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Power Electronics Market Size, Share And Trends Analysis Report

The global power electronics market size is expected to reach USD 53.66 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increased focus on the usage of renewable energy sources has been one of the major factors driving the market. In addition, the development of power infrastructure, coupled with the increasing demand for battery-powered portable devices, has led to the increased adoption of power electronic devices and products across various industry verticals such as power, automotive, communication, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, and other sectors.

Power electronic devices use switching electronic circuits to regulate the flow of energy. They are also used in the alteration of electric power, which is usually performed by semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors. Power electronic devices are useful in connecting renewable energy resources with power grids and transportation of energy. They have applications in electric trains, motor drives, and lighting equipment and play a key role by enabling heat sinking and soft starting of the motors.

The power electronics market is extensively consolidated, in terms of applications and materials that are used to produce power electronic devices. The advancements and exhaustive research & development activities in the power devices have enabled the evolution of power electronics. The market possesses significant potential for growth and is dynamic and adaptive in nature. A few highlighting features of the power electronic devices are durability against coarse environmental conditions, extended life (suitable for rugged industrial applications), and better efficiency & reliability.

The power electronics industry has been undergoing continuous developments and upgrades, since its emergence. Several factors, such as the rapid inception of renewable energy sources and rising adoption of electric vehicles & radio communication, are influencing the market growth. The adoption of power electronic devices in healthcare systems & instruments and the automotive industry is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Power Electronics Market

Power Electronics Market Report Highlights

• The global power electronics market was valued at USD 38.12 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030

• The silicon (Si) segment held the largest market revenue share of 88.9% in 2023. The demand for silicon in the power electronics market is increasing due to its essential properties that meet the growing needs of high-efficiency and high-performance applications. Silicon's ability to withstand high temperatures and voltages and its superior electrical conductivity and thermal stability make it suitable for power devices like transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits

• IC segment dominated the market in 2023. The increasing utilization of smart systems and electric vehicles due to technological progress boosts the need for power electronics. These gadgets depend on effective power transformation and management systems supplied by ICs.

• Automotive segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles is a primary driver, as these vehicles rely heavily on power electronics for efficient energy management, battery charging, and motor control.

Power Electronics Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global power electronics market based on material, device, application, and region:

Power Electronics Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Silicon (Si)

• Sapphire

• Silicon Carbide (SiC)

• Gallium Nitride (GaN)

• Others

Power Electronics Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Discrete

• Module

• IC

Power Electronics Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• ICT

• Consumer Electronics

• Power

• Industrial

• Automotive

• Aerospace & Defense

• Others

Power Electronics Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U. S.

o Canada

o Mexico

• Europe

o UK

o Germany

o France

• Asia Pacific

o Japan

o China

o India

o Australia

o South Korea

• Latin America

o Brazil

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

o UAE

o Saudi Arabia

o South Africa

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The Digital Power Electronics Market size is estimated to reach US$42.8 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2027. The emphasis on renewable energy in power generation, the rising acceptance of automation and industry 4.0 is fueling the growth of the Digital Power Electronics Industry. Additionally, the growing demand for consumer electronics and electric vehicles is also propelling the demand for digital power electronics, thereby expanding the market size. Different substrate materials such as Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Silicon and Sapphire are being used in making digital power IP cores and microcontrollers which effectively increase the functionality of integrated circuits, thereby making digital power electronics components more lucrative

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Automotive Power Electronics Market To Witness the Highest Growth Globally in Coming Years

The report begins with an overview of the Automotive Power Electronics Market 2025 Size and presents throughout its development. It provides a comprehensive analysis of all regional and key player segments providing closer insights into current market conditions and future market opportunities, along with drivers, trend segments, consumer behavior, price factors, and market performance and estimates. Forecast market information, SWOT analysis, Automotive Power Electronics Market scenario, and feasibility study are the important aspects analyzed in this report.

