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Bosch closes deal to buy US semiconductor foundry in EV chip push, ET Auto

“By extending our semiconductor operations, we are strengthening our local presence in an important market for high efficiency electronic solutions,” Paul Thomas, incoming president of Americas for Bosch Mobility Germany’s Bosch Group said on Wednesday that it has acquired California chip manufacturer TSI Semiconductors in a move to establish a U.S. manufacturing foothold for silicon…

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EV Charging In US Typically Consumes Less Energy Than Water Heating

Buying an electric vehicle might significantly affect electricity consumption and bills, but as it turns out, typically it’s not the biggest load in a household. New data from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, highlighted by the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Vehicle Technologies Office, indicates that there are three other appliances that, on average, consume…

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The secrets of lightning – CBS News

The secrets of lightning – CBS News Watch CBS News Beautiful and dangerous, lightning bolts are one of nature’s most captivating and misunderstood phenomena. Correspondent David Pogue looks into some of the misconceptions about lightning; meets a woman who survived millions of volts coursing through her body; and talks with photographer Lori Bailey, who has…

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