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Tesla Megapacks powers the xAI Colossus supercomputer

Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla Megapack batteries will power the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis to ensure power stability. The Greater Memphis Chamber announced that Colossus, recently connected to a new 150-megawatt electric substation, is completing its first construction phase.

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FedEx Express doubles and diversifies all-electric fleet with 24 new units; adding more than 4,000 new, fuel-efficient vehicles in total

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2011

FedEx Express is bringing new all-electric delivery vehicles to New York City, Chicago and Memphis, and diversifying the existing Los Angeles fleet. In Memphis, FedEx Express is retrofitting existing vehicles to make them all-electrics, saving resources through using existing vehicle bodies. and Jonesboro, Ark.

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xAI receives more Tesla Megapacks for Colossus 2

Teslarati

MAY 20, 2025

xAI is bolstering its Colossus 2 data center in Memphis with 168 Tesla Megapacks, enhancing the energy infrastructure for its ambitious AI supercomputer expansion. The first Colossus site is connected to a 150 megawatts (MW) substation powered by MLGW and TVA.

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

a small town between Memphis and Jackson), called Blue Oval City, will create approximately 6,000 new jobs and reimagine how vehicles and batteries are manufactured. The assembly plant will use always-on cloud-connected technologies to drive vast improvements in quality and productivity. An all-new $5.6-billion

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Tennessee DEC announces Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In connection with Clean Air Month, TDEC will host a recognition ceremony and sustainable transportation forum on 7 May 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. Applications are available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SustainableTransportationAwards.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Improving Freight Efficiency via a Learning-Based Optimal Freight Management System using Connectivity and Automation.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

General Motors Company was selected for a 48C tax credit of more than $20 million in connection with its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant where the company manufactures Extended Range Electric Vehicles—Chevrolet Volts and the Cadillac ELR electric luxury coupe—along with internal combustion cars. 30 million. was selected for a $7.4

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xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns

Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2025

The temporary natural gas turbines that were being used to power the [xAI’s] Phase I GPUs prior to grid connection are now being demobilized and will be removed from the site over the next two months,” shared the Greater Memphis Chamber. It is actively working on demobilizing the gas turbines.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

These electrode assemblies are then sandwiched together with conventional separators and positive electrodes to make the battery, which is filled with an acid electrolyte, sealed and connected in series to the other cells. PbC battery. Click to enlarge. Axion is working with the railroad on its $8B Crescent Corridor project.

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Lead Acid Hybrid Battery Batteries

Einride partners with PepsiCo to deploy its electric trucks and reduce tons of annual emissions

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We’ve been following the sustainable freight mobility specialist for six years now and have witnessed its rise to prominence as one of the leaders in scalable electric semi trucks, digitally connected fleets, and autonomous and remote driving operations.

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xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians

Teslarati

JUNE 10, 2025

xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis faces pushback from local leaders and environmental groups over concerns about air pollution despite its promise of economic growth. xAI’s Memphis facility was touted as the world’s largest supercomputer. In the State of Mississippi, the goal is to separate Republicans and Democrats on race alone.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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MARCH 15, 2021

Mullen Technologies aims to bring more than 400 jobs to Memphis, invest $336 million – Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Technologies is looking to expand into Memphis, creating more than 400 jobs in the process. March 14, via CleanTechnica.

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Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?

Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2025

where riders can connect with the California Metrolink to L.A. I have lost so many hours of my life driving the highway between Little Rock and Memphis, Mr. Gates said. The company is pursuing a second service , too: a $12.4 It aims to be Americas first genuine high-speed rail. I ran into them on Brightline to Orlando.

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Tesla Megapacks powers the xAI Colossus supercomputer

FedEx Express doubles and diversifies all-electric fleet with 24 new units; adding more than 4,000 new, fuel-efficient vehicles in total

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xAI receives more Tesla Megapacks for Colossus 2

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

Tennessee DEC announces Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns

Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Einride partners with PepsiCo to deploy its electric trucks and reduce tons of annual emissions

xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians

Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?

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