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LG Energy Solution signs 2 trillion won supply deal with Mercedes-Benz
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South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution has signed a 2.06 trillion won battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz. The agreement, starting in March 2028 and running through June 2035, will supply batteries to North American and European markets, accounting for 8% of the company's 25.6 trillion won sales in 2024.
South Korea's transport ministry proposed law amendments to let EV buyers check battery makers and countries of origin. Disclosable information will expand from six to ten items, with higher fines for non-disclosure. New rules also target repeated battery defects with certification revocations.
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The Realme P4 Power introduces a 10,001mAh silicon-carbon battery to a mass-market smartphone priced at around $285 in India. CNET's tests showed exceptional endurance, outperforming many flagships. The device balances battery size with usability, though it lacks stereo speakers.
Traffic jams worry owners of electric vehicles in Indonesia's major cities. Unlike conventional cars, electric vehicles don't guzzle energy when fully stopped, but auxiliary systems still draw power. Battery drain in congestion typically ranges from 1 to 5 percent per hour.