Interest in the Moon has been high – just in the past two years there have been 12 attempts to send missions to the Moon, nearly half of which private companies undertook. With so much activity, it’s important to start thinking about…
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Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too
A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that can survive just…
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Understanding the role of m6A methylation in acute lung injury pathogenesis
Acute lung injury (ALI) is a critical clinical condition characterized by diffuse inflammation of the lung parenchyma and intractable hypoxemia, typically caused by factors, such as trauma, pneumonia, shock, and sepsis. Clinical…
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Japan’s Animation Biz Grows 15% To Record $25BN Due To Overseas Sales
Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming from overseas markets, according to a report presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) at
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Predicting the methylation status of CpG islands from read distribution biases | BMC Genomics
Chera A, Stancu-Cretu M, Zabet NR, Bucur O. Shedding light on DNA methylation and its clinical implications: the impact of long-read-based nanopore technology. Epigenetics & Chromatin. 2024;17(1):39. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13072-024-00558-2.
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OpenAI adds reusable ‘characters’ and video stitching to Sora
OpenAI’s Sora app will now let you turn almost anything into a reusable avatar for its AI-generated videos. These “character cameos” are one of several new features that have been added to the Sora 2 video generator, alongside clip…
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Clinical manifestations and treatment of peripheral odontogenic keratocysts: two cases and a literature review | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
POKC is a particular type of OKC. Investigating the origin of POKC is critical, and its origin may potentially be deduced based on that of OKC. The most common theory suggests that OKCs arise from remnants of the dental lamina, which maintain…
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Lankum announce new single, Specials cover ‘Ghost Town’ – Rough Trade Records
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12” vinyl single out in January
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Rough Trade Records are excited to announce a new stand-alone single by Lankum. Originally created for an Oona Doherty dance show ‘Specky…
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Android XR Smart Glasses: What to Look Out For in 2026
Android XR (powered by Google, Samsung and Qualcomm) has proved its worth within extended reality as a pivotal driving force. With Samsung Galaxy XR’s release in October receiving critical acclaim, few…
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BorgWarner Battery System to Power HOLON’s Autonomous Shuttle
- First autonomous vehicle equipped with BorgWarner battery technology
- Marks first contract BorgWarner has secured with HOLON, a company of the BENTELER Group
- Battery system features the latest generation cell chemistry and benchmark-setting energy density
Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 30, 2025 – BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract to supply its battery system to the all-new HOLON urban, a 15-person, Level 4 autonomous, fully electric shuttle. The contract marks BorgWarner’s first supply of battery technology for autonomous vehicles produced in North America.
BorgWarner will supply its lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 5AKM 157 cylindrical cell (CYC) battery system for the HOLON urban. Each vehicle will feature two battery packs, each equipped with an integrated, replaceable contactor box and a multi-pack controller. The 57 kWh battery packs incorporate a modular design with cylindrical NMC cells, which offer the latest generation cell chemistry and benchmark-setting energy density. Additionally, BorgWarner’s NMC battery system is protected by a robust stainless steel battery case and uses a compact, active liquid cooling system.
“BorgWarner has extensive experience with smart and integrated battery management systems and excels in energy density, scalability and robust safety certifications – all key components to this exciting new application,” said Henk Vanthournout, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Battery and Charging Systems. “Working with an innovator like HOLON is a great fit for our team. They aim to provide safe, sustainable and inclusive transportation solutions, aligning with our overall sustainability strategy and vision to create a clean, energy-efficient world.”
BorgWarner leveraged their battery pack know-how to design a pack that fits the customer’s space and performance needs of the HOLON urban. The pack features the latest BorgWarner-developed software and proven multi-pack controller, which meets cybersecurity and functional safety requirements.
Flavio Friesen, VP Engineering at HOLON confirms: “BorgWarner is a strong fit for HOLON: their battery platform combines benchmark energy density with robust safety, cybersecurity, and serviceability. The modular, liquid-cooled two-pack system integrates perfectly with our shuttle’s packaging and uptime requirements, supporting not only our North American rollout, but also the demands in Europe and the Middle East regions.”
BorgWarner’s battery system is Buy America compliant and satisfies the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restriction, further supporting its contract with HOLON. Manufacturing is scheduled to start in Q2 2027 in Seneca, South Carolina.
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