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State of Internet Access in Guatemala: From City Wi-Fi to Satellite Lifelines

State of Internet Access in Guatemala: From City Wi-Fi to Satellite Lifelines

4G LTE coverage is extensive, reaching about 91% of the population in 2024, while 3G coverage reaches about 95%. In 2023, SIT held spectrum auctions that raised about $176 million in total: 126 MHz in the 2.5 GHz band brought in about $49 million (with Tigo $32 million and Claro $17 million) and a later 700 MHz tender raised about $127 million. Starlink officially launched in Guatemala in June 2024 with the Starlink Mini kit priced around Q1,600 ($200) and monthly plans of Q510–560 ($65–72), delivering speeds of 100–200 Mbps with latency of 20–50 ms. As of early 2024, about
18 Junho 2025
Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, often a ceramic, glass, or solid polymer, and many designs use lithium metal anodes. Prototype solid-state cells have demonstrated energy densities of about 300–450 Wh/kg, with Mercedes-Benz and Factorial reporting roughly 450 Wh/kg. Toyota claims its solid-state EV batteries will charge from 10% to 80% in roughly 10 minutes. Solid-state batteries use non-flammable solid electrolytes, drastically reducing fire risk and leakage compared with liquid electrolytes. Volkswagen reported a solid-state prototype that retained 95% of its capacity after 1,000 charge cycles (about 500,000 km). In 2025, solid-state production costs are around
QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

Cobra, QuantumScape’s ceramic separator manufacturing process, was integrated into baseline production in June 2025, delivering ~25× faster heat-treatment and a dramatically smaller equipment footprint. The company’s stock surged from about $4.33 on June 24, 2025 to $7.65 on June 26, 2025, a roughly 47% year-to-date gain by mid-2025. In April 2025, QuantumScape announced a strategic collaboration with Murata Manufacturing to support high-volume production of ceramic separators using the Cobra process. Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo license to produce QuantumScape solid-state cells up to 40 GWh per year (expandable to 80 GWh) was established in mid-2024. In March 2024 QuantumScape began shipping Alpha-2
28 Junho 2025
Beyond Lithium-Ion: Sodium-Ion vs. Solid-State vs. Lithium-Sulfur – Who Wins the Next Battery Race?

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Sodium-Ion vs. Solid-State vs. Lithium-Sulfur – Who Wins the Next Battery Race?

CATL unveiled the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion EV battery, named Naxtra, in 2023 and began deploying it in cars by late 2023. Sodium-ion cells typically deliver 140–160 Wh/kg, with CATL’s best prototypes around 175 Wh/kg and a second-generation cell expected to exceed 200 Wh/kg. All-solid-state lithium batteries are projected to store 50% to 100% more energy than today’s Li-ion, with Toyota claiming a 20% initial range boost for its solid-state packs due in 2027–28. Solid-state designs could enable 600–1000+ miles per charge, according to industry projections and Toyota’s statements. Lithium-sulfur cells have a theoretical energy density of 600–800 Wh/kg, Fraunhofer’s
Internet Access in Georgia (Country) vs Georgia (U.S. State): Infrastructure, Coverage, Providers & Digital Divide

Internet Access in Georgia (Country) vs Georgia (U.S. State): Infrastructure, Coverage, Providers & Digital Divide

By December 2019, fiber connections in Georgia (country) totaled 758,680, with DSL at 41,345 and FTTH accounting for over 82% of fixed broadband. Georgia’s national backbone lands at the Black Sea port of Poti and runs along rail lines to Tbilisi, interconnecting Armenia and Azerbaijan. Starlink became available in Georgia in November 2023 after mid-2022 ComCom authorization, with service priced around 160 GEL per month and a one-time equipment cost of 1,780 GEL. MagtiCom and Silknet dominate Georgia’s fixed broadband market, together accounting for about 78% of subscriptions in May 2023 (MagtiCom ~47.7%, Silknet ~30.9%). Open Net, a nonprofit fiber
31 Julho 2025
Drone Laws Exposed (2025): The Ultimate Guide to U.S. FAA Rules, No-Fly Zones, and State Regulations

Drone Laws Exposed (2025): The Ultimate Guide to U.S. FAA Rules, No-Fly Zones, and State Regulations

The FAA divides drones into Recreational and Part 107 Commercial categories, with the latter requiring a Remote Pilot Certificate (minimum 16 years old, English proficiency, passing the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small exam, TSA background check) and a certificate valid for 2 years plus 24‑month recurrent training. Recreational flyers must pass the TRUST safety test, and any drone over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA for $5 and remain registered for 3 years with the registration number on the drone. Remote ID became mandatory for drones that must be registered starting Sept 16, 2023, with enforcement
14 Junho 2025
UK ‘Two‑Tier State Pension’ Row: What Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2025 Means for Your Taxes and Retirement

