The premier of Quebec previously told Politico the province would similarly consider stamping tariffs on their power exports to New England.
Ford also vowed to cut electricity exports to U.S. border states, if necessary.
"If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything — including cut off their energy with a smile on my face," Ford told reporters Monday at a mining convention in downtown Toronto, the Toronto Sun reported. "They rely on our energy, they need to feel the pain. They want to come at us hard, we're going to come back twice as hard."
Ford added that he will direct the province's energy producers to shut down the exports entirely if Trump moves ahead with even more tariffs on April 2.
"That's exactly what we're going to do," Ford said. "The provinces have a big say in it, but it's the federal government that's leading the charge, and we're going to stand shoulder to shoulder no matter who's in the federal government."
The Texas Interconnection is the only part of the U.S. grid not connected with Canadian provinces.
The Eastern Interconnection operates in states east of the Rocky Mountains. The Western Interconnection covers the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountain states.
Is green hydrogen the future?
Recent breakthroughs in hydrogen production are making it a more viable form of renewable energy. In 2023, for example, a team of researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia devised a cost-effective method for splitting seawater into hydrogen.
Japan is the world leader in hydrogen technologies. The country has strategically focused on green hydrogen as a next-generation green energy source. In its bid to go carbon neutral by 2050, it is relying heavily on the development of hydrogen technologies.
Use in EV battery and buildings
The Engineer‘s report indicates that Brunel University’s testing showed a 30% energy savings and a more consistent temperature.
Flint Engineering claims that IsoMat-based EV battery cooling plates maintain a consistent battery cell temperature of 25°C +/- 1°C, leading to increased driving range and extended battery lifespan.
IsoMat cools EV batteries by circulating a low-pressure fluid through its plate. The internal fluid undergoes phase changes to absorb heat more effectively than traditional water-cooling while also keeping water away from the battery cells for safety.
“IsoMat tackles the climate crisis head-on. It future-proofs industries against rising global temperatures, advances climate change resilience and dramatically improves efficiency,” said Mark Robinson, CEO of Mayfield, East Sussex-based Flint Engineering, in the statement as the Engineer reported.
IsoMat represents a critical step in addressing the climate crisis, going beyond a mere product.
It strengthens industries against future climate challenges, enhances resilience, and significantly boosts efficiency across various sectors. Its applications are vast, spanning construction, electrification, refrigeration, and more.
Meanwhile, there has been a lot of innovation to make buildings more sustainable. For instance, researchers are designing paints to cool and heat buildings, which represents an innovative approach to passive climate control.
Interestingly, the recycled rubber material does not alter the look or feel of the tire. By the end of 2025, these tires are projected to be included in roughly 120 different LEGO sets.
“This is an exciting step in our ambition to make LEGO products more sustainable and reduce our dependence on virgin fossil fuels. Over the past five years, we have invested significant time in developing and testing this new recycled material to ensure it meets our high standards for quality, safety, and durability,” said Annette Stube, the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
“The tires are just one of many options we’re working on to make our products more sustainable, and it’s encouraging to see something this innovative making it into our sets,” Stube added.
LEGO aims to produce its entire product line using more renewable and recycled materials by 2032.
The system functioned through four distinct modes, adapting to varying weather conditions. Mode 1 functioned exclusively on sunny days, utilizing solar collectors to heat the thermal storage tanks. On the other hand, Mode 2 relied entirely on the head pump during cloudy or rainy weather.
Mode 3 combined both, with solar collectors running during the day and the heat pump at night, and mode 4 optimized energy use by running the heat pump only during the day when solar energy was insufficient, avoiding nighttime operation.
The team observed the system for nine days and found that the sand-based thermal storage floor kept indoor temperatures stable between 63.3°F (17.4°C) at night and 68.4°F (20.2°C) during the day, even as outdoor temperatures ranged from -1.1°F (-18.4°C) to 54.1°F (12.3°C), averaging 22.1°F (-5.5°C).
Ultimately, the system proved to be a practical heating solution for rural areas facing harsh cold conditions, boasting an average coefficient of performance (COP) of 2.6 and a solar fraction (SF) of 50.9%.
