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South 8 Scales Production of Cold-Weather Battery Systems for Defense and Specialty Applications

South 8 Scales Production of Cold-Weather Battery Systems for Defense and Specialty Applications

San Diego-based battery manufacturer South 8 has initiated volume manufacturing of its new semi-automated battery cell production line, specifically designed for cold-weather applications. This expansion is expected to add 5 MWh of annual manufacturing capacity for cylindrical cells, with the goal of enhancing the company's market presence in defense and other specialty sectors that operate in extreme cold environments. The expansion supports the production of South 8’s ARCTIC AE35 18650 cell, which utilizes a liquefied gas electrolyte to enable reliable charging at temperatures as low as -76°F (-60°C). The company has also established supplier agreements for key battery cell materials and components, ensuring all production remains on American shores and avoids existing FEOC restrictions.
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Solcoa Industries Secures $75 Million to Boost U.S. Rare Earth Magnet Metal Production in Nevada

Solcoa Industries Secures $75 Million to Boost U.S. Rare Earth Magnet Metal Production in Nevada

Solcoa Industries Secures $75 Million to Boost U.S. Rare Earth Magnet Metal Production in Nevada
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U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Drives Significant Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing

U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Drives Significant Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing

U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Drives Significant Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing
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North America to Lead Growth in Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Market Driven by U.S. Inflation Reduction Act

North America to Lead Growth in Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Market Driven by U.S. Inflation Reduction Act

North America to Lead Growth in Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Market Driven by U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
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Lam Research Expands East Bay Operations with New Warehouse to Meet AI Demand

Lam Research Expands East Bay Operations with New Warehouse to Meet AI Demand

Lam Research Expands East Bay Operations with New Warehouse to Meet AI Demand
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Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO

Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, laid out a sweeping vision in which AI would reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, as the Claude maker moved closer to what could be the first listing by a frontier AI lab.
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Specialty Crop Leaders Advocate for Trade Agreement Revisions, Enhanced Food Safety, and Farm Bill Changes

Specialty Crop Leaders Advocate for Trade Agreement Revisions, Enhanced Food Safety, and Farm Bill Changes

Specialty Crop Leaders Advocate for Trade Agreement Revisions, Enhanced Food Safety, and Farm Bill Changes
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Sea Level Rise Reshapes California Beach Town, Threatening Key Rail Line

Sea Level Rise Reshapes California Beach Town, Threatening Key Rail Line

The Southern California beach town of San Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion due to sea level rise, which is reshaping its shoreline and threatening a crucial passenger rail line. Residents have noted the loss of walkable beaches, with the rising sea and crashing waves pushing the shoreline landward and splitting the city's North Beach. Crumbling seaside bluffs have damaged oceanfront homes and led to repeated closures of the rail line, which is the second busiest in the country. This situation is part of a broader trend affecting many California coastal communities, with scientists forecasting that over half of Southern California’s beaches could significantly erode by 2100. Urban development has also contributed by slowing the flow of sediment that once nourished the beaches.
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Alaska Airlines to Significantly Increase Passenger Capacity at Paine Field, Introducing New San Jose Route

Alaska Airlines to Significantly Increase Passenger Capacity at Paine Field, Introducing New San Jose Route

Alaska Airlines to Significantly Increase Passenger Capacity at Paine Field, Introducing New San Jose Route
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KLA Corporation Seeks Associate Test Engineer in Milpitas, California

KLA Corporation Seeks Associate Test Engineer in Milpitas, California

KLA Corporation Seeks Associate Test Engineer in Milpitas, California
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Dinner, anyone? See most-booked restaurants in Palm Springs area

Dinner, anyone? See most-booked restaurants in Palm Springs area

These are some of the most coveted tables in town: A new list shows the most-booked restaurants in the Coachella Valley, plus one high desert spot.
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California Lawmakers Urge NASA to Consider State for U.S. Space Academy

California Lawmakers Urge NASA to Consider State for U.S. Space Academy

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), Co-Chairs of the California Aerospace Caucus, have sent a letter to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman advocating for California as the site for the new United States Space Academy. This initiative follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on August 28, 2026, to establish the nation's first U.S. Space Academy. The lawmakers emphasize California's extensive history in supporting American space exploration, its numerous existing NASA centers such as the Jet Propulsion Lab and Ames Research Center, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, which is the world's second busiest spaceport. They also highlight the state's robust private aerospace industry and world-class universities as key advantages for hosting the academy.