Middle Tech

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

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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 an