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Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to new data from FERC.  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through September 30, 2023), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign, reveals that solar provided 9,924 megawatts (MW) of new US generating capacity, or 42.4% of the total. Moreover, solar capacity additions during the first…

The Tata Group is actively pursuing an expansion of its iPhone-casing unit in Hosur, aiming to increase the size of the current plant by up to two times. The existing Hosur unit, established with a Rs. 5,000 crore investment and sprawling across 500 acres, currently employs over 15,000 individuals. Following the expansion, the workforce is expected to grow substantially, reaching between 25,000 and 28,000 employees.Strategic Partnership with AppleApple, in a strategic move to diversify its manufacturing beyond China,…

Tata Electronics, which recently acquired an iPhone assembly plant in Kolar, from Taiwan’s Wistron, aims to double the size of its iPhone-casing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Hosur. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in the letter:■ Race on for Dealshare CEO post■ Startups innovate interview formats■ Sorin’s Sanjay Nayar teams up with Peak for Cleantech PlayTata Electronics to expand its iPhone unit in HosurTata Electronics, a part of the Tata Group, is planning to double the size of its existing iPhone-casing…

Nov. 24, 2023 10:04 am ETIn the past week, Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI, stumbled in a coup to return and then finally secured his old job at the artificial intelligence company. A team of reporters at The Wall Street Journal has hustled to find out what happened, why, what’s next and what the consequences are for Altman, employees, investors, customers—and the future of AI. Here, please find a selection of our work thus far. Much more to come.Copyright ©2023Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.…

AEG Europe has announced plans to open a new arena in Edinburgh, in the heart of Edinburgh Park. The owners of The O2 is seeking planning approval to build an 8,500 capacity arena in the area. With unrivalled public transport and motorway access, including two tram stops within an easy walk, two mainline stations, plentiful bus connections and excellent motorway links, the site in west Edinburgh is extremely well positioned to become home to the new live entertainment venue.  Parabola, award-winning developers…

Xiaomi 14 Ultra battery details leakedAccording to China-based publication CNMO, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will pack a 5,500mAh battery. This would be a significant upgrade over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s 5,000mAh battery. It might also result in an increase of the phone’s overall weight. The report says that Xiaomi wants to provide a large battery for its flagship, in a way to extend the camera sessions. Besides battery, Xiaomi is also said to be working on upgrading the quad-camera setup from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. There are chances…

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is confirmed to launch soon. The phone has previously been listed on Geekbench with two SoC variants. It is expected to succeed the Galaxy S21 FE model. Recently, a live image of the phone was leaked, and it was also spotted on a wireless charging database, suggesting that it will come with a slower charging capacity than the other Galaxy S23 models. The upcoming Fan Edition model of the phone is expected to be the part of the Galaxy S23 series, which also includes the base Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23…

Samsung announced today its new portable SSD T5 EVO. It is the first portable drive with 8 TB capacity and comes with protection from external shocks. The T5 EVO is based on USB 3.2 Gen 1 and offers up to 460 MB/s reading and writing speeds. The whole drive is 95 mm wide, 40 mm long and 17 mm thick and weighs 102 grams. The T5 EVO comes in black, with a titan gray ring that acts as a handle or eyelet for a strap. The body can provide extra protection from drops of up to two meters. Samsung also has Dynamic Thermal…

Vivo X100 series is likely to launch soon in China as the successor to the company's X90 series, which was launched last year in November. The expected Vivo X100 series could include three smartphones — Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro and Vivo X100 Pro+. While the launch date is yet to be officially confirmed, the Vivo X100 Pro and Vivo XPro+ specifications have surfaced again, revealing some more details about the smartphones. The latest update has hinted about the waterproofing as well as charging details for the Vivo X100 Pro…

Utah will double its current DC fast charging capacity by the end of 2024, thanks to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funding. Utah’s DC fast charging sites double The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will launch 15 new NEVI-funded DC fast charging sites next year. In February 2022, the Biden administration announced the NEVI program, which provides nearly $5 billion over five years to help states create a network of EV charging stations along…