Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant

Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant

The automaker's new Ford Energy unit says it will build shipping-container-sized batteries for utilities, data centers and large industry customers in the US.

Michigan loaned $35M to mobility center. Debt could cripple it, boosters say

Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from a state-backed mobility research center supporters say is critical to keeping autonomous vehicle development in Michigan.

Rural Texas counties push for more regulations on data centers

Somervell County commissioners are asking state leaders in Austin for a pause on new data center applications.

Cowboy raises $275 million to build rockets with orbital data center upper stages

Cowboy Space, which emerged from stealth less than two years ago as Aetherflux to develop space-based solar power, has raised $275 million at a $2 billion valuation to build rockets with upper stages that would serve as data centers once in low Earth orbit.

Circle raises $222 million from BlackRock, Apollo and others in Arc token presale valued at $3 billion

Andreessen Horowitz served as the lead investor in the sale with a $75 million investment. Other investors include BlackRock and Apollo Funds.