Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company
Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove
Trump energy department loosens rules on nuclear safety
The new rules apply to nuclear reactors built on Department of Energy property, which includes several currently being developed by startups.
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Standard Nuclear raises $140M as nuclear power enters its gold rush era
Investors including a16z are betting that nuclear industry suppliers will be the big winners of the AI demand-driven nuclear renaissance.
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Obvious Ventures lands fund five with a 360-degree view of planetary, human, economic health
The 12-year-old firm raised $360,360,360 for its fifth fund. And there’s a reason for that number.
VC firm 2150 raises €210M fund to solve cities’ climate challenges
Europe-based venture fund 2150 raised the money to invest in climate tech startups that help solve cities’ carbon footprint.
Nvidia’s new AI weather models probably saw this storm coming weeks ago
Nvidia announced three new AI weather tools today. Together, they promise to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts while also making them accessible to more users.
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an “aggressive rollout” this summer.
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger
General Fusion’s merger with an acquisition company will net the company over $300 million. Just last year, the company ran into trouble raising money from other investors.