AI & RoboticsNews

Microsoft and PNNL team up to build better batteries using AI

January 10, 2024
The quest for the ultimate battery has just taken a significant leap forward. Microsoft and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have announced a new multi-year collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery and sustainable energy research using artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Their tool of choice? Microsoft’s Azure Quantum platform is a…
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DefenseNews

Germany’s Hensoldt hires Thales executive to lead company

January 10, 2024
PARIS — Defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has hired a competitor’s executive as its new leader, the German company announced Monday. Oliver Dörre will become CEO at Hensoldt and replace outgoing boss Thomas Müller on April 1. Dörre joins Hensoldt from the French firm Thales, where he led the company’s German arm. Dörre has already started work on Hensoldt’s management board, the…
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DefenseNews

US Army carves out its role in space

January 10, 2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s mission when it comes to operating in space and using space capabilities is shifting to adapt to the arrival of the U.S. Space Force. Before the Space Force’s establishment in 2019, the Army’s space-related mission areas included…
DefenseNews

Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retention

January 10, 2024
Retention among surface warfare officers going into department head school is slightly down from last year, but numbers overall remain up as the service has launched several initiatives to keep SWOs in the service longer, according to officials. SWOs have historically…
DefenseNews

Navy chief to prioritize getting more ships ready for action

January 10, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. — The chief of naval operations said Tuesday the service must “get more players on the field” as international crises demand more of the naval force, in her first major address since taking the helm of the Navy two months ago. Adm. Lisa Franchetti said at the Surface Navy Association’s annual conference she’s focused on improving the Navy’s readiness, including the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Kia introduces modular 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

January 10, 2024
Kia is kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 with some exciting news in a quest to go “beyond mobility.” This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose EVs. Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept PV5. While many legacy automakers…
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