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Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
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Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid

Form Energy has secured $750 million in funding to accelerate the deployment of its innovative 100-hour energy storage batteries, a critical advancement for grid stability. This substantial investment allows Form Energy to expand manufacturing and meet growing demand from major clients like Google and Crusoe. These batteries offer unprecedented duration, addressing a key limitation of existing solutions. For context, explore Tesla’s ambitious plans for a large-scale solar factory, also aiming to reshape the energy landscape.

A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
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A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore

A recent 600-mile road trip in an electric vehicle definitively demonstrates a significant shift: EV charging has improved dramatically. DC Fast Charging stations across the U.S. are now notably faster and more reliable than previously experienced, alleviating a common concern for potential EV buyers. This journey underscores the progress in infrastructure and technology, empowering a more seamless electric driving experience. For a broader perspective on the evolving EV landscape, explore our article detailing the EVs discontinued in the U.S. this year.

Google’s biggest clean power project is 40 miles north of xAI’s unpermitted gas power plant
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Google’s biggest clean power project is 40 miles north of xAI’s unpermitted gas power plant

Google’s commitment to clean energy is on full display with its largest solar and battery project, located just 40 miles north of xAI’s recently revealed, unpermitted gas power plant. This significant investment underscores a future-focused approach to energy, contrasting sharply with xAI’s reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Discover how Google is empowering a sustainable data infrastructure—a vision further explored in our recent article, "Google Cloud Workbench Notebooks Extension Connects VS Code to Google Cloud's Jupyter Notebooks," detailing innovative developer tools.