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Korea science ministry to boost global cooperation with fusion technology leaders

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT plans to expand international cooperation to commercialise fusion power with leading countries including Britain and the United States. First Vice Minister Ku Hyuk-chae attended the Global Fusion Policy Summit in London and discussed ways to broaden bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The meeting explored extending cooperation beyond technology development to regulation, commercialisation and industrial ecosystems. Ku also met a British energy minister to review joint R&D and discuss further cooperation.

Mobility

EV battery replacement has its own timing; range drop alone misses signals

An analysis said an EV battery should not be replaced simply because driving range has declined slightly. What matters is the pattern of change, with sudden and hard-to-explain shifts needing inspection. U.S. Energy Department data showed battery failure replacements excluding recalls were 1.5 percent across about 15,000 plug-in vehicles. Range estimates on dashboards do not directly reflect battery health because conditions affect them. Drivers should check warnings, abrupt range or charging limits, and warranty coverage.

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U.S. effectively bars Chinese batteries for power grids, putting energy storage market on alert

The fast-growing U.S. energy storage market could face a near-term shock as moves accelerate to cut reliance on Chinese-made batteries, raising worries about delays and higher costs. An executive order issued in late August under the Trump administration bans installation of foreign-made large-scale power system equipment deemed a national security risk, covering battery energy storage systems as well as inverters and transformers. Analysts say projects could be delayed while rules are clarified.