Energy equipment maker, spun off from GE in 2024
Recent data shows a sharp rise in home battery installations across several states, driven by high electricity prices and policies that reward rooftop solar plus storage. Utilities and tech firms see these distributed assets powering a future grid and supporting data centers, AI workloads, and virtual power plants. Major players are expanding partnerships to coordinate thousands of home batteries for grid needs.
Ford has rehired roughly 300–350 veteran engineers to correct defects that automated inspection and AI-driven tools failed to catch. Executives have said the specialists are auditing designs before parts reach factory floors, mentoring younger staff, and retraining AI systems; Ford has risen to the top mainstream spot in JD Power’s initial-quality study.
Iraq has signed 48 agreements with American firms, spanning energy, healthcare and technology, as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi travels to the United States. The deals include oil and electricity cooperation with ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell and Halliburton, plus a pipeline project with Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Starlink will bring satellite services.