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China proposes PV product grading system in bid to drive industry consolidation
<p>China has proposed a PV product grading system that classifies modules into three quality tiers based on reliability, performance, and environmental attributes. The framework is expected to influence procurement, financing, and insurance decisions in a bid to drive industry…
National MagLab Introduces New Interactive Virtual Tour
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More Value, Same Price: 2026 Tesla Model Y Debuts with 821 km Range and Fifth-Gen Motor
In the current automotive landscape, Tesla continues to demonstrate a strategy of executing significant product updates with minimal public fanfare. The 2026 Model Y has been quietly listed for sale without a dedicated press conference, trending social media campaigns, or official announcements from the brand’s verified accounts. However, a review of the updated specification sheet reveals that this release constitutes a comprehensive engineering and feature upgrade rather than a routine mid-cycle refresh, according to Autohome.
Surging Data Center Demand Drives Reliance on Magnetic Cooling Technology
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Audi Unveils Limited-Edition Hybrid Supercar Nuvolari
Audi has officially unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition hybrid super sports car restricted to a global production run of just 499 units. According to electrive.com, the vehicle combines a high-performance twin-turbocharged V8 internal combustion engine with three axial-flux electric motors, positioning it as the most powerful production model in the brand’s history. With a total system output of 736 kW, the Nuvolari is scheduled to enter customer deliveries in the first half of 2027.
Coreless Motors for Dexterous Hands Drive Humanoid Robot Advancements; Industry Outlook Remains Positive
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Greenland Mines Acquires Sarfartoq Rare Earth Project from Neo Performance Materials for $35M
The US-listed company announced it has agreed to acquire the Sarfartoq project in southwest Greenland from Neo Performance Materials. As a consideration, it will pay a total of 35 m i l l i o n , c o m p r i s i n g 35 million, comprising 35 mi l l i o n , co m p r i s in g 20 million cash and $15 million in newly issued shares. As part of the…
USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/ZT1OFnje10PIBe94DazYeG1qolzBeYerBYbs9No4nNA/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMjAzNzgwMTA1LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will…
Ionic Rare Earths, AML partner up to support US permanent magnet supply chain
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Energy Fuels Marks Milestones in Production of Domestic Feedstock for Magnets in USA, Plans Expansions
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