After modeling the system in TRNSYS, a simulation tool for analyzing energy systems, the researchers confirmed its reliability. Over six months of heating, mode 4 performed better than mode 3, achieving a coefficient of performance of 4.6 and a solar fraction of 77.9%, increasing by 15.9% and 20.3%, respectively. It additionally used 405.2 kWh less energy than mode 3.
The scientists found that local electricity pricing policies play a key role in operating costs. Their analysis showed that without peak-valley pricing, Mode 4 reduces costs by 28% compared to Mode 3. However, with peak-valley pricing, the difference narrows, with Mode 4 costing just 2.6% more than Mode 3.
Iron features over 60 joints and 200 degrees of flexibility, allowing it to handle delicate components with precision and perform complex tasks such as walking. It is powered by Xpeng’s custom-designed Turing AI chip, a 40-core processor built for AI-intensive applications, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and even flying cars.
According to Xpeng, the Turing AI chip can process AI models with 30 billion parameters and has undergone more than 2,700 functional verifications in just 40 days—three times the industry standard for development efficiency. This advanced processing capability enables Iron to think, adapt, and execute tasks with human-like decision-making.
Xpeng’s flying car AEROHT, or the Land Aircraft Carrier, features a modular design with a detachable air module housed within a ground vehicle. This first-of-its-kind system enables autonomous separation and reconnection.
The ground module, or “mothership,” transports the air module to a launch site, where it vertically takes off with a single command. After landing, it seamlessly reattaches, allowing a smooth transition back to driving.
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with advanced safety features, such as redundant power, propulsion, and flight control technologies, make up the air module. For stable and effective flying, its dual-duct six-rotor design with foldable propellers is supported by a lightweight carbon fiber frame.
With a 270° panoramic vision, the cockpit has cognitive assistance for automated route planning, real-time airspace monitoring, and precise landing, as well as single-stick handling.
The ground module, a six-wheel electric vehicle, is equally advanced. Powered by an 800-volt silicon carbide platform, it boasts a combined range of over 1,000 kilometers and functions as a mobile charging station, supporting up to six flights on a full charge. It has a roomy four-seat cabin, electronic dual-swing doors, and a futuristic “lunar rover” style. It also fits into regular parking places.
XPeng is stepping up its autonomous driving efforts in addition to its mass manufacturing plans, intending to outperform international competitors this year with its Level 3 vehicles. The business intends to launch Level 4 features in its EVs, such as completely driverless parking, by 2026.
To this end, he suggests, any nuclear sharing with the only nuclear powers in Europe would boost or complement America’s already significant atomic presence on the continent.
“We should always talk with both countries [France and Britain], and in addition, from the perspective of supplementing the American nuclear shield, which we of course want to see maintained,” he explained.
Extending the nuclear umbrella over Europe
Whether you support this suggestion or not, going as far back as the 1960s, it has been almost implicit that the UK and France’s assets already de facto cover most of Europe. For example, in 1964, the BBC reports, Charles de Gaulle publicly suggested that any attack by the USSR on Germany would be considered enough of a threat for a potential nuclear response.
“In the past when France has made overtures [about extending nuclear protection], other countries were reluctant to respond,” Pierre Haroche of the Catholic University of Lille told the BBC. “They didn’t want to signal that they did not have complete faith in the US and NATO,” he added.
“But Trump has clarified the debate,” Mr Haroche says. “It’s not that the Americans are talking of removing their nuclear deterrent – let’s be clear, that does not seem to be on the table right now,” he added.
“But the credibility of US nuclear [deterrence] is not what it was. That has opened the debate, and led the Germans to look more favourably on the idea of coming under a French and/or British umbrella,” he explained.
So how would such a proposal work? France currently has around 300 nuclear warheads on hand, most of which are designed to be carried and unleashed from France-based aircraft or submarines.
The United Kingdom, on the other hand, has around 250, including its famous Trident nuclear weapon system. However, France’s stockpile is entirely domestically produced, while the United Kingdom relies heavily on United States technical support to operate.
“If the US is to be less present, then European countries will [depend] much more on each other. Our strategic world becomes more horizontal,” he says.
“In this new world, building trust and confidence among ourselves is [essential]. For France to signal it is prepared to take on risk in support of others – that helps create a solid front,” he concluded.
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The premier of Quebec previously told Politico the province would similarly consider stamping tariffs on their power exports to New England.
