NYC launches North American Electric Construction Coalition

  • October 2, 2024
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On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Sylvie Binder from the New York City Mayor’s Office here to tell us about the newly launched North American Electric Construction Coalition (NAECC) is committed to decarbonizing the construction industry, and NYC is already making serious headway. Timed perfectly to hit the news cycle at the […]

Utah’s first floating solar farm is complete [video]

  • October 2, 2024
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Photo: Apollo Energy Renewable developer Ameresco teamed up with water utility Mountain Regional Water Special Service District to launch Utah’s first floating solar farm. The floating solar array sits on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant in Summit County, and the goal is to help the plant dramatically cut down on […]

Sneak peek at Rove’s first ‘full-service’ EV charger, opening Oct 15

  • October 2, 2024
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Rove, a new developer of full-service charging stations, has finished construction of its first charging station in Santa Ana, California, and invited us for a sneak peek ahead of its opening this month. The station includes 40 charging spots, a grocery store, indoor and outdoor seating, a car wash, and even a small dog park. […]

Rivian R1T gets dragged 100 feet after Hurricane Helene and still runs [Video]

  • October 2, 2024
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When Rivian said its electric pickup was built to “handle it all,” it wasn’t bluffing. A Rivian R1T owner in Asheville, North Carolina, had his vehicle dragged 100 to 150 feet after Hurricane Helene swept through the area. To even his surprise, Rivian’s electric pickup was still ready to run. Rivian R1T survives Hurricane Helene […]

Arkansas’ largest-ever solar project gets $32M from Climate United

  • October 2, 2024
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Photo: Scenic Hill Solar US nonprofit coalition Climate United announced $31.8 million in direct financing for the largest commercial and industrial solar deployment in Arkansas’ history.  Arkansas-headquartered Scenic Hill Solar will be developing the project for the entire University of Arkansas (UA) System, and it will be the fourth-largest university deployment of renewable energy in the US. The project is Climate United’s first investment from the […]

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StrataPT secures $25M to boost outpatient therapy practices

  • October 2, 2024
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StrataPT, a billing practice management software provider, has secured $25 million in financing in a round led by Council Capital. In a statement, the company said that the funding comes at a time when it is seeing growing demand for its SaaS-based platform that integrates electronic medical records (EMR), revenue cycle management (RCM), billing and […]

Elon Musk celebrates winning lawsuit over Tesla self-driving claims with embarrassing defense

  • October 2, 2024
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Elon Musk is celebrating winning a lawsuit over his misleading claims regarding Tesla’s self-driving program. However, before celebrating, he should take a closer look at the defense his lawyers took: puffery. By definition, “puffery” refers to exaggerated or false praise. It’s also a legal defense used by defendants in cases of false advertising or misleading statements. […]

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Owkin, AstraZeneca partner to develop an AI gBRCA prescreen remedy for breast cancer

  • October 2, 2024
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AI biotech company Owkin announced a partnership with pharma giant AstraZeneca to develop an AI-powered tool designed to prescreen for gBRCA mutations (gBRCAm) in breast cancer directly from digitized pathology slides. According to Owkin, BRCA testing, which identifies mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, plays an important role in deciding a person’s risk for […]

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DarioHealth partners with Medicare Advantage plan for digital mental health benefits

  • October 2, 2024
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DarioHealth, a digital chronic-condition-management platform, announced it has entered into a new contract with a national Medicare Advantage health plan and plans to launch its behavioral health initiative, Twill by Dario, for the plan’s members in Jan. 2025. Dario’s platform and set of solutions provides data analytics and one-on-one coaching for a variety of health conditions, […]

Kia launches the 2025 Ray EV starting under $21,000

  • October 2, 2024
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Kia officially launched the 2025 Ray EV in Korea with the same low starting price of under $21,000. However, the new model year gains additional features. With incentives, the entry-level electric car can be bought for as little as $15,000 (20 million won) The “New Kia Ray” was reborn as an entry-level EV last year. […]