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Schneider Electric Nears $20B PTC Acquisition — 3dSchneider Electric nears a more than $20 billion PTC acquisition, its largest ever, with an announcement possible as soon as Monday.

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Maya Lindstrom Biggest acquisition ever means they're betting heavily on this. Wonder what it does to competition in the automation space.

Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, CourthouseWeather — 1dAn underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.

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Scooter Crashes Kill Two, Critically Injure WomanAuto — 2dA girl riding an electric scooter was killed after being struck by a car in a crosswalk in Oildale, California; authorities say the driver stayed at the scene and the crash remains under investigation. Separately, a man in Trois-Rivières died after a car struck his electric scooter, while a woman on a mobility scooter was critically injured in a Phoenix collision.

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Porsche to Offer Gasoline Macan Again in 2028 Alongside Electric Version — 5dPorsche CEO Michael Leiters says the company will bring back a gasoline-powered Macan in 2028 and sell it alongside the electric model, aiming to give customers a choice as demand for EVs and sales in China weaken. Porsche is not abandoning electric vehicles, but Leiters says it will maintain a mixed lineup and has ruled out a fully electric 911.

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Texas State Fair Fire Damages Game StandWeather — 1dA fire caused significant damage to a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas early Tuesday, but no one was injured and the fair was expected to open as scheduled. Dallas Fire-Rescue said an electrical short caused the blaze, though one report said the cause was still under investigation.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

UK Grid Warns of Power Shortfall as Wind Output Plunges — 1dThe United Kingdom's power grid scrambled for electricity Tuesday as collapsing wind generation exposed a fundamental weakness in the country's aggressive green energy buildout.

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U.S. Power Demand Expected to Set 2026-27 RecordsBusiness — 1dU.S. electricity demand is projected to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by AI and cryptocurrency data centers and broader electrification. The EIA expects renewable generation’s share to grow while coal’s share declines, with natural gas remaining the largest source of power.

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Six Presumed Dead After Air Ambulance DisappearsWorld — 3dA Canadian air ambulance carrying four Canadians and two Bermudians disappeared over the Atlantic while flying from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a Coast Guard search near Nantucket. Crews found a debris field and continued searching for the six people aboard; air traffic recordings indicate the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before contact was lost.

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Babylon Bee Meme Claims Delta Will Strip Electrical Systems From Planes — 6dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Wärtsilä, Schneider, Stanley launch faster US data-center power approachTech — Sep 30, 2026Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants introduced a coordinated “Generator-to-Chip” approach to help U.S. data center developers bring power online faster as AI drives demand and grid connections lag. It combines onsite generation, electrical systems, automation and project services to reduce handoffs and improve delivery coordination.

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DOE Engineer Charged in Houthi Support Case — 5dDOE electrical engineer Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Washington, was arrested Thursday on a charge of attempted material support to the Houthis and faces up to 20 years.

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Rachel Meyers Richland is too close to key sites for anyone in his role to get mixed up in something like this.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Rivian expands EV lineup with R1S and R2 facing Tesla Model Y tests — 3dThe articles compare Rivian’s electric SUVs and pickup with competing models, highlighting the R1S’s strong ratings, the more affordable R2’s contest with Tesla’s Model Y, and the R1T’s luxury and off-road focus. The comparisons also underscore trade-offs in price, range, efficiency and capability.

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Report ties Iran oil spike to electric trucks undercutting diesel in six EU markets — Sep 27, 2026Electric trucks now cost less to own and operate than diesel models in six EU markets that account for 46% of new heavy-truck sales, as Iran-conflict-linked diesel price increases strengthen the economics of switching. Transport & Environment estimates five-year savings of up to €100,000 in the Netherlands and €85,000 in Germany, with operators recovering electric trucks’ higher upfront cost in about two years; lower-priced Chinese models add pressure on European manufacturers.

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Dana Whitfield Recovering the higher upfront cost in two years sounds realistic when oil spikes hit operators this hard across Germany and elsewhere.