The Automotive Power Electronics Market is experiencing robust growth driven by the expanding globally. The Automotive Power Electronics Market is poised for substantial growth as manufacturers across various industries embrace automation to enhance productivity, quality, and agility in their production processes. Automotive Power Electronics Market leverage robotics, machine vision, and advanced control technologies to streamline assembly tasks, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors. With increasing demand for customized products, shorter product lifecycles, and labor shortages, there is a growing need for flexible and scalable automation solutions. As technology advances and automation becomes more accessible, the adoption of automated assembly systems is expected to accelerate, driving market growth and innovation in manufacturing. Automotive Power Electronics Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Electric Vehicle Type (Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)), By Application (Chassis & Powertrain, Infotainment & Telematics, Body Electronics), By Component Type (Microcontroller Unit, Power Integrated Unit), By Vehicle Type (Passenger cars, Commercial Vehicles) Others and Regional Forecast, 2021-2028

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Key Strategies

Key strategies in the Automotive Power Electronics Market revolve around optimizing production efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Integration of advanced robotics and machine vision technologies streamlines assembly processes, reducing cycle times and error rates. Customization options cater to diverse product requirements and manufacturing environments, ensuring solution scalability and adaptability. Collaboration with industry partners and automation experts fosters innovation and addresses evolving customer needs and market trends. Moreover, investment in employee training and skill development facilitates seamless integration and operation of Automotive Power Electronics Market. By prioritizing these strategies, manufacturers can enhance competitiveness, accelerate time-to-market, and drive sustainable growth in the Automotive Power Electronics Market.

Major Automotive Power Electronics Market Manufacturers covered in the market report include:

The major players that are present in the global automotive power electronics market include Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Danfoss Group (Denmark), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Continental AG (Germany), Qualcomm Inc. (U.S.), among others.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles from the developed regions is also expected to boost the power electronics market over the forecast period. The growing vehicle electrification is also ex[ected to drive the market over the forecast period. However, the high cost of electric vehicles is likely to hamper the market growth in this region.

Trends Analysis

The Automotive Power Electronics Market is experiencing rapid expansion fueled by the manufacturing industry's pursuit of efficiency and productivity gains. Key trends include the adoption of collaborative robotics and advanced automation technologies to streamline assembly processes and reduce labor costs. With the rise of Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturers are investing in flexible and scalable Automotive Power Electronics Market capable of handling diverse product portfolios. Moreover, advancements in machine vision and AI-driven quality control are enhancing production throughput and ensuring product consistency. The emphasis on sustainability and lean manufacturing principles is driving innovation in energy-efficient and eco-friendly Automotive Power Electronics Market Solutions.

Regions Included in this Automotive Power Electronics Market Report are as follows:

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

Significant Features that are under offering and key highlights of the reports:

- Detailed overview of the Automotive Power Electronics Market.

- Changing the Automotive Power Electronics Market dynamics of the industry.

- In-depth market segmentation by Type, Application, etc.

- Historical, current, and projected Automotive Power Electronics Market size in terms of volume and value.

- Recent industry trends and developments.

- Competitive landscape of the Automotive Power Electronics Market.

- Strategies of key players and product offerings.

- Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

► What is the current market scenario?

► What was the historical demand scenario, and forecast outlook from 2025 to 2032?

► What are the key market dynamics influencing growth in the Global Automotive Power Electronics Market?

► Who are the prominent players in the Global Automotive Power Electronics Market?

► What is the consumer perspective in the Global Automotive Power Electronics Market?

► What are the key demand-side and supply-side trends in the Global Automotive Power Electronics Market?

► What are the largest and the fastest-growing geographies?

► Which segment dominated and which segment is expected to grow fastest?

► What was the COVID-19 impact on the Global Automotive Power Electronics Market?

