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LAO: ASEAN and Korea Strengthen Economic Ties

VIENTIANE  – The Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Economic Community, Satvinder Singh, attended the 40th SEOM-ROK Consultation in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The meeting focused on the implementation and potential upgrade of the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA), highlighting the ongoing … Continue reading LAO: ASEAN and Korea Strengthen Economic Ties

Electric vehicles: New sodium battery from Korea

DAEJEON – Electromobility has achieved a decisive breakthrough: Korean researchers have developed groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize the charging of electric vehicles. The new cell chemistry was developed by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), one of the … Continue reading Electric vehicles: New sodium battery from Korea

InterBattery 2024: Samsung SDI Presents ‘Super-Gap’ Battery

SEOUL – Samsung SDI, a global leader in battery technology, made waves at InterBattery 2024 by revealing a suite of cutting-edge ‘super-gap’ battery innovations. These advancements promise to revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Let’s delve into the … Continue reading InterBattery 2024: Samsung SDI Presents ‘Super-Gap’ Battery

EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries

BRUSSELS  – A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. This is a major step towards reducing electronic waste and extending the lifespan of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. Background: Why user-replaceable … Continue reading EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries