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World’s largest: 426-foot-long electric ship begins harbor trials

World’s largest: 426-foot-long electric ship begins harbor trials1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (582+ words) Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has officially commenced harbor trials for Hull 096, a 426 foot (130-meter) vessel that holds the title of the world's largest battery-electric ship." For the first time, this massive aluminum frame moved under its own power, battery-electric propulsion....

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interestingengineering.com > culture > microsoft-ai-infrastructure-water-power

Microsoft pledges water-positive AI data centers, full power payments

Microsoft pledges water-positive AI data centers, full power payments5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (574+ words) The company pledged to shield households from rising power bills while cutting water use and expanding job training around U.S. data centers. Microsoft has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing the environmental and economic impact of its expanding U.S. data center…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > us-firm-radar-deployment-enhance-safety

US firm to deploy next-gen surveillance radars to enhance safety

US firm to deploy next-gen surveillance radars to enhance safety1+ week, 1+ day ago   (415+ words) Collins Aerospace will deliver next-generation cooperative and non-cooperative radar systems, giving air traffic controllers reliable and secure information to support operations....

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interestingengineering.com > ces-2026 > lucid-nuro-uber-robotaxi-ces-2026

Uber-backed robotaxi to hit public roads as Lucid, Nuro advance autonomy plans

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (626+ words) The Lucid Gravity-based robotaxi pairs Nuro Level 4 autonomy with an Uber-designed rider experience. Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have unveiled the production-intent robotaxi that will power their upcoming global autonomous ride-hailing service. The vehicle and its Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > california-farmland-repurposed-solar-farm

California's dry farmland to be repurposed for 21 GW of solar power

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (539+ words) The 21-GW solar farm initiative will "create thousands of construction and long-term jobs, and help California meet its statewide renewable energy goals." A new initiative in California will repurpose farmland that is no longer able to sustain agriculture. The arid…...

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interestingengineering.com > military > refueling-system-tested-reduces-ground-times

New refueling system with 200,000-gallon capacity tested by US, reduces ground time by 66%

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (480+ words) The operation marked the first use of the R-20 at the base to conduct hot-pit refueling, allowing the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to remain running while taking fuel. For the first time, the US Air Force conducted the hot-pit refueling operation…...

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interestingengineering.com > culture > us-state-tech-laws-2026

US states roll out major tech laws covering AI and privacy in 2026

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (589+ words) Explore The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World with Interesting Engineering. Stick with us as we share the highlights of CES week! The start of 2026 brings a wave of state tech regulations, with new rules already taking effect and…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > tesla-semi-truck-charge

Video: Electric truck charging leap as Tesla Semi reaches 1.2 megawatts record

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (595+ words) Explore The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World with Interesting Engineering. Stick with us as we share the highlights of CES week! The footage confirms Tesla's long claimed Megacharger performance, far exceeding typical passenger EV charging speeds seen in…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > amazon-robotaxis-software-recall

Amazon robotaxis flagged for intersection stops, 332 recalled

Amazon robotaxis flagged for intersection stops, 332 recalled3+ week, 5+ day ago   (521+ words) Zoox said its robotaxis made driving decisions common for humans but inconsistent with internal safety standards, prompting a voluntary recall. Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has announced a voluntary software recall after identifying driving behavior near intersections that could raise…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > abandoned-coal-mine-solar-farm

US state launches massive 160-MW solar farm on abandoned coal mine

US state launches massive 160-MW solar farm on abandoned coal mine3+ week, 5+ day ago   (583+ words) Located about 178 miles from Washington, D.C., the reclaimed mine-site solar farm now stands as Maryland's largest, supplying power to tens of thousands of homes. A former coal mine in western Maryland has recently been transformed into the state's largest solar farm…...