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Trump Sets 100% Chip Tariffs Unless Firms Invest in U.S.
President Trump said he would impose roughly 100% tariffs on all chips coming into the U.S. but exempt tech companies that have promised to manufacture domestically, a big win for Apple and other electronics firms worried about new trade challenges.
GM Drove a Chevrolet Silverado EV More Than 1000 Miles on a Single Charge
General Motors just revealed that its employees recently took a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV on a ridiculous 1,059.2-mile trek across Metro Detroit without stopping for a battery top-up. That journey has now secured a EV range world record for the
Trump Announces ‘Full and Complete Trade Deal’ with South Korea
The announcement comes days after Trump secureda major trade deal with the European Union that lowered tariff rates to 15% in exchange for investments in U.S. energy and other goods. Trump’s deal with South Korea is similar in that it lowers
ams OSRAM Sells Its Entertainment and Industry Lamps Business
ams OSRAM has signed an agreement with Ushio Inc. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps (ENI) business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2026. The purchase price of
DOE Announces Data Center Site Selection on Federal Lands
DOE has selected four sites—Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and Savannah River Site—to move forward with plans to invite private sector partners to develop cutting edge AI data center and energy generation projects. The announcement
U.S. Reaches Trade Deal with Europe
The European Union and the United States agreed on Sunday to a broad-brush trade deal that sets a 15 percent tariff on most goods, including cars. In addition: The European Union had agreed to purchase $750 billion of American energy
LED-to-LED Upgrades: Emerging Well of Opportunity?
As the market for replacing traditional light sources with LED becomes more challenging, a new market is developing around upgrade of early-generation LED installations. This presents an opportunity to achieve greater energy savings, enhance lighting quality, and integrate advanced lighting
One in 20 Supply Chain Managers Will Oversee Robots by 2030
Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner, Inc. Organizations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the
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2026 Commercial Lighting Rebate Outlook by Craig DiLouie
The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2026, with widely available rebates covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls, including networked lighting controls. Overall, 2026 marks a year of evolution for programs as they adapt to declining lighting energy savings due to LED market saturation. Average
LEDs Gain Ground in Controlled Environment Agriculture Space by Tim Kridel
Key Takeaways LED lighting has shifted from niche to mainstream in controlled environment agriculture, driven by improved spectrum, output, and cost reductions. Energy efficiency of LEDs allows growers to achieve higher light levels with less power, enabling cost savings and increased crop productivity, especially in high-value sectors like cannabis. Dynamic
The Rise of Supply Chains That Adapt by Professor Jeannette Song
Professor Song explains how AI is turning supply chains from rigid workflows into adaptive, decision-making systems. When you click “buy now” on online stores, recommendations appear, warehouses spring into action, and packages begin their journey to your door. Behind that seamless experience is a fundamental transformation. Supply chains, once governed
