PJM Proposes 15 Gigawatts to Meet Rising Electricity Demand
PJM Interconnection LLC has proposed to secure 15 gigawatts of new power supplies to address rising electricity demand driven by the expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence. Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, along with a bipartisan coalition of governors, has urged PJM to ensure that data centers cover their full costs to the grid and to implement consumer protection measures, following a multistate meeting with PJM leadership. This initiative aims to mitigate potential electricity shortages and stabilize energy costs for consumers.
Tesla's FSD Software Gains First European Approval
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software has received type approval from the Dutch Vehicle Authority (RDW), marking the first such approval in Europe. The system, which has undergone extensive testing for over a year and requires driver oversight, will soon be available to customers in the Netherlands, with potential for broader rollout across the European Union. This approval signifies a significant regulatory milestone for Tesla, which has faced restrictions on advanced driver assistance systems in Europe.
Japan allocates ¥631.5 billion for AI chipmaker Rapidus
Japan approved ¥631.5 billion ($4 billion) in additional subsidies to support Rapidus Corp. in its efforts to enter the competitive AI chipmaking market. Led by Atsuyoshi Koike, Rapidus aims to produce 2nm chips, with plans for mass production next year, while also exploring innovative manufacturing strategies, including a potential facility on the Moon by the 2040s.
