246. Toyota Goes Electric, FDA Approves Neuralink, Nvidia Valued at $1 Trillion

In this episode of Middle Tech, Logan and Evan discuss three big stories in the tech world: Toyota's investment in sustainable energy and Elon Musk's Neuralink getting FDA approval. We'll also talk about Nvidia's brief brush with a $1 trillion valuation. Toyota Sustainable Energy Toyota has announced that it will be investing $591 million in its Kentucky manufacturing plant to produce a new battery electric vehicle. The plant is expected to create 9,000 new jobs and will help Toyota achieve its goal of carbon neutrality in North America by 2035. The investment is part of Toyota's broader commitment to sustainable energy. The company has already invested heavily in solar and wind power, and it plans to continue to increase its use of renewable energy sources. Neuralink Gets FDA Approval Elon Musk's Neuralink company has received FDA approval to begin human trials of its brain-computer interface implant. The implant is designed to help people with severe paralysis regain communication and movement abilities. Neuralink is one of several companies working on brain-computer interfaces. The technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers and the world around us. Nvidia Briefly Touches $1 Trillion Marketcap Graphics chip maker Nvidia briefly touched the $1 trillion marketcap mark last week. The company's stock price has been on a tear in recent years, thanks to strong demand for its chips from data centers and the gaming industry. Nvidia's success is a sign of the growing importance of artificial intelligence. The company's chips are used to power AI systems in everything from self-driving cars to facial recognition software.  Articles Reclaimed Kentucky Coal Mine Sees the Sun Shining on New Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Toyota Gov. Beshear: Toyota’s Largest Manufacturing Operation Goes Electric Toyota Reinforces Commitment in the Commonwealth as Georgetown Site Prepares for the Future Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets FDA’s Approval For Brain Implant Technology, Plans To Move Forward With Human Trials Nvidia briefly joins $1 trillion valuation club Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiddleTech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Logan's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evan's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KY Innovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolt Marketing⁠