Toyota adds $2.5 billion for Triad car battery plant
Toyota Motor Corporation says it's boosting its investment in a planned Greensboro-Randolph megasite by $2.5 billion.
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Economic growth at Triad megasite and airport brings challenges
After years of planning and development by the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, Piedmont Triad International Airport, and other local leaders, the hard work is bearing fruit.
Toyota to bring 1,750 new jobs to the Piedmont
Some 1,700 transportation jobs are coming to the Piedmont courtesy of Toyota.
South Korean Electric Vehicle Battery Makers Reach $1.8B Deal To End Trade Dispute
The deal means both companies will be able to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles at a time when President Biden hopes to boost support for the industry as part of his climate plan.
How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts
Power outages are increasingly common, putting everything from clean drinking water to medical equipment at risk. Some communities are installing solar power and large batteries to protect themselves.
It's Rice Vs. Seaweed Vs. Solar ATMs For A $1 Million Prize
The Hult Prize goes to a team of student entrepreneurs with an idea that will make the world a better place. Former President Clinton was on hand to announce the winner.
When A Boy Sticks Magnets Up His Nose, Doctors Have To Get Ingenious
Children often swallow small magnets or stick them into noses or ears. They can cause serious internal damage, and doctors sometimes have to think outside the box to remove them safely.
At 94, Lithium-Ion Pioneer Eyes A New Longer-Lasting Battery
In 1980, John Goodenough's work led to the lithium-ion battery, now found in everything from phones to electric cars. He and fellow researchers say they've come up with a faster-charging alternative.
Samsung Pins Blame On Batteries For Galaxy Note 7 Meltdowns
The world's biggest smartphone maker announced the findings of its investigation into its fire-prone phones that led to a record-sized recall last fall.
As Batteries Keep Catching Fire, U.S. Safety Agency Prepares For Change
The Consumer Product Safety Commission grabbed the spotlight in recalls of hoverboard scooters and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones. It's a tiny agency with a vast oversight of thousands of products.