Table Of Contents:

1 Market Overview

1.1 Automotive Power Electronics Market Introduction

1.2 Market Analysis by Type

1.3 Market Analysis by Applications

1.4 Market Analysis by Regions

1.4.1 North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

1.4.1.1 United States Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.2 Canada Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.3 Mexico Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2 Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)

1.4.2.1 Germany Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.2 France Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.3 UK Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.4 Russia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.5 Italy Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3 Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)

1.4.3.1 China Market States and Outlook

1.4.3.2 Japan Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.3 Korea Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.4 India Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.5 Southeast Asia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4 South America, Middle East and Africa

1.4.4.1 Brazil Market States and Outlook

1.4.4.2 Egypt Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.4 South Africa Market States and Outlook 

1.5 Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Market Opportunities

1.5.2 Market Risk

1.5.3 Market Driving Force

2 Manufacturers Profiles

Continued…

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The power electronics market is projected to grow from USD 46.2 billion in 2023 to USD 61.0 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2028. Power electronics involves using solid-state electronics to efficiently convert and control electric power from one form to another. 

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🎄💾🗓️ Day 7: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar - Altair 8800🎄💾🗓️

The Altair 8800 was one of the first commercially successful personal computers, introduced in 1975 by MITS, and also one of the most memorable devices in computing history. Powered by the Intel 8080 CPU, an 8-bit processor running at 2 MHz, and initially came with 256 bytes of RAM, expandable via its S-100 bus architecture. Users would mainly interact with the Altair through its front panel-mounted toggle switches for input and LEDs for output.

The Altair 8800 was popularized through a Popular Electronics magazine article, as a kit for hobbyists to build.

It was inexpensive and could be expanded, creating a following of enthusiasts that launched the personal computer market. Specifically, it motivated software development, such as Microsoft's first product, Altair BASIC.

The Altair moved from hobbyist kits to consumer-ready personal computers because of its modular design, reliance on the S-100 bus that eventually became an industry standard, and the rise of user groups like the Homebrew Computer Club.

Many of ya'll out there mentioned the Altair 8800, be sure to share your stories! And check out more history of the Altair on its Wikipedia page -

along with the National Museum of American History - Behring center -

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

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Musana Carts: Solar-powered business in Uganda opts for open source IP over patenting

Taking its name from a Ugandan word for ‘sunshine’, the Musana cart uses an in-built solar panel to power an eco-friendly stove and a small refrigerator. By removing the need for charcoal burning, the Musana cart produces far less smoke than other food vendor carts, ensuring a cleaner and safer experience for both workers and customers. Other innovations include light bulbs, to allow the vendor to work at night, and phone chargers, so that they can offer mobile money services.

The decision not to patent the Musana cart could have been seen by Nataliey and the team as a setback, but it instead encouraged them to return to their original vision and mission of social innovation: making the livelihoods of Africa’s street food vendors cleaner, safer and more sustainable.

They realized that the more people who had access to their cart designs, the better, and that patenting their invention could restrict access. On this basis, they decided to open source their IP so that vendors across Africa were free to improve their lives through their innovation. When IP is open source, it means that other people and groups can freely use, modify and share it.

After several years of selling to vendors, Musana Carts is already having a positive impact in Kampala. The solar-powered food carts have proved to be cleaner, more hygienic and more sustainable than traditional charcoal-fueled food carts. The Musana cart’s in-built lighting allows vendors to work at night if they choose, giving them an opportunity to earn more. Musana carts can be purchased in installments, making them more accessible to poor workers. The company has also teamed up with Kampala Capital City Authority to ensure that Musana carts are legally recognized, freeing vendors from the risks and uncertainties of working in the informal economy.

Although she sees the value in patent protection in more economically developed countries, where the legal framework is in place to ensure that an individual can be remunerated for the use of their innovation or invention, she knows first-hand that this is much harder to establish in African markets. Consequently, Nataliey encourages female inventors not only to monetize their innovations in their markets, but to share them outside of their capacity as well.

