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Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries

The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch.

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May 5, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries

The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch.

Apr 29, 2026 at 22:56 Hacker News

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Apr 22, 2026 at 13:49 Ars Technica

As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger

The new design is cheaper and will even fit in convenience store parking lots.

Apr 16, 2026 at 11:45 Hacker News

Study: EVs with V2H cut household electricity costs and need for home batteries

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Apr 8, 2026 at 11:30 TechCrunch

How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power

Avalanche Energy is working on a DARPA project to build a new class of materials capable of turning damaging radiation into electricity.

Apr 3, 2026 at 14:29 Hacker News

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The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students' private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch May 5, 2026 at 14:27 Startups
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Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage

The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout.

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

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