Ford also vowed to cut electricity exports to U.S. border states, if necessary.
"If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything — including cut off their energy with a smile on my face," Ford told reporters Monday at a mining convention in downtown Toronto, the Toronto Sun reported. "They rely on our energy, they need to feel the pain. They want to come at us hard, we're going to come back twice as hard."
Ford added that he will direct the province's energy producers to shut down the exports entirely if Trump moves ahead with even more tariffs on April 2.
"That's exactly what we're going to do," Ford said. "The provinces have a big say in it, but it's the federal government that's leading the charge, and we're going to stand shoulder to shoulder no matter who's in the federal government."
The Texas Interconnection is the only part of the U.S. grid not connected with Canadian provinces.
The Eastern Interconnection operates in states east of the Rocky Mountains. The Western Interconnection covers the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountain states.
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!summarize #harborfreight #snapon #tools #industry #business
Is green hydrogen the future?
Recent breakthroughs in hydrogen production are making it a more viable form of renewable energy. In 2023, for example, a team of researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia devised a cost-effective method for splitting seawater into hydrogen.
Japan is the world leader in hydrogen technologies. The country has strategically focused on green hydrogen as a next-generation green energy source. In its bid to go carbon neutral by 2050, it is relying heavily on the development of hydrogen technologies.
Use in EV battery and buildings
The Engineer‘s report indicates that Brunel University’s testing showed a 30% energy savings and a more consistent temperature.
Flint Engineering claims that IsoMat-based EV battery cooling plates maintain a consistent battery cell temperature of 25°C +/- 1°C, leading to increased driving range and extended battery lifespan.
IsoMat cools EV batteries by circulating a low-pressure fluid through its plate. The internal fluid undergoes phase changes to absorb heat more effectively than traditional water-cooling while also keeping water away from the battery cells for safety.
“IsoMat tackles the climate crisis head-on. It future-proofs industries against rising global temperatures, advances climate change resilience and dramatically improves efficiency,” said Mark Robinson, CEO of Mayfield, East Sussex-based Flint Engineering, in the statement as the Engineer reported.
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IsoMat represents a critical step in addressing the climate crisis, going beyond a mere product.
It strengthens industries against future climate challenges, enhances resilience, and significantly boosts efficiency across various sectors. Its applications are vast, spanning construction, electrification, refrigeration, and more.
Meanwhile, there has been a lot of innovation to make buildings more sustainable. For instance, researchers are designing paints to cool and heat buildings, which represents an innovative approach to passive climate control.
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Interestingly, the recycled rubber material does not alter the look or feel of the tire. By the end of 2025, these tires are projected to be included in roughly 120 different LEGO sets.
“This is an exciting step in our ambition to make LEGO products more sustainable and reduce our dependence on virgin fossil fuels. Over the past five years, we have invested significant time in developing and testing this new recycled material to ensure it meets our high standards for quality, safety, and durability,” said Annette Stube, the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
“The tires are just one of many options we’re working on to make our products more sustainable, and it’s encouraging to see something this innovative making it into our sets,” Stube added.
LEGO aims to produce its entire product line using more renewable and recycled materials by 2032.
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The system functioned through four distinct modes, adapting to varying weather conditions. Mode 1 functioned exclusively on sunny days, utilizing solar collectors to heat the thermal storage tanks. On the other hand, Mode 2 relied entirely on the head pump during cloudy or rainy weather.
Mode 3 combined both, with solar collectors running during the day and the heat pump at night, and mode 4 optimized energy use by running the heat pump only during the day when solar energy was insufficient, avoiding nighttime operation.
The team observed the system for nine days and found that the sand-based thermal storage floor kept indoor temperatures stable between 63.3°F (17.4°C) at night and 68.4°F (20.2°C) during the day, even as outdoor temperatures ranged from -1.1°F (-18.4°C) to 54.1°F (12.3°C), averaging 22.1°F (-5.5°C).
!summarize #janmarsalek #technology #russia #spy
!summarize #heatpump #energy #warm #china
Ultimately, the system proved to be a practical heating solution for rural areas facing harsh cold conditions, boasting an average coefficient of performance (COP) of 2.6 and a solar fraction (SF) of 50.9%.
