Transformers are a crucial but nearly invisible part of our grid. The devices help efficiently move power across long distances, but they’re complicated and in short supply. And given that their basic design hasn’t changed much for about a century, they could use an upgrade.  As the world races to meet rising electricity demand from…
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A wave of retro models is sweeping the European car industry, as manufacturers hope that an appeal to nostalgic feelings will halt the drift toward Chinese brands. We don't mind, because along the way we get to enjoy a lovely design trend that, incidentally, also has a successful motor base.
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
The deal, expected to close sometime next year, is to help bring AI agents to work alongside humans to underwrite, analyze, and price decisions.
