Powering the Grid: Waymo Partners with B2U to Give Retired Robotaxi Batteries a Second Life
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Powering the Grid: Waymo Partners with B2U to Give Retired Robotaxi Batteries a Second Life

Autonomous vehicle pioneer Waymo has announced a strategic partnership with energy storage specialist B2U to repurpose retired batteries from its growing fleet of self-driving robotaxis. Under the new agreement, these second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries will be integrated into stationary energy storage systems designed to support power grids in California and Texas. This initiative addresses […]
Sam Altman-Backed Helion Secures $465M to Power Microsoft with Fusion Energy by 2028
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Sam Altman-Backed Helion Secures $465M to Power Microsoft with Fusion Energy by 2028

Fusion energy pioneer Helion has successfully secured $465 million in its latest Series G funding round, propelling the company’s valuation to an impressive $15.5 billion. This massive capital injection is earmarked for the construction of Orion, Helion’s inaugural fusion power plant. The startup is working under an ambitious timeline to deliver commercial fusion power to […]
Fusion Energy Milestone: Xcimer Energy Activates World’s Largest Private Laser
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Fusion Energy Milestone: Xcimer Energy Activates World’s Largest Private Laser

Fusion startup Xcimer Energy has officially activated its Phoenix laser system, marking a significant milestone as the largest privately owned laser facility in the world. This development represents a major step forward in the company’s mission to commercialize fusion power by refining the ignition techniques pioneered by the National Ignition Facility (NIF). The Phoenix system […]
Europe’s Energy Grid Faces Critical Test as AI Infrastructure Expands
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Europe’s Energy Grid Faces Critical Test as AI Infrastructure Expands

SoftBank has unveiled an ambitious 75 billion euro investment plan to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, signaling a major shift in how global tech giants approach European expansion. The project aims to establish 3.1 gigawatts of data center capacity across the Hauts-de-France region, including sites in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain, with a target completion […]
Iran Accused of Mining ‘Large Segments’ of Crucial Hormuz Strait, Threatening Global Oil Flow
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Iran Accused of Mining ‘Large Segments’ of Crucial Hormuz Strait, Threatening Global Oil Flow

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Iran has extensively mined “large segments” of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating concerns over the strategic waterway’s security. Rubio informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the presence of explosives in this vital international shipping lane is more widespread than previously acknowledged. He characterized Iran’s actions as […]
Fusion Startup Focused Energy Secures $240 Million to Advance Laser-Driven Power
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Fusion Startup Focused Energy Secures $240 Million to Advance Laser-Driven Power

Focused Energy has successfully closed an oversubscribed $240 million Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in the race to commercialize fusion power. This latest injection of capital brings the company’s total private funding to $300 million, complemented by an additional $200 million in grants. The substantial financial backing positions the Germany-based firm as […]
Pacific Fusion Hits Major Milestone with High-Power Prototype as Demo Facility Construction Looms
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Pacific Fusion Hits Major Milestone with High-Power Prototype as Demo Facility Construction Looms

Pacific Fusion has successfully tested a new pulser module prototype, marking a significant step forward in the company’s quest to achieve commercial fusion energy. The prototype, which is roughly the size of a shipping container, demonstrated the ability to deliver a 440-gigawatt burst of power in just 80 nanoseconds. This technical achievement has triggered a […]