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Tesla Megapacks powers the xAI Colossus supercomputer

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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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xAI supercomputer in Memphis to be upgraded to 1 million GPUs

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Elon Musk’s xAI is ramping up its presence in Memphis, where it is currently housing its Colossus supercomputer cluster at a former Electrolux facility. At the time, it was powered by 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. In late October, Elon Musk stated that Colossus will soon be powered by 200,000 Nvidia H100/H200 GPUs.

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

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million through 2017 in equipment and tooling at its Kokomo Power Electronics facility in Indiana. Delphi manufactures power electronics such as inverters, converters, chargers, controllers, integrated energy storage and electrical power management systems. With this $10.6 MC Ionic Solutions US Inc. MC Ionic Solutions Inc.

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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

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In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. This larger, more powerful unit will require approximately twice the number of batteries as contained in the electric yard switcher. Source: NS.

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

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Solid Power Inc. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Achates Power. Develop and demonstrate a propane powered cabin heating system for battery- electric buses. Sila Nanotechnologies. Dream Team Co LLC.

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xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns

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The xAI supercomputer, Colossus, faces a potential lawsuit from the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center over pollution concerns tied to its gas-powered turbines. Opponents claim xAI installed up to 35 turbines —exceeding the 15 requested—without community oversight, straining Memphis’s power grid.

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xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians

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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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