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Michael Holder demonstrates Canary
Michael Holder, a McMaster University student and president of the Deep-space Analogue Research Expedition team, demonstrates the drone he and his colleagues will use to map tunnels in Iceland.
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Minister Wilkinson announces EV, infrastructure funding for Waterloo region
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson sits down with Craig Norris, the host of CBC K-W's The Morning Edition, to talk about new sustainability funding for Waterloo region and the challenges of meeting Canada's 2035...
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South Korea: One dead, 21 ‘unaccounted for’ as fire rages at lithium battery plant in Hwaseong
One person is dead and 21 are unaccounted for as a fire burns at a lithium battery manufacturing plant in South Korea.
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EVs and e-bikes are more popular than ever. Are all those batteries headed for landfills?
There's a push in Quebec to find new technology that could help recycle materials found in rechargeable batteries, like those in electric cars and e-bikes.
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NYC launches pilot program for grid-connected Citi Bike charging stations
The pilot program is funded by Lyft, and Con Edison installed the grid box that allows the bikes to connect to the city’s power grid.
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New Jersey fire departments emphasize lithium-ion battery safety after recent fires
A fire on a Sayreville school bus may have involved a lithium-ion battery, according to officials.
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Lithium-ion batteries fire prevention bill for NYC goes to Sente for final vote
The bill was pushed by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres in order to protect residents from devastating fires caused by the batteries.
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Lithium-ion batteries fire prevention bill for Brooklyn goes to Senate for final vote
The bill was pushed by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres in order to protect residents from devastating fires caused by the batteries.
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Lithium-ion batteries fire prevention bill for the Bronx goes to Senate for final vote
The bill was pushed by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres in order to protect residents from devastating fires caused by the batteries.
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Freeland says Honda's expanding Ontario footprint shows Canada's emergence in EV market
CBC News has learned Port Colborne, Ont., will be the site of Honda's next plant in its Canadian electric vehicle supply chain. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says it shows the federal government's investment tax credits are...
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Bound Brook starts Lithium Ion Identification Program to help firefighters identify risks
Officials are asking for residents with cars running on lithium-ion batteries to register for the new program.
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E-bike shop owner in Flatbush behind bars, accused of unsafe conditions in his business
There have been 52 investigations and one death this year because of e-bike batteries, according to city officials.
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Metrolinx is making room for more bikes on GO trains amid surging demand
GO Transit says it’s adding eight new bike coaches for one of its busiest train lines. The move comes after riders on the Kitchener line complained of passenger cars overcrowded with e-bikes. Concerns have also been raised about the...
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Fire department warns against buying off-brand rechargeable lithium batteries
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services say modified lithium batteries were to blame for two fires in the city's Downtown Eastside this past weekend. Capt. Matthew Trudeau warns that fires caused by off-brand replacement batteries for devices...
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What's it like to drive an electric pickup truck in the subarctic?
Ben Baird, a Yellowknife resident, takes us for a drive in his electric truck and tells us about the challenges of owning an EV like his. Between range anxiety, infrastructure, and costs, owners like Baird face several barriers.
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This giant battery could be a solution for power outages
With extreme weather becoming more common, more people are trying to better prepare for power outages. Nova Scotia Power says it will take the next year to evaluate if it can expand a pilot project that delivers back-up electricity...
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Big Push For EV: Is India Fully Prepared For Electric Vehicles?
India's EV landscape is evolving rapidly, boasting 2.3 million registered EVs as of August 2023. In 2024, every major auto brand in the country either features or plans to launch an EV. However, entrenched ICE vehicles persist, and...
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Check out Waterloo region’s 1st electric bus
Grand River Transit unveiled the face of its new fully electric bus on Friday. This bus is the first of 11 that will be included in the GRT fleet as part of the zero-emission bus pilot program.
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E-bike battery fire engulfs Toronto subway car
An e-bike powered by a lithium ion battery aboard a Toronto subway caught fire and quickly spread into the surrounding subway car, injuring one person. As the number of these devices increases, fire chiefs say these types of fires are...
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Stretching Your Dollar: Is Upgrading to the iPhone 15 Necessary?
Stretching Your Dollar: Is Upgrading to the iPhone 15 Necessary?
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New EU regulation plans for smartphones to include replaceable batteries
The EU wants to prevent manufacturers from making it difficult for consumers to change their devices' batteries safely and cheaply.
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Saskatchewan First Nations want in on the latest resource 'gold rush'
Saskatchewan First Nations see a new 'gold rush' coming for critical minerals used in batteries and new technologies. Now, they're sending a message to industries and governments that they are willing partners, but must be included in...
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Be Well: How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Be Well: How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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NYC announces e-bike safety changes after deadly fire
New York Mayor Eric Adams says he has been sounding the alarm to ensure lithium-ion batteries no longer pose a deadly threat in his city.Adams announced on Wednesday that following a deadly fire that killed four people at e-bike shop on...