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  • “Rogue” Devices Found Hidden In Chinese Solar Panels Could “Destroy The Grid”

    05/14/2025 4:43:53 PM PDT · by george76 · 35 replies
    modernity ^ | 14th May 2025 | Steve Watson
    Undisclosed communication devices reportedly discovered in Chinese-manufactured solar panels and related equipment have sparked concerns among U.S. officials about the vulnerability of the nation’s power grid, according to a Reuters report. These “rogue” devices, found over the past nine months, could potentially destabilize energy infrastructure and trigger widespread blackouts, sources familiar with the matter told the outlet. The undocumented devices, including cellular radios, were identified in solar power inverters, batteries, electric vehicle chargers, and heat pumps produced by several Chinese suppliers. ... The U.S. has found Trojan horse communication devices in Chinese-made solar power inverters. They are used to connect...
  • California bans the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

    08/25/2022 2:00:12 PM PDT · by Tell It Right · 102 replies
    CNBC ^ | 8/25/2022 | Emma Newburger
    California, the country’s most populous state and the center of U.S. car culture, is banning the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035, marking a historic step in the state’s battle against climate change. But the rule does phase out such vehicles over time, requiring 35% of total new vehicle sales to be powered by batteries or hydrogen by 2026 and 68% by 2030.