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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Bloomberg.com·1 min read

Google Signs Deal with Constellation for Nuclear Power

Google has contracted for power from Constellation Energy, with new nuclear energy accounting for about a quarter of the supply. The 20-year deal will enable more than $4.3 billion in new investment and upgrades at 11 nuclear units in the PJM grid.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

California requires AI data centers to fund local grid and water upgrades

Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills that require AI data centers to cover the cost of upgrades to local power grids and water systems while also disclosing projected water consumption and satisfying specific efficiency standards. The legislation prevents utility expenses from being transferred to residents as data center activity expands.

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VERIFIED⚐ CORRECTEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via TechCrunch·4 min read

US Data Centers Could Use More Natural Gas Than Germany and Japan Combined by 2035, BNEF Says

BloombergNEF projects U.S. data centers could consume about 18 Bcf/d of natural gas by 2035 — more than Germany and Japan combined and nearly double BNEF’s forecast from nine months earlier — TechCrunch reported September 15, 2026. Onsite plants may use 2.9–3.4 Bcf/d while grid-connected sites could add ~15 Bcf/d; price and climate impacts are framed as contingent.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via WSJ·1.5 min read

Tamarack Valley, Headwater Exploration Agree to $7.25B All-Stock Merger

Tamarack Valley and Headwater Exploration have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal valued at C$10 billion ($7.25 billion) that will create the largest publicly traded oil producer focused on Alberta's Clearwater Formation. The transaction includes a dividend increase, updated growth targets, leadership changes and the spin-off of non-core assets into a new public company.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CNBC·2 min read

SB Energy Files for US IPO With $439B Backlog

SB Energy, the SoftBank-backed developer of AI data centers, filed for a US IPO on Tuesday, reporting 66.4% revenue growth in the first half of 2026 and a $439 billion backlog while disclosing it has no operational facilities and is substantially dependent on OpenAI. The filing underscores the tight linkages among OpenAI, SoftBank, and Nvidia in the $500 billion Stargate project as the company seeks to broaden its customer base through acquisitions.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

Rebirth Clings to Factory, Solar Fire Averted, Battery Tests Reveal Gaps

Rebirth Group is fighting eviction from its Normandy factory over unpaid rent, a homeowner personally put out a solar panel fire in Moselle, and German lab tests revealed usable-capacity shortfalls in 16 home batteries. The stories illustrate the practical frictions that continue to accompany the energy transition.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1 min read

Germany brings around 260MW of BESS online through three fresh deals

Alpiq, CATL-backed CNTE and Terralayr have each activated battery storage projects in Germany that together bring around 260MW of operational capacity, including the country’s former largest system at Bollingstedt. The developments arrive weeks before the Energy Storage Summit Germany 2026 opens in Berlin.

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VERIFIED⚐ CORRECTEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1.5 min read

LG Energy Solution starts LFP and NMC battery production in Michigan

LG Energy Solution has begun production of LFP and NMC battery cells at its Lansing, Michigan factory, announced on 18 August. The plant is expected to reach more than 35 GWh annual capacity to supply both BESS and EV customers including Toyota.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1 min read

Europe BESS round-up: Encavis, OX2 advance in Italy, Sunotec commissions Bulgaria project

Encavis has acquired its first utility-scale standalone BESS in Italy, OX2 has purchased two projects from Hanwha in the Italian market, and Sunotec has commissioned a 379MWh installation in Bulgaria as part of its debut collaboration with GEN-Is.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Electrek·1 min read

Base Power unveils 39.2-kWh Core battery after landing $1B in fresh capital

Base Power has raised $1 billion to commercialize its new 39.2-kWh Core home battery that provides up to 36 hours of backup and installs in under an hour. The funding will speed deployment of a system three times larger than typical home batteries that also participates in virtual power plants.

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VERIFIED⚐ CORRECTEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via The Guardian·1.5 min read

DCC Agrees £5.75bn Takeover by KKR and Energy Capital

DCC Energy has agreed to a £5.75 billion sale to KKR and Energy Capital Partners, offering shareholders £65.25 per share plus additional payments. The deal highlights surging foreign private equity interest in undervalued UK-listed firms, pushing 2026 M&A to a record $197 billion year-to-date.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1 min read

Brookfield to Buy Aypa Power From Blackstone Funds at $7 Billion Valuation

Brookfield Asset Management will acquire Aypa Power from Blackstone-managed funds at an enterprise value of approximately US$7 billion, gaining a 6.5GW portfolio plus a development pipeline exceeding 20GW that is 95% contracted under 17-year average terms.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CleanTechnica·2 min read

Volkswagen Debuts All-Electric ID. Cross Compact SUV

Volkswagen has introduced the all-electric ID. Cross compact SUV priced from 27,995 euros, with advance sales now underway in Germany. The model provides WLTP ranges reaching 427 km along with optional premium interior appointments and assistance technologies sourced from higher vehicle classes.

