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An underground ‘NOLA Loop?’ Elon Musk’s company selects New Orleans as finalist for tunnel
1+ week, 4+ day ago (437+ words) An underground "NOLA Loop?" Elon Musk"s company selects New Orleans as finalist for tunnel The Boring Company operates an underground tunnel in Las Vegas and has announced that one will be coming to Nashville. Source: USA TODAY Network New…...
New Orleans’ latest bid for a better grid: A citywide virtual power plant
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (468+ words) New Orleans" latest bid for a better grid: A citywide virtual power plant The storm-prone city is making Entergy design a $28 million incentive program to get hundreds more backup batteries into homes and businesses. This'report'was originally published by Canary Media,…...
One Tech Tip: Modern cars are spying on you. Here’s what you can do about it
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1141+ words) One Tech Tip: Modern cars are spying on you. Here's what you can do about it Modern cars are computers on wheels that are becoming increasingly connected, enabling innovative new features that make driving safer and more convenient. But these…...
Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles over batteries
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) The logo of Mercedes-Benz is displayed on the facade of a Panavto dealership in Moscow, Russia, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov Mercedes-Benz to recall 11,895 vehicles in the US over fire hazard, NHTSA says Mercedes-Benz is recalling 11,895 vehicles in the U.S. over high-voltage…...
Self-driving truck firm Gatik secures $600 million in contracted revenue
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (289+ words) Self-driving truck firm Gatik secures $600 million in contracted revenue AV trucks are parked in a Gatik AI facility at AllianceTexas, a 27,000 acre business complex boasting some of the country's largest freight operations, in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S., May 18, 2022. Picture taken May…...
IRS raises standard mileage rate for 2026
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Most Admired C-Suite Executives IRS raises standard mileage rate for 2026 The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026. The IRS announced Monday that beginning Jan. 1, the standard…...
AI fuels renewed push for humanoid robots
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (774+ words) Most Admired C-Suite Executives AI fuels renewed push for humanoid robots Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors " too complicated, capital-intensive and "boring, honestly," says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. But the commercial'boom in artificial…...
Driverless robotaxi service coming to New Orleans
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (572+ words) Driverless robotaxi service coming to New Orleans People see a lot of crazy things happening every day in New Orleans. They can soon add to the list: a driverless car. Fully autonomous ride-hailing service is coming to New Orleans as…...
First Solar opens $1.1B AI-powered Louisiana plant
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) First Solar opens $1.1B AI-powered Louisiana plant First Solar Inc. inaugurated its new $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, marking a major expansion of U.S.-based solar production. The plant, which employs more than 700 workers and is expected to reach 826 by year-end,…...
Meta-supported Lafitte Solar plant to start by year’s end
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) Best Places to Work Meta-supported Lafitte Solar plant to start by year's end Alton Wallace, The Center Square//November 17, 2025// Ouachita Parish residents will soon power their homes and businesses with electricity produced at a solar farm near Monroe, as more…...