UK ‘Two‑Tier State Pension’ Row: What Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2025 Means for Your Taxes and Retirement

The UK state pension has jumped to the top of the political and financial agenda again – not because of the usual triple‑lock debate, but because of a controversial new promise that risks creating what critics call a “two‑tier state pension”. Following the Autumn Budget 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that pensioners whose only income is the state pension will not pay income tax on it during this Parliament. Everyone else – including people with even a modest private pension or small top‑ups – will still be taxed in the usual way. Pensions Age+1 At the same time, the
7 Dezembro 2025
Beyond Lithium-Ion: How Solid-State, Lithium-Sulfur, Sodium-Ion & Graphene Batteries Will Revolutionize EVs, Gadgets and Grid Storage

Beyond Lithium-Ion: How Solid-State, Lithium-Sulfur, Sodium-Ion & Graphene Batteries Will Revolutionize EVs, Gadgets and Grid Storage

Solid-state batteries use a solid electrolyte and lithium-metal anodes, offering 50–100% higher energy density than today’s Li‑ion and 1,000+ cycles with about 95% capacity retention, with Toyota targeting 750 miles per charge and 10-minute charging by 2027–2028. Lithium-sulfur batteries have a theoretical energy density above 500 Wh/kg, and a recent all-solid-state Li‑S cell demonstrated around 25,000 cycles with 80% capacity retention, though energy density still needs improvement. Sodium-ion batteries today run around 160–175 Wh/kg, CATL claims 175 Wh/kg with over 10,000 cycles and operation from −40°C to +70°C, and Chery launched the first Na‑ion EV in 2023 with mass production
16 Junho 2025
The Real State of Internet in Belarus: Wired, Wireless, and Watching from the Sky

The Real State of Internet in Belarus: Wired, Wireless, and Watching from the Sky

By the end of 2022, 89.5% of Belarusians were online, with about 8.27 million internet users and 86.9% penetration recorded by early 2023. Beltelecom reported about 2.9 million GPON fiber subscribers by the end of 2022, a figure that reached roughly 3 million by mid-2024. Approximately 82.4% of small settlements with 50–100 inhabitants have access to fiber-optic broadband. As of April 2024, 4G LTE coverage reached 93% of Belarus’s territory and 99% of its population via the beCloud network. MTS Belarus had around 5.7 million mobile subscribers, A1 about 4.8 million, and life:) about 1.5 million as of 2024. There
1 Junho 2025
Solid Power (SLDP) Charges Ahead: Will Solid-State Batteries Supercharge Its Stock?

Solid Power (SLDP) Charges Ahead: Will Solid-State Batteries Supercharge Its Stock?

Company Overview: Background, Technology & Mission Solid Power is an industry-leading developer of all-solid-state battery cells with a mission to “power the next generation of electric vehicles” via safer, high-performance energy storagedcfmodeling.comdcfmodeling.com. The company spun out of research at the University of Colorado and was founded in 2011 by a team of battery scientists and engineers (including Dr. Se-Hee Lee, Dr. Conrad Stoldt, and Doug Campbell)dcfmodeling.com. After years of lab development and prototyping, Solid Power gained validation through partnerships with BMW (2018) and Ford (2019), and it raised significant venture funding (e.g. $130 million Series B in 2020)dcfmodeling.com. In late 2021,
QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

QuantumScape (QS) Stock Surges 180% on Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs – What’s Next After a Sudden Plunge?

Stock Price & Recent Performance QuantumScape’s headquarters in San Jose, CA. The battery startup’s stock was a top performer in 2025, surging nearly 200% amid solid-state battery hype. QuantumScape’s stock (NYSE: QS) has seen a roller-coaster 2025. After starting the year in the single digits, QS went on an explosive run, gaining roughly 170–180% year-to-date as of mid-October247wallst.com. The rally accelerated in late September and early October, when a string of positive announcements (detailed below) sent the stock to new heights. Shares hit an intraday peak around $16.49 by October 3 and continued upward to flirt with the $19 level
QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

QuantumScape (QS) Aandeel Stijgt met 180% door Doorbraken in Solid-State Batterijen – Wat Nu na een Plotselinge Duik?

Aandelenkoers & Recente Prestaties Het hoofdkantoor van QuantumScape in San Jose, CA. Het aandeel van de batterij-startup was een van de toppresteerders in 2025, met een stijging van bijna 200% te midden van de hype rond solid-state batterijen. Het aandeel QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) heeft een rollercoasterjaar 2025 doorgemaakt. Na het jaar te zijn begonnen met een koers in de enkele cijfers, maakte QS een explosieve stijging door, met een winst van ongeveer 170–180% sinds het begin van het jaar tot halverwege oktober247wallst.com. De rally versnelde eind september en begin oktober, toen een reeks positieve aankondigingen (hieronder beschreven) het aandeel naar
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