a time when Tesla is already facing questions from safety… Read more…

NOVONIX delivers synthetic graphite sample to carbon processor


Battery materials firm NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade sample of synthetic graphite for industrial applications to one of North America’s largest value-added carbon processors. NOVONIX provided an industrial-grade mass production sample of specified products for final qualification for use in various industrial applications. Industrial-grade product qualification is fast and flexible and enables a faster… Read more…