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France will produce chips and Europe will be able to end technological dependence

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Imagem de wafer de chips em França

The war did not bring anything positive in terms of what it means for human life and the development of the planet. However, the other side of the war showed how much Europe depended on allies who could become enemies. Despite the fact that we now live with difficulties at different levels, this defeated reality in the eyes of the rulers of the old continent can be considered a boon of war. One example is France’s decision to build chip factories.

This action will help Europe end technology addiction.

European Chip Law: Technological Release Letter

Then from Intel in Germany, Europe will have a new chip factory. This will be the second installation in Europe, located in Croll in the south-east of France. The project was announced today and is the latest step in the European Chip Act, the European Union's grand plan to end Asia and the US' reliance on semiconductor manufacturing.

Chip production will be in the hands of two major manufacturers. STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries will build the first semiconductor manufacturing plant in France. The goal is to complete it in 2026 and it is estimated to employ about 1,000 people.

This factory will have an investment of 5.7 billion euros, in addition to receiving public funding from the French government through European funds. For comparison, Intel will invest about $17 billion at its factory in Magdeburg, near Berlin.

France joins Germany in chip race

Two major EU countries have officially unveiled their plan to build their own chip factory. The French government did not specify how much public funding it would receive, but did describe the type of chips it would produce.

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These will not be higher end transistors but 18nm chips for automotive, IoT and other applications. In other words, the bet is on transistors for most of the industry, but not for the latest generation. generally expected production of about 300 million plates annually.

French production will be owned by STMicroelectronics, a Franco-Italian company that is one of the world's top ten semiconductor manufacturers, and GlobalFoundries, a US manufacturer working for AMD, Broadcom and Qualcomm. However, neither of these two companies fit the profile that Thierry Breton, the European High Commissioner, expressed when the European chip law was passed.

Europe's goal attract a manufacturer capable of producing chips at 2 or 3 nanometers. So far this has not been possible. One of the problems is that there are few companies in the world that can do this. The big ambition of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) or Samsung is to apply to participate in Europe, but there is no confirmed news other than preliminary talks.

For comparison, Samsung. announced at the end of 2021 the construction of a plant chips in Texas with an investment of about $17 billion. Similarly, TSMC is investing about $12 billion in Arizona.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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