Equally importantly for Nataliey, however, is the philosophy behind open source IP. When there are so many challenges facing the world, she argues, no one individual or organization can satisfy every market need. She feels that there’s room for many to thrive. Furthermore, Nataliey believes that open sourcing can incentivize further innovation by allowing people to build on each other’s inventions. It’s the concept of cooperation, codependence and community at the heart of the African philosophy of ubuntu: ‘I am, because you are.’ Nataliey’s hope is that her company’s use of open source IP will help make this concept a reality for street food vendors across Africa.

A case study on open source innovation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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Gigabash character overview: Woolley

It’s pretty common for media to have at least one adorable and marketable character, and Passion Republic Games have one for Gigabash. Being one of the four initial kaiju developed, Woolley was made to be cute and likable. He even had a promotional plush of his S-class form sold in the lead up to the game’s release!

Woolley is a slightly more defensive character with some quick movement options, a counterattack move, and two attacks that are impossible to block and require good timing to stop. He’s got a high skill ceiling and pulling off extensive combos can be tricky. But like with every character in Gigabash’s roster, he’s deadly in the hands of someone who knows what they’re doing.

Design

PRG took awhile to get a good design to settle on with Woolley, as they wanted him to be cute and likable all around and have a simple silhouette that was easily recognizable. Like Gorogong and Pipijuras, he went through multiple design revisions.

While there’s no direct statement on if any particular kaiju inspired Woolley’s design, he does bear a passing resemblance to another popular Tsuburaya icon: Booska.

Lore

Woolley is just one member of a species of kaiju known as the Yetis, peaceful kaiju who live in herds where they sleep and play all day and subsist entirely on Giga Energy. The reports on his character file actually give us insight into the evolution of his species, and how kaiju might evolve in the world of Gigabash.

Yetis are descendants of a small mammal with thick fur that migrated to the Himalayas sometime in the Pleistocene Epoch. Here they also used local hot springs to help stay warm, but these hot springs were connected to underground veins of Giga Energy. As they were gradually exposed to the substance, they slowly became larger and larger over subsequent generations and came to rely less and less on food for energy. In only a few million years they became 120 ton titans. They remained there until near modern day, and for the local humans it was common practice to go and collect shed Yeti fur to be used in the creation of coats.

At some point though, these Giga Energy veins ran dry, and this forced them to search for a new home. At least some of them migrated to a remote place in Siberia surrounded by mountains that has been dubbed the Yeti Sanctuary, and is rich with hot springs and Giga Energy. It even has an entrance to the hollow earth! The same one Pipijuras uses in his story mode too.

Woolley’s story mode revolves around him getting lost and trying to get home. One day he sees planes flying overhead and follows them out of curiosity, but gets lost in the process.

In his effort to go home he actually goes the opposite direction of where he came and gets increasingly distracted on his adventure, ping ponging across the world and interrupting the events of Pipijuras and Gorogong’s story modes.

It’s during this story mode we learn about a somewhat important location and information about the Yetis, another kaiju we’ll eventually get to, and kaiju as a whole in the world of Gigabash.

The area, which is one of the maps, is the Power Station, a section of Area 51 which seeks to figure out how to properly harness Giga Energy. As you’re aware, humanity has been trying to harness Giga Energy, but they’re having difficulties. Like with almost all of humanity’s power sources, in order to get electricity out of it you need to figure out a way to get it to turn a turbine that can spin a magnet around some electrical wires. This gets electrons flowing and thus generates electricity, and this is the basic principle of creating usable electricity. Apparently it’s hard to get Giga Energy to do this safely, although what part of the process is difficult to do with Giga Energy is never said. Only Otama Tec has figured out how to get this to work with the creation of their Gigatron Reactor, and they’re not keen to share their discoveries for reasons we’ll get to in the next overview. So the Global Titan Defense Initiative, being the dickwads they are, did a little corporate espionage and stole the blueprints of an earlier more theoretical version of the Gigatron Reactor and created the Power Station to test it out and improve it. It uses Giga Crystals (again, we’ll get to it) as the main source of Giga Energy, but kaiju can apparently be used as well since in his story mode Woolley gets captured and chained up to meet this fate. However, the Power Station is riddled with issues in no small part due to the sheer power of Giga Energy. It’s so dangerous that the GTDI makes any employees working there unsubscribe from their life insurance because of course they would do that.

