Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1952, Voja Antonić, Serbian computer scientist and journalist, designed the Galaksija computer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Honda starts making batteries for data centres at a factory built for EVs it cancelled

The Next Web

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July 1, 2026

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Honda starts making batteries for data centres at a factory built for EVs it cancelled

Honda has begun producing batteries for energy storage systems at its Ohio factory, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. The plant was originally built to supply cells for electric vehicles the company cancelled three months ago. Those batteries are now headed to data centres instead of driveways. The shift follows Honda’s decision in March [] This story continues at The Next Web

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The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

As EVs Become the Majority of New Car Registrations in Singapore, Allianz Highlights a Shift in Ownership Mindset

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - Electric vehicles (EVs) have reached a defining milestone in Singapore. Allianz Insurance Singapore says the national EV conversation is evolving beyond adoption towards a fundamental shift in how drivers think about vehicle ownership, as EVs ...

The Next Web

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· Jun 30, 2026

Panasonic to localise US data-centre battery production, CEO says

The Japanese group plans to mass-produce data-centre battery cells in Kansas by fiscal 2028, redirecting a large slice of its AI infrastructure investment toward storage. The companies that built batteries for electric cars are discovering a new and hungrier customer: the data centre. Panasonic plans to localise production of data-centre battery cells in the United [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Know Your Battery

A rapid growth in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), also known as New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Nepal, made headl...

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

Is This Forgotten Battery Stock Primed To Deliver Gains In The Next Leg of The EV Revolution?

QuantumScape is slowly but surely getting its act together.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Chinese App BAT-BMS Can Remotely Shut Down E-Rickshaw? Here’s How It Works

BAT-BMS, a Bluetooth-enabled battery monitoring app developed by China's Shenzhen Grenergy Technology, has gone viral over claims that it can remotely switch off e-rickshaws and EVs. While there is no verified evidence that it affects all vehicles, the app works only with compatible Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems, raising broader concerns about EV cybersecurity.

Wired

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· Jul 10, 2026

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.

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Related coverage for "Honda starts making batteries for data centres at a factory built for EVs it cancelled": The Slovenia Times — As EVs Become the Majority of New Car Registrations in Singapore, Allianz Highlights a Shift in Ownership Mindset. The Next Web — Panasonic to localise US data-centre battery production, CEO says. The Rising Nepal — Know Your Battery. The Motley Fool — Is This Forgotten Battery Stock Primed To Deliver Gains In The Next Leg of The EV Revolution?. Latestly.com — Chinese App BAT-BMS Can Remotely Shut Down E-Rickshaw? Here’s How It Works. Wired — Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions