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America's EV Demand Could Dive 27% Without Tax Credits

The potential repeal of the EV tax credit could cause a significant decline in electric vehicle demand.

Tesla surpasses another record with its Supercharger network

Tesla's Supercharger network achieved record energy consumption, showing increased adoption of electric vehicles.
Recent price cuts and expansion plans aim to support faster EV adoption.

Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here's The Energy It Lost

Tesla Model 3 demonstrated efficient battery usage while idling, losing only 3% of charge per hour in freezing conditions.

2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Gets 3.5 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has updated EPA range and energy consumption ratings, becoming less efficient due to the new methodology, affecting all EVs.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Gets Outstanding 3.9 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption

Minimal changes in range and energy consumption for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 compared to previous versions.

Understanding An Electric Car's Window Sticker: Range, MPGe, Charge Time, Savings

The Monroney sticker on new vehicles includes energy consumption details for consumer comparison.

America's EV Demand Could Dive 27% Without Tax Credits

The potential repeal of the EV tax credit could cause a significant decline in electric vehicle demand.

Tesla surpasses another record with its Supercharger network

Tesla's Supercharger network achieved record energy consumption, showing increased adoption of electric vehicles.
Recent price cuts and expansion plans aim to support faster EV adoption.

Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here's The Energy It Lost

Tesla Model 3 demonstrated efficient battery usage while idling, losing only 3% of charge per hour in freezing conditions.

2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Gets 3.5 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has updated EPA range and energy consumption ratings, becoming less efficient due to the new methodology, affecting all EVs.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Gets Outstanding 3.9 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption

Minimal changes in range and energy consumption for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 compared to previous versions.

Understanding An Electric Car's Window Sticker: Range, MPGe, Charge Time, Savings

The Monroney sticker on new vehicles includes energy consumption details for consumer comparison.
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#sustainability

AI's Boom vs. Energy Crisis Community: What the 2030 Apocalypse Could Look Like | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence's rapid growth is unsustainable without addressing its significant energy demands.

Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030

Generative AI's growth significantly impacts energy consumption and electronic waste, necessitating urgent attention to its environmental effects.

AI could gobble up a quarter of all electricity in the U.S. by 2030 if it doesn't break its energy addiction, says Arm Holdings exec

Generative AI's growth is hindered by its massive energy consumption, requiring solutions to balance power demands with technological advancements.

The US grid can't handle the drain of growing generative AI energy use

Generative AI growth demands substantial water and energy resources with potential strains on the US power grid.

The A.I. Power Grab

The rise of artificial intelligence is complicating the tech sector's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, leading to increased energy demands.

How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

AI technologies significantly increase electricity and water consumption, threatening green energy transitions and raising environmental concerns.

AI's Boom vs. Energy Crisis Community: What the 2030 Apocalypse Could Look Like | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence's rapid growth is unsustainable without addressing its significant energy demands.

Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030

Generative AI's growth significantly impacts energy consumption and electronic waste, necessitating urgent attention to its environmental effects.

AI could gobble up a quarter of all electricity in the U.S. by 2030 if it doesn't break its energy addiction, says Arm Holdings exec

Generative AI's growth is hindered by its massive energy consumption, requiring solutions to balance power demands with technological advancements.

The US grid can't handle the drain of growing generative AI energy use

Generative AI growth demands substantial water and energy resources with potential strains on the US power grid.

The A.I. Power Grab

The rise of artificial intelligence is complicating the tech sector's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, leading to increased energy demands.

How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

AI technologies significantly increase electricity and water consumption, threatening green energy transitions and raising environmental concerns.
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#ai-adoption

Time to place our bets: Europe's AI opportunity

Europe must adopt a holistic strategy on adoption, creation, and energy to enhance competitiveness in generative AI.
Current adoption of generative AI in Europe lags significantly behind the US, indicating potential for economic growth.
Europe leads in AI semiconductor equipment but struggles in several other key segments, necessitating focused investment.
Rising energy demands from data centers could impact the viability of generative AI in Europe without competitive electricity rates.

