# A1 European Portuguese News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?

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Podcast: [Learn Portuguese A1 | Slow Easy Portuguese News, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-portuguese-a1-slow-easy-portuguese-news-daily-7811157)
Published: 2026-09-09T00:38:33+00:00
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## Resource

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Chipmakers plan to use ASML's new machines and a key technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent capacity after 150,000 kilometers. Hoje: Máquinas novas da ASML · Baterias duram mais. Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de dar = has to give. Vocabulary: capacidade (capacity), garantia (warranty), fabricante (manufacturer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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