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As more companies turn to AI to streamline the food supply chain, new security risks are emerging, especially as systems scale and connect across more partners, warehouses, and delivery networks. We spoke with James White, CTO and Founding Engineer at CalypsoAI, about the growing threat landscape, how AI can be used to secure itself, and what food and grocery companies need to know before deploying AI tools in critical operations. What’s RelatedSupply Chain 24/7: Why is the food supply chain becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks as more companies adopt AI? James White: AI is being adopted at multiple points on the…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright sought to reassure US oil companies during a visit to Oklahoma, saying turmoil from President Donald Trump’s trade war is apt to be fleeting and the administration fully supports more crude output. “The uncertainty you are seeing around tariffs — that’s a short term issue,” Wright said during an interview with Bloomberg Television at an energy conference in Oklahoma City. He later added: “We’re doing everything we can to encourage production.” Wright, who previously ran one of the world’s biggest fracking-service providers, said the uncertainty roiling the broader market is because the US in the midst…
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Warsaw, Poland on Sunday, April 27. Energy.gov April 25, 2025 min minute read time WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Warsaw, Poland on Sunday, April 27, to participate and speak at Three Seas Summit-related events, including at the Three Seas Business Forum, and to engage in critical dialogue with European allies regarding the future of energy security, reliability, and affordability across the continent and the world. Members of the press interested in covering open-press portions of the Secretary’s travel should reach out to DOENews@hq.doe.gov.### United States Signs Agreement to Advance American Civil…
Valero Energy Corp. on Thursday reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $595 million, or $1.9 per share, for the first quarter, impacted by $1.13 billion in pre-tax impairments. The write-downs came from the Benicia and Wilmington refineries in California. On April 16 Valero said it had notified the California Energy Commission of its intent to “idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at Valero’s Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026” and that it was evaluating “strategic alternatives” for the rest of its assets in the state. Before impairments, net profit landed at $282 million, or $0.89 per share…
Finland’s Wartsila said U.S. tariffs were impacting its battery storage business while rising trade tensions could push back clients’ investment decisions, after its quarterly operating earnings missed market expectations on Friday.Shares of Wartsila, which builds ship engines and power plants, fell up to 4.5% in volatile early trading, but flattened by 0940 GMT.Wartsila’s CEO Hakan Agnevall told Reuters that he saw no major direct impact from U.S. tariffs on the marine business, as its ship building operations and most of its customers are located outside of the United States.But the battery storage unit, the other leg…
ABB E-mobility is set to unveil three new DC charging systems, extending its portfolio to cover megawatt charging for heavy vehicles, depot charging for fleets, and modular high-power charging for passenger cars. The new products will make their public debut at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT) in Anaheim, California, (28–30 April) and later at Power2Drive in Munich (7–9 May). The announcement follows last year’s launch of the A400 high-power charger and the compact C50 DC system designed for retail applications. Building on this, ABB is introducing two new variants of the A-Series: the A200 and A300, offering 200 and…
Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive Order 14241, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, issued on March 20, 2025, by President Trump.This prestigious designation, announced by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council at the recommendation of the National Energy Dominance Council, underscores the project’s strategic importance to national security, economic prosperity, and energy independence. The SWA Project, a cornerstone of Smackover Lithium’s mission to bolster domestic…
The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. The investment will be made by the end of 2026, and will help the company develop 10 new cars in China – all of which will be exported. Stephen Ma, head of Nissan’s Chinese operations, told a press conference: “With China moving so fast, we want to stay…
Amprius Technologies, Inc., a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore™ lithium-ion battery. This is Amprius’ most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and is expected to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners. Built with Amprius’ proprietary silicon anode material system, this SiCore cell delivers up to 80% more energy than conventional lithium-ion cells with graphite anodes. This enhanced energy density translates to extended flight time, greater range, and improved system-level performance, all within a compact, lightweight design.…
South Korea has opened a new charging hub in Goyang, about 20 km northwest of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province. The new facility is the largest fast-charging station in the country. Water, a fast-charging network division of Brite Energy Partners, built the new fast-charging in Goyang. Located at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), South Korea’s largest exhibition hall and convention centre, the new facility can serve up to 46 electric vehicles simultaneously, all with high power. To facilitate convenience, Water has divided the new charging hub into two zones and set up both in outdoor parking spaces of KINTEX…