Enterprises unprepared for power and cooling demands of AI

Businesses adopting AI are largely unprepared for the significant energy demands and infrastructure implications, with few monitoring power consumption of AI systems.

Time to place our bets: Europe's AI opportunity

Europe must adopt a holistic strategy on adoption, creation, and energy to enhance competitiveness in generative AI.
Current adoption of generative AI in Europe lags significantly behind the US, indicating potential for economic growth.
Europe leads in AI semiconductor equipment but struggles in several other key segments, necessitating focused investment.
Rising energy demands from data centers could impact the viability of generative AI in Europe without competitive electricity rates.

Enterprises unprepared for power and cooling demands of AI

Businesses adopting AI are largely unprepared for the significant energy demands and infrastructure implications, with few monitoring power consumption of AI systems.
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#artificial-intelligence

Artificial Intelligence wants to go nuclear. Will it work?

Microsoft's partnership with Constellation revives Three Mile Island nuclear plant to meet increasing energy demands amidst growing AI power consumption.

Silicon Valley has a plan to save humanity: Just flip on the nuclear reactors

AI's growth requires enormous computing power, leading to a significant increase in electricity demand, which may outpace supply.
The tech industry is turning to nuclear energy as a solution for rising energy needs associated with AI.

AI will reinvent the state, and the British Government has a plan to make it happen

The UK aims to become an AI superpower but faces challenges in power and water supply for data centers.

25% of enterprises using AI will deploy AI agents by 2025

Generative AI agents are rapidly being adopted in enterprises, with projections of significant growth by 2027.

Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?

Big tech companies spent over $105 billion on A.I. data centers last year, raising environmental concerns alongside potential efficiency gains.

Weighing Up AI's Climate Costs | by Azeem Azhar & Carl Benedikt Frey - Project Syndicate

AI can increase global energy consumption initially, but also drive down carbon emissions by decoupling economic growth from emissions.

Artificial Intelligence wants to go nuclear. Will it work?

Microsoft's partnership with Constellation revives Three Mile Island nuclear plant to meet increasing energy demands amidst growing AI power consumption.

Silicon Valley has a plan to save humanity: Just flip on the nuclear reactors

AI's growth requires enormous computing power, leading to a significant increase in electricity demand, which may outpace supply.
The tech industry is turning to nuclear energy as a solution for rising energy needs associated with AI.

AI will reinvent the state, and the British Government has a plan to make it happen

The UK aims to become an AI superpower but faces challenges in power and water supply for data centers.

25% of enterprises using AI will deploy AI agents by 2025

Generative AI agents are rapidly being adopted in enterprises, with projections of significant growth by 2027.

Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?

Big tech companies spent over $105 billion on A.I. data centers last year, raising environmental concerns alongside potential efficiency gains.

Weighing Up AI's Climate Costs | by Azeem Azhar & Carl Benedikt Frey - Project Syndicate

AI can increase global energy consumption initially, but also drive down carbon emissions by decoupling economic growth from emissions.
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Joe Biden signs executive order to speed data center construction

Biden's order aims to boost AI data center development, potentially jeopardizing climate goals by accelerating energy consumption and environmental risks.
#ai

The end of the energy war: AI's insatiable needs put every fuel source in play

The energy demands of AI will redefine America's energy debate and necessitate bipartisan solutions to meet electricity needs.

Energy looks to balance AI electricity demands and clean energy goals

Energy consumption for AI is a critical concern for the Department of Energy, seeking clean energy solutions for the growing demand from data centers and AI technologies.

Datacenter energy consumption warnings get more strident

AI-driven datacenter energy demand could increase 160%, leading to operational constraints by 2027.

UK unveils plans to mainline AI into the veins of the nation

The UK government is fully adopting AI strategies for economic growth despite potential energy challenges.

Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course

AI's environmental impact and the urgent need to address its energy consumption are critical discussions as climate change escalates.

As data center usage heats up, Submer raises $55.5M to cool things down | TechCrunch

Innovative cooling solutions, like those from Submer, are essential to handle the rising energy demands and heat generation from AI workloads in data centers.

The end of the energy war: AI's insatiable needs put every fuel source in play

The energy demands of AI will redefine America's energy debate and necessitate bipartisan solutions to meet electricity needs.

Energy looks to balance AI electricity demands and clean energy goals

Energy consumption for AI is a critical concern for the Department of Energy, seeking clean energy solutions for the growing demand from data centers and AI technologies.

Datacenter energy consumption warnings get more strident

AI-driven datacenter energy demand could increase 160%, leading to operational constraints by 2027.

UK unveils plans to mainline AI into the veins of the nation

The UK government is fully adopting AI strategies for economic growth despite potential energy challenges.

Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course

AI's environmental impact and the urgent need to address its energy consumption are critical discussions as climate change escalates.

As data center usage heats up, Submer raises $55.5M to cool things down | TechCrunch

Innovative cooling solutions, like those from Submer, are essential to handle the rising energy demands and heat generation from AI workloads in data centers.
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#data-centers

Is the rise of genAI about to create an energy crisis?

Generative AI is significantly increasing power demands in data centers, leading to soaring energy consumption and infrastructure costs.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'

Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.

Microsoft To Invest $80 Billion On AI Data Centers

Microsoft is investing $80 billion in data centers to lead in AI.
AI server farms require significant energy resources.
Microsoft faces competitive challenges in the AI industry.

Cloud computing hits the nuclear button amid energy crisis

Cloud computing continues to grow despite challenges, but infrastructure power supply constraints may hinder its future expansion.

Ireland has become a "data dumping ground" for big tech

Ireland faces escalating energy demands from data centers driven by big tech and AI, jeopardizing climate commitments.
Data centers' energy consumption outpaces growth of renewable energy in Ireland.

Data center power demand to triple in US off AI boom

Data centers' energy consumption in the U.S. could triple from 4.4% to 12% by 2028 due to AI's power demands.

Is the rise of genAI about to create an energy crisis?

Generative AI is significantly increasing power demands in data centers, leading to soaring energy consumption and infrastructure costs.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'

Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.

Microsoft To Invest $80 Billion On AI Data Centers

Microsoft is investing $80 billion in data centers to lead in AI.
AI server farms require significant energy resources.
Microsoft faces competitive challenges in the AI industry.

Cloud computing hits the nuclear button amid energy crisis

Cloud computing continues to grow despite challenges, but infrastructure power supply constraints may hinder its future expansion.

Ireland has become a "data dumping ground" for big tech

Ireland faces escalating energy demands from data centers driven by big tech and AI, jeopardizing climate commitments.
Data centers' energy consumption outpaces growth of renewable energy in Ireland.

Data center power demand to triple in US off AI boom

Data centers' energy consumption in the U.S. could triple from 4.4% to 12% by 2028 due to AI's power demands.
moredata-centers
#big-tech

AI data centers are making your electricity supply worse and could damage your home, new study says

AI data centers consume vast amounts of power, straining electricity supplies nationwide.

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.

Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals

Big Tech's carbon neutrality goals face challenges due to the energy demands of generative AI, leading to a renewed interest in nuclear power.

AI data centers are making your electricity supply worse and could damage your home, new study says

AI data centers consume vast amounts of power, straining electricity supplies nationwide.

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.

Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals

Big Tech's carbon neutrality goals face challenges due to the energy demands of generative AI, leading to a renewed interest in nuclear power.
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Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

Puerto Rico's power was mostly restored after a New Year's Eve blackout, showcasing ongoing challenges with its electrical system.
#regulation

Crypto is soaring after Trump's election but is it a good ethical investment?

Cryptocurrency presents ethical concerns, particularly regarding energy consumption and its facilitation of criminal activities.

Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions, citing energy concerns

Russia has banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years to address high energy consumption.

Crypto is soaring after Trump's election but is it a good ethical investment?

Cryptocurrency presents ethical concerns, particularly regarding energy consumption and its facilitation of criminal activities.

Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions, citing energy concerns

Russia has banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years to address high energy consumption.
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Smart meters revealed to discriminate based on where people live

Smart meters in northern England and Scotland face significant issues leading to inaccurate billing and difficulties for users compared to other regions.
#renewable-energy

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.

We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions

The transition to a zero-emissions economy hinges on rethinking energy consumption through decentralized, community-driven renewable energy.

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.

We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions

The transition to a zero-emissions economy hinges on rethinking energy consumption through decentralized, community-driven renewable energy.
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#environmental-impact

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.

How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine

Air-conditioning, while providing comfort, exacerbates climate change due to increased energy consumption and emissions, creating a paradox we face today.

Not privacy lawyers or environmentalists, but a rare bee species forced Mark Zuckerberg to scrap his ambitious plan to build a nuclear-powered AI data center worth hundreds of millions of dollars - Luxurylaunches

Rare bee species discovery derails Meta's plan for a nuclear-powered AI data center in the US.

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.

How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine

Air-conditioning, while providing comfort, exacerbates climate change due to increased energy consumption and emissions, creating a paradox we face today.

Not privacy lawyers or environmentalists, but a rare bee species forced Mark Zuckerberg to scrap his ambitious plan to build a nuclear-powered AI data center worth hundreds of millions of dollars - Luxurylaunches

Rare bee species discovery derails Meta's plan for a nuclear-powered AI data center in the US.
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#nvidia

The dead end of chips: Manufacturing semiconductors consumes as much energy as entire countries

Nvidia experienced unparalleled semiconductor shipment growth, reflecting an ever-growing global need despite energy production challenges.

Nvidia PUE-PUEs DC efficiency ratings, call for new metrics

Traditional datacenter efficiency metric PUE is being challenged by Nvidia, suggesting a new focus on how effectively energy is converted to work in facilities.

The dead end of chips: Manufacturing semiconductors consumes as much energy as entire countries

Nvidia experienced unparalleled semiconductor shipment growth, reflecting an ever-growing global need despite energy production challenges.

Nvidia PUE-PUEs DC efficiency ratings, call for new metrics

Traditional datacenter efficiency metric PUE is being challenged by Nvidia, suggesting a new focus on how effectively energy is converted to work in facilities.
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Energy Wasters: Scare Away Those Vampire Loads

Vampire loads account for about 10% of residential electricity usage, even when appliances are turned off.

Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show

Taking rest stops while walking can lead to burning more calories than a continuous walk.

Oil Prices Fall After Israel Reportedly Says It Won't Target Iran's Nuclear or Oil Facilities

Oil prices fell 5% due to Israel's assurances to the U.S. against attacking Iran's nuclear sites.

The world's largest chipmaker TSMC is about to be tested as it uses more and more power

TSMC faces challenges in achieving growth due to Taiwan's limited electricity supply and increasing energy demands from semiconductor production.
#climate-change

The cool technologies that could protect cities from dangerous heat

Record heat in 2023 signals urgency for innovative cooling technology to combat climate change.

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.

Americans are cutting back on groceries to pay for AC

Climate change is causing financial strain as Americans cut back on groceries to pay for increasing utility bills.

AI is just one of many problems in the climate crisis

The rapid growth of AI tools requires significant energy consumption, impacting climate change goals despite efforts by tech companies to set sustainable energy targets.

Letters: Climate change | Israel's time

Hurricane Helene illustrates the escalating impacts of climate change on human suffering and highlights the urgency for more effective action against greenhouse gas emissions.

Green activists don't care how many people will die from zero fossil fuel use

The impact of ending fossil fuels must consider not only climate science but also the broader benefits and costs, including the significant improvements in quality of life provided by fossil fuels.