Trump Defends AI Data Centers at Ohio Rally — 3dPresident Donald Trump defended expanding AI data centers at an Ohio rally, arguing they bring economic opportunity and that restricting them would send investment and technology to China. The projects have become a contentious campaign issue, with voters and Democrats raising concerns about electricity costs, land and water use, and Republicans promoting safeguards to protect ratepayers.

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Dana Whitfield Republicans are right to add rules that keep utility rates stable for everyone instead of favoring big projects.

Renault plans over €10 billion France investment for EV expansion — 4dRenault plans to invest more than €10 billion in France over the next five years to expand electric-vehicle production and develop more affordable cars, provided political and social conditions remain supportive. The company says the investment will build on recent factory modernization and expects French production to rise at least 25% by 2026.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

NEAS Installs Rapid Charger, Expands Ambulance EV NetworkAuto — 5dQatar, North East England’s ambulance service and the city of Springfield are expanding electric-vehicle charging networks to support wider EV use, including greener ambulance operations. The projects add public and rapid charging capacity, backed by digital tools in Qatar and government funding in the UK.

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Zelensky Vows Strikes on Russian RefineriesWorld — Sep 30, 2026Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging power facilities near Kyiv and causing outages in the capital and several regions. With winter approaching, Ukrainian officials warned the strikes could threaten heat and electricity, while emergency repairs and calls to conserve power were underway.

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Gunmen kill seven, wound four in Syria bus attack — 6dUnidentified gunmen killed seven people and wounded four in an attack on a workers’ bus in Syria’s Homs province. Separately, a gas pipeline explosion near Damascus knocked three power stations offline and threatened electricity and water supplies; officials said the cause was still under investigation, amid reports of earlier sabotage incidents.

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South Africa Offers 150% Tax Break to Secure EV Production — Sep 24, 2026South Africa’s auto industry risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as automakers choose sites for electric-vehicle manufacturing. A new 150% tax deduction may attract investment, but executives say reliable electricity, charging infrastructure, policy certainty, consumer demand and export competitiveness will also determine whether the country remains in global supply chains.

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Maya Lindstrom Export markets matter most here, since local demand alone probably won't sustain new EV lines.

Eni Offers 30% Power, Gas Discount in Italy — Sep 29, 2026Eni’s Plenitude will offer Italian households a 30% discount on electricity and gas supply rates for customers who enroll by Oct. 24, with those rates fixed for two years and potential combined savings estimated at about €200 annually. The discount applies to energy-consumption charges, not the entire bill, and comes alongside a competing fixed-price offer from Enel.

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California enacts 2027 law enforcement shock-glove ban — Sep 29, 2026California will ban law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from using electric-shock gloves starting in 2027, with the prohibition set to last through 2030 while the state studies the devices’ safety. The measure follows ICE’s purchase of 6,000 pairs and concerns about alleged harmful uses; supporters of the gloves say they are intended to subdue combative suspects in limited situations.

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Germany Completes World's Tallest 365-Meter Wind TurbineEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Germany has completed the world’s tallest wind turbine, a 365-meter structure in the former coal-mining region of Brandenburg designed to tap stronger, steadier high-altitude winds and potentially generate about twice as much electricity as conventional turbines. The project is expected to connect to the grid in November and is part of the region’s shift toward renewable energy.

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Kawasaki Heavy and four peers set ex-dividend dates for September 29 — Sep 29, 2026Five Japanese companies announced cash dividends with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2026: Kawasaki Heavy Industries ($0.12 per share), Chubu Electric Power ($0.22), OBIC ($0.29), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ($0.62) and Shionogi ($0.24). The reports examine each company’s dividend history and sustainability, but provide no shared conclusion on the payouts’ long-term outlook.

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Marcus Bell Kawasaki Heavy's small payout makes me wonder if their dividend growth is slowing down compared to the others.

Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60% — Sep 10, 2026Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.

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