March 27, 2025

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Lithium-ion batteries are remaking Google’s data centers

Sometimes the smallest of news items can point to bigger trends lurking beneath the surface. Case in point: Google announced late last month that it has installed 100 million lithium-ion cells across its data centers to provide backup power to its servers. On its own, it’s not earth-shattering news. But it shines a light on

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Battery manufacturer Northvolt nears the end as it files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Northvolt filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday, the latest blow to Europe’s attempts to create a battery manufacturing juggernaut that could rival the Chinese giants. Though the Swedish startup has raised more than $14 billion, it has been running short on cash recently. Northvolt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. in November. Since

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