Author: bigboss
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Alternative Battery Technology Raises $78 Million for Prototype Development Without Lithium
– Alsym Energy, based in Boston, raised $78 million in a financing round to expand its battery prototyping and pilot lines. – The funding was jointly led by Tata Limited and General Catalyst, indicating growing interest in alternative battery technologies. – Alsym’s first product, Alsym Green, offers system-level energy density, operates at elevated temperatures, and…
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Apple to utilize on-device AI with iOS 18 update, eliminating reliance on the cloud.
1. Apple’s AI features in iOS 18 will use on-device processing and a large language model running locally, without relying on cloud services like its competitors. 2. The iPhone maker’s privacy-conscious approach has led them to explore alternatives to cloud processing for AI, including new AI models like Ferret-UI and AI-capable chips like M4. 3.…
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RWE commences cable installation for Thor offshore wind project
– RWE is progressing with the construction of the Thor Offshore Wind Farm – Cable works are being carried out from mid-April to end of October – The wind farm is set to be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm with a capacity of over 1000 MW, supplying electricity to over one million Danish households RWE…
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OpenAI announces new office in Tokyo, Tesla to lay off employees in the thousands
1. Tesla announces staff cuts on Equity 2. OpenAI plans to open new office in Tokyo 3. OpenAI introduces GPT-4 model for Japanese language In the latest news from the tech world, Tesla has announced staff cuts, which adds to the ongoing changes in the company. Meanwhile, OpenAI is looking to expand its presence in…
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Vantaa Energy to Construct 90 MWh Thermal Battery for District Heating in Finland
– Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News – Vantaa, Finland is known for its district heating system and plans to convert to renewable energy sources – The Veranto project aims to create the largest thermal energy storage system in the world, using renewable energy sources and…
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Here’s Why Waymo’s Self-Driving Robotaxis are Amazing
1. Waymo’s self-driving taxis are operated using software and sensors, providing a seamless user experience similar to Uber or Lyft. 2. Access to Waymo is still limited in certain areas, but it is expanding to more cities including Los Angeles and Austin. 3. While there are still some issues with Waymo’s technology, self-driving taxis are…
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Eskom is seeking funding to back $21 billion network expansion initiative
1. Eskom aims to build 14,218km of power lines over the next decade. 2. South Africa’s state-owned power utility is seeking private and foreign funding options for a $21bn expansion of its transmission network. 3. France, Germany, the US, the UK, and the EU pledged $9bn in climate financing to South Africa through the Just…
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Zoom gets major AI update, its most significant refresh in 10 years
1. Zoom is undergoing a major overhaul, introducing a new layout called Zoom Workplace with personalized design and immersive experiences. 2. New features include a multi-speaker view, document collaboration, Meeting Event hub, portrait lighting, personalized audio isolation, and enhanced emoji reactions. 3. To access these new features, users must be on an eligible paid plan…
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Question and Answer Session with Power Factors Regarding Factors to Consider in Operating and Maintaining Large-Scale Batteries
1. The O&M of utility-scale solar projects involves cleaning panels, monitoring inverters, maintaining grounds, and checking tracker mechanisms. 2. Large-scale BESS installations require different maintenance activities such as replacing faulty modules, racks, inverters, and balance of system components. 3. Power Factors uses data-driven products to optimize BESS project portfolios, focusing on acquiring and analyzing data…
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Investors are becoming more cautious of AI technology
– Global investment in AI fell for the second year in a row in 2023, with both private and corporate investment on the downswing. – Some AI ventures continue to attract substantial investments, but overall investment in AI dropped by 20% compared to 2022. – Generative AI remains a bright spot with funding reaching $25.2…