As Woolley travels around the world, he meets entirely new herds of Yetis on his travels in every major location he stops at. These Yetis all have different colorations than Woolley and his herd, and are described as subspecies. It’s pretty likely that when the Yetis migrated from the Himalayas, the population split up in their search for sources of Giga Energy, and these different populations diverged from each other. They aren’t entirely isolated though as a few are aware of each other’s existence and point Woolley in each other’s direction, and it seems that Yetis as a whole have a shared language.

This brings us to something that’s never really explicitly stated but is shown to us and is obvious in hindsight; the kaiju in the world of Gigabash are sapient. The game is a party fighting game so obviously they would have to be smart in universe in order to have battle strategies and know how to use city infrastructure as tools and weapons as the player demands, but it’s one of those things where you realize it and go “Oh, yeah that makes a lot of sense… why didn’t I realize it until now?”. The Yetis in particular have even learned how to use fire, although they use burning vehicles as fuel instead of dry wood.

This shot also shows that Yetis can go bald. Like and reblog this post to slap the elder yeti’s bald head.

Woolley’s story concludes with him staying focused and retracting his steps (which gives us a lot of fun pictures) and eventually finding his way home.

There is of course one last fight, but it turns out that the other Yetis he met decided to follow him, and end up helping in defending his home. Afterwards they end up integrating with the Siberian herd quite well! Even though Woolley spent his story trying to get back to his family, it’s sweet to know that his efforts gave him an even bigger one.

All in all, Woolley is a great character and is a fun and adorable addition to Gigabash’s roster, and his story mode is sweet.

Also I don’t really know where else to put this but lore tidbit: in the Gigabash universe it’s implied the Soviet Union fell but Russia is still a communist country unlike the capitalist IRL Russia. They’re a dictatorship like IRL Russia though.

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On January 3, 2009, a quiet yet revolutionary moment unfolded—the mining of the Bitcoin Genesis Block. This "primordial block" marked the birth of the Bitcoin blockchain, and with it, the dawn of decentralized finance. The first block, mined by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, carried a reward of 50 bitcoins. At today’s rates, that’s roughly $4.8 million. Yet, back then, it symbolized more than monetary value—it embodied a vision for a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, outlined in Nakamoto’s whitepaper. Sixteen years later, Bitcoin’s mining reward stands at 3.125 BTC per block, reduced by halving events occurring every four years. This deflationary model keeps Bitcoin scarce, bolstering its value over time. From its humble beginnings, Bitcoin has catalyzed the creation of over 2.4 million cryptocurrencies, pushing the total market cap to a jaw-dropping $3.4 trillion. Still, Bitcoin reigns supreme, commanding $1.91 trillion of that share. January 3 is more than a date; it’s a reminder that as Bitcoin continues its journey, it remains a symbol of innovation, resilience, and the power of decentralized ideas—a stark contrast to the centralized systems it aimed to disrupt, forever etched with the Genesis Block's message: “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.” Himanshu Maradiya Sheetal Maradiya Rahul Maradiya Jay Hao Krunal Nilesh Sheth Anil Vasu Ankur Garg Muthuswamy Iyer Shipra Anand Mishra https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cifdaq_cifdaq-bitcoin-satoshinakamoto-activity-7280908184527982592-xUGW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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J.4.7 What about the communications revolution?

Another important factor working in favour of anarchists is the existence of a sophisticated global communications network and a high degree of education and literacy among the populations of the core industrialised nations. Together these two developments make possible nearly instantaneous sharing and public dissemination of information by members of various progressive and radical movements all over the globe — a phenomenon that tends to reduce the effectiveness of repression by central authorities. The electronic-media and personal-computer revolutions also make it more difficult for elitist groups to maintain their previous monopolies of knowledge. Copy-left software and text, user-generated and shared content, file-sharing, all show that information, and its users, reaches its full potential when it is free. In short, the advent of the Information Age is potentially extremely subversive.

