Rivian Buys Synthetic Data Startup To Boost Its Autonomy Ambitions
The deal could allow Rivian to simluate edge cases before they occur in the real world. Source: InsideEVs.
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As US grid batteries surge, risk of fires plummets
See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Battery fires are like shark attacks: frightening events that loom cinematically large in the American psyche and almost never actually happen.
Hot-dip galvanized vs stainless fasteners for coastal exterior timber connections
I’m trying to figure out what fasteners to use for an outdoor timber structure near the coast. It’ll get rained on, the air is pretty salty, and some of the… Source: Green Building Advisor.
The permitting deal collides with Trump’s war on offshore wind
This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. It’s been years in the making, but the U.S.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
For Elijah Lee, protecting the environment has always been about what’s happening close to home. He grew up in a predominantly Black, low-income community in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and went to school next…
Plugit and Volvo demonstrate Megawatt Charging System in Finland
EV charging provider Plugit has conducted what it calls Finland’s first public Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging session. MCS is a charging standard developed for heavy-duty vehicles. Source: Charged EVs.
Yes, There Is Some Global Action on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Fifty-seven countries joined a “coalition of the willing” to create a roadmap for winding down fossil fuels, and there’s good reason to think the number could grow.Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From…
Is A PHEV Diesel Hybrid A Viable Option? Introducing the Chery Stockman
I was intrigued by the recent announcement from Chery that they were going to import a diesel plugin hybrid ute to Australia. With Australian highways abounding in diesel utes and petrol PHEVs (notably, the…
US Tech Leaders Are Urgently Calling for Rules on AI — China Already Has Them
Recent warnings from American AI leaders have created the impression that the world is only beginning to confront the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, chief executive of tech company Anthropic, has called…
Ferrstron road-tests a 150 kW ferrite-magnet motor that uses no rare earths
Indian electric powertrain developer Ferrstron Powertrains has road-tested a prototype 150 kW, 400 Nm powertrain in a 2.3-ton multi-utility vehicle. The powertrain’s motor uses ferrite magnets instead of rare earth magnets. Source: Charged EVs.
EGO Commercial expands ZTR line with mowers, blowers, and trimmers
EGO Power’s commercial group showed up at this week’s EQUIP Expo with a trio of new zero-turn riding mowers, a commercial-grade 780 CFM leaf blower, and a heavy-duty 16.5″ trimmer built for the 56V…
GM's Future Cars Will Be Very Different. Here's Everything We Learned
Here’s everything you need to know about General Motors’ big tech event this week, from LMR batteries to a new AI assistant. Source: InsideEVs.