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Apple announces new climate initiatives ahead of the COP26 climate conference
Apple has "more than doubled" the number of suppliers using clean energy and unveiled new measures toward its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030
Toyota will build a US battery plant as part of a $3.4 billion investment
As part of a $3.4 billion investment, Toyota plans to build a US battery manufacturing plant that will eventually employ 1,750 workers.
Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages
Sony and TSMC are reportedly planning a joint factory that could tackle chip shortages for cameras and cars.
Samsung begins manufacturing 14-inch 90Hz OLED displays
Samsung has started manufacturing 90Hz OLED displays that will be used in the latest ASUS laptops.
Foxconn plans to build EV factories in the US and Thailand in 2022
The company is reportedly in talks with three states, including Wisconsin.
Tesla will require masks for all workers at its Nevada battery factory
Tesla will reportedly demand that all workers at its Nevada Gigafactory wear masks, representing a sharp contrast to its defiance in 2020.
Rivian may build its first international EV factory in the UK
Rivian is reportedly in talks to build an EV factory in the UK, helping it take on rivals like Tesla.
Rivian reportedly plans to invest $5 billion in its second US assembly plant
Rivian plans to invest $5 billion initially in a second manufacturing plant, dubbed Project Tera, with construction slated to start in the fall of 2021
Alphabet's latest moonshot aims to make industrial robots more practical
Alphabet has launched its latest X moonshot company, Intrinsic, with the goal of making industrial robots more practical for many people.
Foxconn and TSMC are buying millions of vaccine doses for Taiwan
Tech manufacturing giants Foxconn and TSMC are buying millions of vaccine shots for Taiwan in a move that could help their production in addition to ending political drama.
Tesla delivers 200,000 cars a quarter for the first time
Tesla has delivered over 200,000 vehicles in a quarter for the first time, even with parts shortages and prices holding it back.
Tesla has installed over 200,000 Powerwall home batteries
Despite issues with its Solar Roof, Tesla's Powerwall has apparently been a hot-selling item over the last year.
Tech giants want the US to fund domestic chip production
Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech firms have forged an alliance asking the US to fund domestic chip production.
Biden's first budget proposal would fight chip shortages with US factories
The Biden White House's first budget proposal includes funding for domestic manufacturing to tackle chip shortages.
Xiaomi confirms it is getting into the EV business
Xiaomi has confirmed an earlier report that it will start an electric car business, with an initial investment of $1.5 billion and $10 billion over the next 10 years.
Ford and HP team up to make F-250 parts from 3D printer waste
With help from HP, Ford found a way to reuse spent 3D printed powders and parts to create injection molded vehicle parts.
Biden will review tech supply chains to reduce dependence on China
President Biden is reviewing supply chains for processors, batteries and other key tech companies to reduce dependence on China.
Microsoft hopes its cloud expertise can modernize nonprofits
The company is announcing three new products — Cloud for Financial Services, Cloud for Manufacturing and Cloud for Nonprofit. It's also releasing its first update to the Healthcare service.
Amazon will build Fire TV Sticks in its first Indian manufacturing line
Amazon has announced that it will start manufacturing Fire TV sticks in India, marking the first time it has built any devices in the nation.
IKEA will help turn a Swedish city into a sustainable community
IKEA is moving beyond the confines of the eco-friendly home to work on sustainable urban living. The flat-pack giant is partnering with the municipality of Helsingborg in its native Sweden on a green community project, known as H22, that takes in agriculture, retail and housing. In the Drottninghög suburb, IKEA will help establish an urban farming marketplace with an eye to upskilling residents and creating new jobs and businesses.