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VERIFIED⚐ CORRECTEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Solar Power World·1.5 min read

BlackRock Subsidiary GIP Targets Majority Stake in Summit Ridge Energy

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock subsidiary, intends to acquire a majority stake in community and commercial solar company Summit Ridge Energy. The partnership is expected to improve capital access and help the developer lead consolidation across a fragmented solar sector.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via GeekWire·1 min read

General Fusion finishes SPAC merger, becoming first publicly listed fusion firm

General Fusion completed its SPAC merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III on July 10, 2026, becoming the first publicly traded fusion company. Shares will begin trading on Nasdaq under GFUZ on Monday after an earlier $1 billion deal announcement that followed layoffs and a CEO funding plea, plus a new Italy deployment partnership with Renexia, though significant technical hurdles remain.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via The New York Times·2.5 min read

Energy Dept. Orders Data Centers to Use Backup Power

The Department of Energy has authorized PJM to require data centers to use backup power during a heat wave straining the grid this week. The move highlights growing electricity demand from AI-driven data centers in a region with the world's largest concentration of such facilities.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

China Plans 400 km Solar Wall to Fight Desertification

China is building a 400 km solar corridor along the Kubuqi Desert that will reach 100 GW by 2030 while helping halt desert expansion. The dual-purpose project already has sections operating and could generate nearly 40 TWh of electricity annually.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

Walmart signs first nuclear power purchase agreement

Walmart signed its first nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy on June 23, securing about 176 MW of zero-emission electricity from the Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois via two 15-year contracts that begin in 2029 and 2030. The deal includes 30 MW of new generation capacity and represents the retailer's initial step into nuclear energy procurement for clean power supply.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1 min read

EU signs tripartite pact to speed energy storage rollout

The European Union has launched a first-of-its-kind tripartite agreement to accelerate storage deployments, with 22 member states pledging capacity over the next two years. The Commission cited 30-35GW while the formal document states 45GW; the pact aims to lower system costs, reduce price volatility and strengthen local manufacturing. The bloc is estimated to need around 200GW by 2030 against 55GW installed at the beginning of this year.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Carscoops·1.5 min read

VW Weighs Up To 100,000 Job Cuts and Core Brand Spin-Off

Volkswagen Group is considering up to 100,000 global job cuts, four German plant closures after current programs end, and spinning off its core brand into a standalone entity. The restructuring would rank among the company’s largest ever as it grapples with a 44 percent profit decline and heightened competition.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via WHYY·1 min read

Fire Engulfs Process Unit at Pennsylvania Refinery Owned by Delta Air Lines

A large fire broke out at Monroe Energy's Trainer refinery in Pennsylvania on June 25, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The Delta Air Lines subsidiary reports no community health risks from its air monitoring, while firefighters continue battling the blaze that started in a process unit pump room.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Electrek·1 min read

Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home form 16 GW distributed power plant

Sunrun, Tesla, and Renew Home will aggregate more than 16 GW of home batteries and smart devices into the largest U.S. distributed power plant, targeting data center demand driven by AI. Sunrun shares rose as much as 26 percent on the news as investors anticipate recurring revenue.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

RTE outage leaves 100,000 Breton homes dark after heatwave reassurance

A heat-induced transformer explosion at an RTE substation in Ergué-Gabéric cut power to up to 106,000 Breton households on June 23, with 68,000 still affected the next morning. The outage arrived one day after RTE publicly stated there was no concern for electricity supply this summer despite rising demand and infrastructure strain from record temperatures.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Electrek·1 min read

NatPower taps Tesla Megapacks for 25 GWh storage push across Italy and Britain

NatPower has partnered with Tesla on a multiyear project to install 25 GWh of Megapack battery storage in Italy and Britain as the first phase of an initiative that could reach beyond 100 GWh and generate up to $15 billion in revenue over 20 years.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via PR Newswire·1.5 min read