The cool technologies that could protect cities from dangerous heat

Record heat in 2023 signals urgency for innovative cooling technology to combat climate change.

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.

Americans are cutting back on groceries to pay for AC

Climate change is causing financial strain as Americans cut back on groceries to pay for increasing utility bills.

AI is just one of many problems in the climate crisis

The rapid growth of AI tools requires significant energy consumption, impacting climate change goals despite efforts by tech companies to set sustainable energy targets.

Letters: Climate change | Israel's time

Hurricane Helene illustrates the escalating impacts of climate change on human suffering and highlights the urgency for more effective action against greenhouse gas emissions.

Green activists don't care how many people will die from zero fossil fuel use

The impact of ending fossil fuels must consider not only climate science but also the broader benefits and costs, including the significant improvements in quality of life provided by fossil fuels.
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DCs are wasting watts and cash on superfluous server power

Enabling power-management features in datacenters can drastically reduce energy consumption and costs.

Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumption

Lightium's photonic chips could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centres while boosting performance amidst rising electricity demands.

Daylight-saving time is literally killing us. It's time to end this switch.

Daylight-saving time has significant negative health effects, including increased heart attacks and accidents, raising concerns despite its popularity.

We are wasting $2 trillion a year chasing 'green' fantasies

Green energy transition isn't displacing fossil fuels as expected, leading to increased energy consumption and emissions.

IBM's former head of AI says Big Tech needs to end arms race in LLMs to ditch its carbon backpack

AI's sustainability issue requires a shift from large to small language models for decreased energy use.

Assessing the Electricity Requirements of AI Development [Infographic]

The massive energy requirements to power AI infrastructure pose significant challenges and require substantial investments.

Google Pushing Higher Emissions Due to AI

Google's aggressive integration of AI leads to a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions, posing challenges for its net-zero emission goals.

Digital transformation set to drive huge rise in demand for critical resources

UK businesses need 30% more energy, computing power for digital transformation.

Microsoft Pledges to Use 'Minecraft' for Evil With Copilot AI

Microsoft integrating Copilot AI into gaming, enabling immediate in-game assistance.

Microsoft's Emissions and Water Use Shoot Up as It Goes All in on AI Datacenters

Microsoft's water use and carbon emissions have significantly increased due to AI industry pursuits. The AI industry's reliance on energy-intensive data centers poses environmental challenges.

Miners Eye Middle East as Next Region for Growth

The Biden Administration's proposed tax on digital asset mining may drive miners to the Middle East for lower costs.

Think before you click and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig

Digital activities have significant environmental impacts, mainly due to energy consumption of datacentres.

Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It's a Lot.

Human pregnancy requires almost 50,000 dietary calories, with 96% used by the mother's body, not the fetus.

Nvidia thinks it's time to start measuring data center efficiency by other metrics - is the age of PUE over?

Nvidia suggests moving on from PUE to a new measure of data center efficiency for real-world applications.

2024 Tesla Model X: EPA Range And Energy Consumption Comparison

EPA methodology change caused slight decrease in Tesla Model X 2024 range.

Regulators approve sweeping change to the way most Californians are billed for electricity

California Public Utilities Commission approved new fixed monthly fee for electricity, prioritizing electric vehicle adoption over consumer concerns.

Chevrolet Equinox EV EPA Rating: 319 Miles Of Range, 3.2 Miles/kWh Consumption

The new Chevrolet Equinox EV has EPA range and energy consumption ratings for FWD and AWD versions.

2024 Fiat 500e EPA Rating Reveals Energy Consumption Of 3.4 Miles/kWh

The wheel size and tire type significantly impact the driving range and energy consumption of the 2024 Fiat 500e.

Wall Street finds a back door into the AI stock boom as energy demand soars: utilities

Investors are exploring utilities sector to benefit from the increased power demand for AI technology development.
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