🌋 Scientists to drill into Icelandic volcano for unlimited power

Plus CES 2024: Transparent OLED TVs, cooking robots, Bosch’s vision for the future of transportation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 January 09, 2024 | [Read Online]( Iceland is embarking on an unprecedented quest to tap into volcanic energy sources miles underground, and it could kickstart a global transformation for geothermal power. Scientists aim to drill directly into the Krafla volcano’s magma chamber by 2026 and unlock its renewable thermal reserves for clean electricity generation. If proven successful and replicable elsewhere, making direct contact with superheated molten rock could open up an inexhaustible source of sustainable energy. Learn more about this bold plan and its likely consequences in today’s [Must Read](. 🎪 We’re reporting from [CES 2024 in Las Vegas]( throughout this week, and we’ll bring you all the most exciting product launches, smartest innovations, and latest trends that will drive the tech narrative this year. 🚨 AI Logs is your essential update on all things artificial intelligence. To get the very latest insights every Wednesday, [subscribe now](. Good morning. I’m Tim, newsletter editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let’s get into it! Reading time: 5 minutes Did a friend forward this e-mail to you? 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[Subscribe]( [LATEST CES 2024 NEWS]( - 🥘 [I-Robo: World's first cooking robots serve 100,000 meals in Japan alone]( Already tested in East Asian restaurants, including prominent Chinese restaurant groups in Japan, I-Robo has supports hospitality by reducing labor costs. - 🔮 [LG unveils wireless transparent OLED TV, smart home agent bot]( The company also unveiled its Alpha 11 processor, which is four times more powerful than its predecessor, and its vision on AI. - 🚙 [Kia’s PBV is one of the most versatile EVs you will ever see]( Making a grand return to CES after a five-year hiatus, Kia unveiled a rather bold and ambitious future strategy— Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV). MUST READ 🌋 [Icelandic scientists aim for unlimited volcanic power]( The Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) initiative aims to sink an initial borehole over 5,000°F hot magma in Iceland by 2026, followed by a second full-scale well to evaluate how the volcanic heat could be used for to generate electricity. The venture could pioneer safe direct contact with magma chambers long seen as renewable power’s final frontier. While still seeking the $100 million for specialized extreme drilling setups, the approach could sustainably generate 10 times the island’s energy needs. Krafla's shallow subterranean magma is among world’s most accessible superhot zones, and could be the first in a new class of virtually unlimited clean energy sources to draw directly on the Earth’s molten foundations. [Read more >]( [INNOVATION]( ⚡️ [Bosch automated parking valet guides cars to their charging station]( German engineering giant Bosch emphasized climate-friendly technologies at CES 2024, with its latest hydrogen engines and automated electric vehicle charging. Additional environmentally conscious demonstrations included more efficient vehicle chips and cold-resilient heat pumps for homes. See how the Bosch’s expansive range of products aims to shape an efficient and emissions-free future. 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