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June 20, 2024

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Japanese electronic parts maker TDK had successfully developed a material for its solid-state batteries. The material for its small solid-state batteries had an estimated energy density of 1,000 Watt hours per liter, or Wh/l, which is approximately 100 times greater than the energy density of TDK’s conventional mass-produced solid-state battery. Read more.

Cities around the world are starting to test new platforms that can analyze data from both cars and map apps to facilitate “green waves” that keep traffic flowing efficiently.

The initiatives have been largely successful. One project from Alphabet called Green Light has helped reduce congestion by up to 30%. It’s being used in 16 cities, including Abu Dhabi, Seattle, and Hamburg. Read more.

Wells Fargo found that more than a dozen employees in the bank’s wealth and investment management divisions were fired last month after they were found faking keyboard activity and pretending to work. Read more.

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