The director of South Carolina’s new environmental department pledged Monday to focus on protecting the state’s water, air and landscape from pollution, while improving service, as the agency establishes itself as a replacement for the state’s often-criticized health and environmental department. At a news conference under a broiling July sun, Department of Environmental Services chief […]
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Gretna restaurant keeps customers cool using Entergy energy efficiency tools
GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — During the summer, many people choose to stay inside, but even though temperatures are high, your electric bills don’t have to be. The staff at Entergy New Orleans says there are several ways to conserve energy. One way is to use a fan to cool off. “They use less electricity than […]
Amazon Stock Price Target Hiked On Runway For More Retail Efficiency
Analyst with Bank of America believe Amazon (AMZN) still has “runway ahead” to improve the efficiency of its retail operations. The analysts bumped up their price target for Amazon stock to 220 from 210 in a note for clients Wednesday. ↑ X NOW PLAYING How Amazon Is Looking To Disrupt The Industrial Sector With Its […]
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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Compete in AI
Amid the AI chip race, semiconductor specialist Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) almost seems like an afterthought. Currently, the crosshairs are on graphics processors. In contrast, Qualcomm focuses on mobile and wireless technologies. However, Qualcomm’s strategic focus on energy efficiency and its new partnership to develop more efficient AI chips position it to make a significant impact in […]
FedEx poised to adjust air network in efficiency drive
FedEx will retire nine MD-11 freighters (pictured) by the end of the fiscal year on Friday. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) FedEx will accelerate its transformation toward a leaner enterprise in the second half of the year when it ramps up segmentation of its air assets and sheds daytime flying capacity tied to an expiring U.S. Postal […]
Kenworth’s Wild SuperTruck 2 Concept Semi Doubles Efficiency With Bullet Train Aero
Kenworth “Build it, and they will come.” But what if they had no money? Well, if what they want to build is a future-proofed big rig, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) can help pay for that. What’s the catch? Improved aerodynamics, improved efficiency, fuel savings, and cleaner air—those are the things Kenworth’s wild-looking SuperTruck […]
Lisa Su says AMD is on track to a 100x power efficiency improvement by 2027 — CEO outlines AMD’s advances during keynote at imec’s ITF World 2024
AMD CEO Lisa Su attended imec’s ITF World 2024 conference to accept the prestigious imec Innovation Award for innovation and industry leadership, joining the ranks of other previous honorees like Gordon Moore, Morris Chang, and Bill Gates. After accepting the award, Su launched into her presentation covering the steps that AMD has taken to meet […]
AMD Chief Lisa Su Foresees Massive Gains in AI and Data Center Efficiency
AMD Chief Lisa Su Foresees Massive Gains in AI and Data Center Efficiency Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su emphasized the chip designer’s progress toward its 30×25 goal, aiming for a 30x increase in compute node power efficiency by 2025 and now foreseeing a potential 100x improvement by 2026-2027 at a recent event. Su highlighted AMD’s foresight in […]
We Tested a Bunch of Smart Bulbs — And These Are Our Favorites for Efficiency and Customization
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Smart technology like Alexa speakers, smart plugs, and smart thermostats have streamlined how we interact with the everyday components of our homes, giving the basic functionality of something as simple as turning on a light bulb some major upgrades. Smart […]
This top-selling car gadget boosts fuel efficiency — and it’s down to $8 (that’s 50% off)
Tires are the feet of your car: When they’re in good shape, the whole body can perform well; when they’re not, everything is rough and sluggish. Maintaining optimal tire pressure is not only important for safety, but it also increases your car’s fuel efficiency, saves money, and makes your ride a lot smoother. A portable […]