The Verge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In its first round of funding from its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, Amazon is investing in the battery and e-waste recycling company led by former Tesla executive JB Straubel, along with four other companies. But when rechargeable lithium-ion batteries like those in Rivian’s EVs get tossed out, they do more than leave behind a big mess.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2020

This week’s announcement is the latest move Apple has made to become a more environmentally friendly company, and it follows a big pledge it made in July to curb greenhouse gas emissions. But it plays out differently in real life, says Sara Behdad, associate professor of environmental engineering sciences at the University of Florida.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Another pledged to reach an annual recurring revenue of $100 million in a few years. And execution is the easiest thing to talk about, but the hardest thing to do in life and in business.” One founder set eyes on getting the most downloads in the mobile gaming category.

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TechNode

DECEMBER 20, 2024

CATL also announced a goal to build 1,000 battery swap stations independently in China next year, and create an inclusive ecosystem to ensure a worry-free experience throughout the life cycle for future EV owners. Battery swapping has long faced skepticism. Either way, huge efforts will be needed.

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The Verge

MAY 11, 2020

The FTC sued Monahan over claims that he misused the nearly $800,000 he raised on Kickstarter and Indiegogo to bring the backpacks to life and instead spent the money on personal expenses and bitcoin. Monahan shipped a few beta units, but the vast majority of backers never got anything for the money they pledged.

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Engadget

MARCH 11, 2025

Lithium-ion batteries dont perform well in heat and you should avoid charging them if its hotter than 95 degrees doing so can degrade the battery quickly and even cause them to malfunction. If you really want to give your phone a new lease on life, a new internal battery could be the ticket.

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