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Can AI Help Prevent Homelessness? LA County’s Data-Driven Experiment

Predictive data and proactive outreach are transforming how Los Angeles County prevents homelessness. Partnering with the California Policy Lab at UCLA, the county is using an AI-driven model to identify residents most at risk of losing stable housing. This program, the first of its kind in the U.S., connects high-risk

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By 2030, Replacing an EV Battery Could Be Cheaper Than Fixing a Gas Engine

The days of worrying about exorbitant EV battery replacement costs may be coming to an end.  Recent reports from industry leaders like Recurrent and Goldman Sachs highlight an accelerating drop in lithium-ion battery prices, promising a future where replacing an electric vehicle (EV) battery is as affordable—or even cheaper—than fixing

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Pokémon Go Players Are Helping Build Niantic’s AI-Powered 3D Map

Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, is leveraging data from millions of players to create a revolutionary Large Geospatial Model (LGM). This AI-powered system uses user-contributed scans to map the physical world in unprecedented detail, paving the way for advanced augmented reality (AR), urban planning, and logistics. According to Niantic’s

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Fueling AI: How Big Tech’s Going Nuclear for Green Energy

Big Tech companies are eyeing nuclear power plants to provide emissions-free electricity for running their increasingly energy-intensive AI operations.  Urban Tech: Microsoft is set to fund the revival of Pennsylvania’s shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant to secure emissions-free power. Amazon and Google are also looking at nuclear, backing small

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U.S. Invests $670M in Cutting-Edge EV Fire Prevention Technology

A company specializing in fire-suppressing materials for EV batteries, Aspen Aerogels, just secured a $670.6 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy.  The loan, pending final approval, will support the completion of Aspen Aerogels’ new manufacturing plant in Georgia. This move aligns with the DOE’s efforts to strengthen domestic

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World’s First Floating Wind Farm in Scotland Back Online

Seven years ago the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, Hywind Scotland, was established some 15.5 miles off the Scotland coast.  Since 2017, the 30 MW floating wind farm has the capability to generate enough power to supply 35,000 homes in the UK.   Norwegian energy company Equinor claims that Hywind

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Highlights from Tesla’s “We, Robot” Event

Elon Musk hosted Tesla’s highly anticipated “We, Robot” event last week, but left many questions unanswered. Here’s what we know so far: The Cybercab or Robotaxi, is set to go into production between 2026 and 2027, the autonomous vehicle will be priced under $30,000, according to Musk. Tesla also introduced

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Solar-powered ebike charging station launched

Beam Global just launched the BeamBike, an off-grid solar-powered charging station for electric bikes. The platform is designed to provide secure charging for up to 12 electric bikes. A 4.4 kW solar panel will cover the parking area, providing a potentially safe place for locking the ebikes.  The solar panels charge

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