![Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep' Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693739648_Chandarayaan.jpg)
Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'
The Pragyan rover from the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was "set into Sleep mode" but with batteries charged and receiver on, ISRO said.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![Carrier ablaze off Dutch coast carrying almost 500 electric cars Carrier ablaze off Dutch coast carrying almost 500 electric cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690538989_TBCARGOSHIPFIRE.jpg)
Carrier ablaze off Dutch coast carrying almost 500 electric cars
EV lithium-ion batteries burn twice the energy of normal fire, maritime officials and insurers say the industry has not kept up with risks.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Indonesia's electric vehicle ambitions hinge on green mining drive Indonesia's electric vehicle ambitions hinge on green mining drive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680244345_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia's electric vehicle ambitions hinge on green mining drive
With the world's largest reserves of nickel, used extensively in making batteries, Indonesia aims to become an electric vehicle powerhouse.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660882878_KilangHaram.jpg)
Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE
The Penang DOE has ordered a factory found illegally recycling cadmium and lithium batteries in Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam to stop operations.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Vacation checklist: Getting your car ready for a road trip Vacation checklist: Getting your car ready for a road trip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657945895_VACATION.jpg)
Vacation checklist: Getting your car ready for a road trip
From punctures to flat batteries and engine failure, breakdowns on the road are an unfortunate reality for many vacationers.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Local electric scooter launched, Malaysia on track to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 Local electric scooter launched, Malaysia on track to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639049548_DatukSeriDrAdham.jpg)
Local electric scooter launched, Malaysia on track to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050
The launch of locally made electric scooters powered by nano-structured batteries proves the commitment of MOSTI in ensuring Malaysia's goal of becoming a carbon-neutral country by 2050.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Four tips for optimal smartphone charging Four tips for optimal smartphone charging](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613118117_charging.jpg)
Four tips for optimal smartphone charging
Current Lithium-ion batteries theoretically support an average 500 to 1,000 charge cycles before giving up the ghost for good.
Fri Feb 12 2021
![R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609913718_AKON.jpg)
R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company
Congo is Africa's top producer of copper and the world's leading miner of cobalt, used in electric car batteries.
Wed Jan 06 2021
![Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608616172_APPLE.jpg)
Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources
Central to Apple's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range.
Tue Dec 22 2020
![Electric car batteries: The facts Electric car batteries: The facts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605603415_TECHNOLOGY.jpg)
Electric car batteries: The facts
Electric car batteries have the world's superpowers vying for a share of what promises to be a lucrative market.
Tue Nov 17 2020
![How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599015975_EWASTE.jpg)
How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste
Our societies buy and throw away high-tech items at an astonishing rate.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Is the humble brick the key to the battery of the future? Is the humble brick the key to the battery of the future?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597409275_Bricks.jpg)
Is the humble brick the key to the battery of the future?
A prototype of a brick capable of storing electricity, allowing basic bricks to function like batteries has been developed.
Sat Aug 15 2020
![Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7 Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487925974_SamsungGroup.jpg)
Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7
Samsung said it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition, in its home country priced $611 - about 30 percent lower than the Note 7's original launch price.
Sun Jul 02 2017
![Battery pack fire causes alarm at hospital Battery pack fire causes alarm at hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497065734_HospitalPusrawi.jpg)
Battery pack fire causes alarm at hospital
Titiwangsa Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Danian Abdul Razak said they received a distress call from the public at 1.58pm.
Sat Jun 10 2017
![A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51494821206_jetBlueairlines.jpg)
A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing
A smoking laptop battery forced an unexpected landing for a transatlantic JetBlue flight Tuesday, renewing questions about the safety of flying with lithium-ion batteries.
Thu Jun 01 2017