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US firm Lyten acquires assets of bankrupt European battery maker Northvolt

US start up Lyten is taking over Northvolt鈥檚 remaining patents and technology tied to lithium-ion battery cells and production.

A fresh start for what was once Europe鈥檚 most ambitious electric battery manufacturer.
We explore why California-based Lyten has stepped in to acquire the bankrupt Swedish firm Northvolt and whether a startup can truly take on China鈥檚 dominance in battery technology.

Climate change is threatening the purity of France鈥檚 famous mineral waters. The 麻豆社's Hugh Schofield visits the home of Perrier to find out why.

Plus, Africa鈥檚 first elected female president, Liberia鈥檚 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, argues it鈥檚 time for the continent鈥檚 vast natural resource wealth to deliver greater benefits at home.

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Fri 8 Aug 2025 14:32GMT

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  • Fri 8 Aug 2025 14:32GMT