Energy Fuels Agrees to Buy German Magnet Producer Vacuumschmelze

Energy Fuels will acquire Vacuumschmelze GmbH for about $1.9 billion, creating a fully integrated rare earth supply chain from mine to magnet. The purchase aligns with Western efforts to lessen reliance on China for materials used in EVs, defense and advanced technology.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Electrek·1.5 min read

Octopus Energy partners with CATL on Swaptopus battery swap venture for electric trucks

Octopus Energy and CATL have created Swaptopus, a joint venture that will deploy battery-swapping stations for electric trucks across the UK and Europe by adapting technology already proven at scale in China.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via WSJ·1.5 min read

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 Reach Exclusivity Agreement on Power Supply

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 entered an exclusivity agreement for power generation to supply AI data centers. The pact targets a proposed $7 billion natural gas-fired plant in West Texas capable of 2,500 megawatts with targeted startup in 2027.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Electrek·1.5 min read

SunZia Transmission line enters full commercial service

The SunZia Transmission line has entered full commercial service, transporting up to 3,000 MW of wind-generated electricity from New Mexico to utilities throughout the Southwest including California. The $11 billion initiative helps satisfy growing electricity needs driven by data centers, electrification, and industrial expansion while supplying renewable power sufficient for approximately 1 million American households.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via GeekWire·2 min read

Helion becomes first fusion company to win regulatory licenses for power plant

Helion Energy received the world’s first regulatory licenses for a fusion power plant from the Washington Department of Health. The milestone clears a key safety hurdle for the Orion facility that aims to supply Microsoft data centers with fusion-generated electricity by 2028.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Energy Storage News·1 min read

Sembcorp completes US$4.32B Alinta Energy acquisition

Sembcorp Industries completed its AU$6.5 billion (US$4.32 billion) acquisition of Alinta Energy, adding 3.4GW operational and 10.4GW in development assets to its Australian holdings. The move expands Sembcorp's Renewables East portfolio across China, Southeast Asia and Oceania following regulatory clearances.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CleanTechnica·2 min read

Qcells Starts Solar Cell Production at Largest US Factory

Qcells has started solar cell production at its Cartersville, Georgia factory, which will become the largest such facility in US history with full vertical integration from ingot to module. The site helps customers qualify for domestic content tax credits while adding 8.6 GW of total US capacity by end of Q3 2026.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CleanTechnica·1.5 min read

GM Activates V2G for 250,000 Existing EVs

GM activated vehicle-to-grid capability for more than 250,000 existing bidirectional EVs with no new hardware required. The move positions parked vehicles as a major distributed energy resource to support grid stability amid rising demand.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CleanTechnica·1.5 min read

GM Launches Energy Pass for Unified EV Charging

GM announced Energy Pass, a unified interface in its existing vehicle apps that connects to major charging networks representing nearly 70% of US DC fast chargers. It reduces friction from multiple apps and accounts while rolling out Plug&Charge capabilities and aligning with GM's full shift to native NACS ports.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

BYD Opens First Flash Charging Station in Germany

BYD opened its first Flash Charging station in Germany that can recharge compatible EVs from 10% to 70% in five minutes at up to 1,500 kW. The Chinese manufacturer plans 3,000 such stations across Europe by the end of 2026 while expanding its Denza premium brand.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Ars Technica·3 min read

Waymo to Repurpose Robotaxi Batteries for Grid Storage

Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions announced a strategic supply agreement on June 4 to repurpose used robotaxi batteries for grid-scale storage. The pact could deliver hundreds of megawatt-hours to projects in California and Texas, creating a circular benefit by supporting the same regional power networks where the autonomous vehicles operate and recharge.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

Toyota Abandons Lexus LF-ZC Electric Sedan for 2026

Toyota has abandoned its planned Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan that was due by the end of 2026. The company will instead focus on larger SUVs while continuing solid-state battery and gigacasting development for future EVs.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via NotaTeslaApp·1.5 min read

Rivian Confirms June 9 Launch for R2 with Orders, Demos and Deliveries

Rivian confirms the R2 launches on June 9 with order invitations, demo drives at its Spaces and initial customer deliveries all beginning that day. The concurrent approach seeks to avoid criticism from the R1 rollout as the company shifts toward mass-market EVs.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

BYD Unveils Dolphin G DM-i Plug-In Hybrid With Over 1,000 km Range

BYD has unveiled the Dolphin G DM-i, converting its electric compact into a plug-in hybrid with more than 1,000 km range and no direct PHEV rivals in Europe. The model is the first specifically designed for markets outside China and is expected to be produced at the company's new Hungarian plant.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

