Transportation
How GM is using AI to boost performance on the racetrack
Jordyn Grzelewski of Tech Brew reports on GM’s use of AI to boost performance in its automobiles. Every second counts on the racetrack. That’s one reason General Motors…
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Infrastructure
To Speed Up Hurricane Helene Recovery, Modernize Regulations
Helene is not the last hurricane that the U.S. will face, but it should be the last one whose response is mired by inefficient regulations.
Energy
Nuclear now: Reopening Three Mile Island is a huge boost for Pa.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes about the economic benefits of reopening Three Mile Island Unit 1. Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear energy plant along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg…
Energy
Chile May Hold the Future to a U.S. Cobalt Supply Chain
The Chilean Cobalt Corp. (C3) is diversifying the supply of cobalt in an ethically and environmentally responsible manner.
Infrastructure
Westerman’s NEPA Bill Would Be a Win for America’s Economy and Environment
From supplying affordable, reliable energy to maintaining healthy forests, NEPA delays increase project timelines and costs and put much of the decision-making process in the hands of national activists rather than local communities.
Domestic
New Tax Hikes Would be an Impediment to Innovation
The Harris tax plan may sound like a progressive dream, but its regressive nature would be a nightmare for innovation, American competitiveness, and U.S. workers.
Energy
Rep. Brett Guthrie Discusses Conservative Energy and Climate Policies
Congressman Guthrie has been a leader in advancing commonsense energy and climate solutions.
Energy
Last Energy nabs $40M to realize vision of super-small nuclear reactors
"The startup aims to eventually deploy thousands of its modular microreactors, though to date it has not brought any online. The first reactor might appear in Europe as soon as 2026, assuming Last Energy manages to meet its extremely aggressive construction, financial, and regulatory timelines — not a common occurrence in the nuclear industry. Venture capital heavyweight Gigafund led the round, which closed early this year but was revealed only today. The startup has raised a total of $64 million since its 2019 founding."
Economics
We All Pay the Price for Protectionism
Phil Gramm and Donald J. Boudreaux write in The Wall Street Journal about the price of protectionism. “Protectionism and industrial policy misallocate resources and reduce economic efficiency. When…
Transportation
High-Speed Rail—Courtesy of the Private Sector
"FECI intends to complete construction of the new Brightline project before the 2028 Olympics come to California. If it does, the firm will have offered yet another demonstration of how the private sector can succeed where the public sector fails. "