After modeling the system in TRNSYS, a simulation tool for analyzing energy systems, the researchers confirmed its reliability. Over six months of heating, mode 4 performed better than mode 3, achieving a coefficient of performance of 4.6 and a solar fraction of 77.9%, increasing by 15.9% and 20.3%, respectively. It additionally used 405.2 kWh less energy than mode 3.
The scientists found that local electricity pricing policies play a key role in operating costs. Their analysis showed that without peak-valley pricing, Mode 4 reduces costs by 28% compared to Mode 3. However, with peak-valley pricing, the difference narrows, with Mode 4 costing just 2.6% more than Mode 3.
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Iron features over 60 joints and 200 degrees of flexibility, allowing it to handle delicate components with precision and perform complex tasks such as walking. It is powered by Xpeng’s custom-designed Turing AI chip, a 40-core processor built for AI-intensive applications, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and even flying cars.
According to Xpeng, the Turing AI chip can process AI models with 30 billion parameters and has undergone more than 2,700 functional verifications in just 40 days—three times the industry standard for development efficiency. This advanced processing capability enables Iron to think, adapt, and execute tasks with human-like decision-making.
Xpeng’s flying car AEROHT, or the Land Aircraft Carrier, features a modular design with a detachable air module housed within a ground vehicle. This first-of-its-kind system enables autonomous separation and reconnection.
The ground module, or “mothership,” transports the air module to a launch site, where it vertically takes off with a single command. After landing, it seamlessly reattaches, allowing a smooth transition back to driving.
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with advanced safety features, such as redundant power, propulsion, and flight control technologies, make up the air module. For stable and effective flying, its dual-duct six-rotor design with foldable propellers is supported by a lightweight carbon fiber frame.
With a 270° panoramic vision, the cockpit has cognitive assistance for automated route planning, real-time airspace monitoring, and precise landing, as well as single-stick handling.
The ground module, a six-wheel electric vehicle, is equally advanced. Powered by an 800-volt silicon carbide platform, it boasts a combined range of over 1,000 kilometers and functions as a mobile charging station, supporting up to six flights on a full charge. It has a roomy four-seat cabin, electronic dual-swing doors, and a futuristic “lunar rover” style. It also fits into regular parking places.
XPeng is stepping up its autonomous driving efforts in addition to its mass manufacturing plans, intending to outperform international competitors this year with its Level 3 vehicles. The business intends to launch Level 4 features in its EVs, such as completely driverless parking, by 2026.
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To this end, he suggests, any nuclear sharing with the only nuclear powers in Europe would boost or complement America’s already significant atomic presence on the continent.
“We should always talk with both countries [France and Britain], and in addition, from the perspective of supplementing the American nuclear shield, which we of course want to see maintained,” he explained.
Extending the nuclear umbrella over Europe
Whether you support this suggestion or not, going as far back as the 1960s, it has been almost implicit that the UK and France’s assets already de facto cover most of Europe. For example, in 1964, the BBC reports, Charles de Gaulle publicly suggested that any attack by the USSR on Germany would be considered enough of a threat for a potential nuclear response.
!summarize #recession #economy #tariffs
“In the past when France has made overtures [about extending nuclear protection], other countries were reluctant to respond,” Pierre Haroche of the Catholic University of Lille told the BBC. “They didn’t want to signal that they did not have complete faith in the US and NATO,” he added.
“But Trump has clarified the debate,” Mr Haroche says. “It’s not that the Americans are talking of removing their nuclear deterrent – let’s be clear, that does not seem to be on the table right now,” he added.
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“But the credibility of US nuclear [deterrence] is not what it was. That has opened the debate, and led the Germans to look more favourably on the idea of coming under a French and/or British umbrella,” he explained.
So how would such a proposal work? France currently has around 300 nuclear warheads on hand, most of which are designed to be carried and unleashed from France-based aircraft or submarines.
The United Kingdom, on the other hand, has around 250, including its famous Trident nuclear weapon system. However, France’s stockpile is entirely domestically produced, while the United Kingdom relies heavily on United States technical support to operate.
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“If the US is to be less present, then European countries will [depend] much more on each other. Our strategic world becomes more horizontal,” he says.
“In this new world, building trust and confidence among ourselves is [essential]. For France to signal it is prepared to take on risk in support of others – that helps create a solid front,” he concluded.
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