Ferrari Stock Plunges 8% After Luce Electric Sedan Unveil

Ferrari's stock fell as much as 8% after the unveiling of its first electric car, the Luce, with a former boss calling it the destruction of a myth. The €550,000 sedan's Jony Ive-designed styling drew scathing reviews from investors and fans despite its strong technical specifications.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CNBC Tech·2 min read

SpaceX Launches Starship on Second Try After Scrub

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on Friday after scrubbing the prior day's attempt due to technical issues. The 12th test flight advances the fully reusable vehicle's role in Starlink expansion, satellite deployment and NASA's 2028 moon mission plans ahead of the company's expected $75 billion IPO.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Teslarati·2 min read

Meta Taps Tesla for 365 MW Wyoming Solar and Battery Project

Meta has partnered with Enbridge on the first phase of the Cowboy Project, a 365 MW solar farm and 200 MW/1,600 MWh Tesla battery system near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to supply its data centers. The initiative supports Meta's renewable energy commitments while addressing grid reliability challenges from AI-driven data center demand growth.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Ars Technica·3.5 min read

Launch Tower Issue Scrubs First Starship V3 Flight Attempt

A hydraulic pin on the Starbase launch tower umbilical failed to retract, scrubbing SpaceX’s first Starship V3 attempt 40 seconds before liftoff on Thursday. The redesigned vehicle is central to NASA’s lunar ambitions ahead of China, expanded Starlink and orbital data center plans, and precedes the company’s anticipated IPO.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via Ars Technica·2.5 min read

SpaceX Positions AI as Future Tentpole in S-1 Filing

SpaceX has designated AI as the primary driver of its future in its S-1 filing preceding an expected IPO, estimating a $26.5 trillion addressable market after absorbing xAI to oversee Grok. The ambitious pitch arrives as Grok substantially trails ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in both consumer paid usage and corporate adoption.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via TeslaNorth·1 min read

Tesla Delivers Final Model S and Model X at Fremont Send-Off

Tesla held an emotional final delivery event at its Fremont factory for the last 250 Signature Model S and Model X vehicles, closing 14 and 11 years of production respectively. The move frees lines for Optimus robots while honoring the models’ role in advancing EVs and their technical firsts.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via NotaTeslaApp·2.5 min read

Tesla Remotely Diagnoses Cybertruck PCS Failures, Offers Free Supercharging

Tesla now runs remote diagnostics targeting failing Power Conversion Systems in early Cybertrucks and supplies free Supercharging while backordered parts for AC charging repairs remain delayed. The effort mitigates inconvenience from rising PCS failures that prevent home charging.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CNBC Tech·2 min read

Tesla Launches Full Self-Driving in China After Years of Delays

Tesla announced that its Full Self-Driving supervised system is now available in China after years of regulatory delays, confirming the news in an X post that listed the country among 10 markets. The launch arrives as Chinese EV makers have already rolled out their own self-driving technologies and Tesla ranked fourth in local sales during April.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CNBC Tech·2.5 min read

Anthropic on Track for $10.9B Q2 Revenue and First Profit

Anthropic is on track to generate $10.9 billion in Q2 revenue, which would mark the company's first profitable quarter after $4.8 billion in Q1. The explosive growth comes as it raises at a potential $900 billion valuation, strikes major compute deals and eyes a 2026 IPO while navigating competition and government relations.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

SpaceX Files S-1 for What Could Be Biggest IPO Ever

SpaceX has filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC, initiating what could be the largest IPO ever with a Nasdaq listing under ticker SPCX. The disclosure reveals $18.67 billion in 2025 revenue driven by Starlink, losses exceeding $4.9 billion, $20.7 billion in capital expenditures, and Musk retaining 85 percent control.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via NotaTeslaApp·2 min read

Tesla Relaxes Driver Monitoring With FSD v14.3.3

Tesla has relaxed its vision-based driver monitoring requirements in FSD v14.3.3, allowing up to a minute of leeway in some conditions while confirming the change via Elon Musk. The update maintains stricter rules in low-confidence scenarios and Mad Max mode as a step toward unsupervised autonomy.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Energy· ·via CNBC Tech·2.5 min read

Jury Quickly Rules Against Musk in OpenAI Lawsuit

A jury in Oakland rules against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, dismissing all claims as untimely after quick deliberations. The decision clears the path for both companies as they prepare major public-market moves.

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