The very existence of the Internet provides anarchists with a powerful argument that decentralised structures can function effectively in a highly complex world. For the net has no centralised headquarters and is not subject to regulation by any centralised regulatory agency, yet it still manages to function effectively. Moreover, the net is also an effective way of anarchists and other radicals to communicate their ideas to others, share knowledge, work on common projects and co-ordinate activities and social struggle. By using the Internet, radicals can make their ideas accessible to people who otherwise would not come across anarchist ideas. In addition, and far more important than anarchists putting their ideas across, the fact is that the net allows everyone with access to express themselves freely, to communicate with others and get access (by visiting webpages and joining mailing lists and newsgroups) and give access (by creating webpages and joining in with on-line arguments) to new ideas and viewpoints. This is very anarchistic as it allows people to express themselves and start to consider new ideas, ideas which may change how they think and act.

Obviously we are aware that the vast majority of people in the world do not have access to telephones, never mind computers, but computer access is increasing in many countries, making it available, via work, libraries, schools, universities, and so on to more and more working class people.

Of course there is no denying that the implications of improved communications and information technology are ambiguous, implying Big Brother as well the ability of progressive and radical movements to organise. However, the point is only that the information revolution in combination with the other social developments could (but will not necessarily) contribute to a social paradigm shift. Obviously such a shift will not happen automatically. Indeed, it will not happen at all unless there is strong resistance to governmental and corporate attempts to limit public access to information, technology (e.g. encryption programs), censor peoples’ communications and use of electronic media and track them on-line.

This use of the Internet and computers to spread the anarchist message is ironic. The rapid improvement in price-performance ratios of computers, software, and other technology today is often used to validate the faith in free market capitalism but that requires a monumental failure of historical memory as not just the Internet but also the computer represents a spectacular success of public investment. As late as the 1970s and early 1980s, according to Kenneth Flamm’s Creating the Computer, the federal government was paying for 40 percent of all computer-related research and 60 to 75 percent of basic research. Even such modern-seeming gadgets as video terminals, the light pen, the drawing tablet, and the mouse evolved from Pentagon-sponsored research in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Even software was not without state influence, with databases having their root in US Air Force and Atomic Energy Commission projects, artificial intelligence in military contracts back in the 1950s and airline reservation systems in 1950s air-defence systems. More than half of IBM’s Research and Development budget came from government contracts in the 1950s and 1960s.

The motivation was national security, but the result has been the creation of comparative advantage in information technology for the United States that private firms have happily exploited and extended. When the returns were uncertain and difficult to capture, private firms were unwilling to invest, and government played the decisive role. And not for want of trying, for key players in the military first tried to convince businesses and investment bankers that a new and potentially profitable business opportunity was presenting itself, but they did not succeed and it was only when the market expanded and the returns were more definite that the government receded. While the risks and development costs were socialised, the gains were privatised. All of which make claims that the market would have done it anyway highly unlikely.

Looking beyond state aid to the computer industry we discover a “do-it-yourself” (and so self-managed) culture which was essential to its development. The first personal computer, for example, was invented by amateurs who wanted their own cheap machines. The existence of a “gift” economy among these amateurs and hobbyists was a necessary precondition for the development of PCs. Without this free sharing of information and knowledge, the development of computers would have been hindered and so socialistic relations between developers and within the working environment created the necessary conditions for the computer revolution. If this community had been marked by commercial relations, the chances are the necessary breakthroughs and knowledge would have remained monopolised by a few companies or individuals, so hindering the industry as a whole.

Encouragingly, this socialistic “gift economy” is still at the heart of computer/software development and the Internet. For example, the Free Software Foundation has developed the General Public Licence (GPL). GPL, also know as

“copyleft”, uses copyright to ensure that software remains free. Copyleft ensures that a piece of software is made available to everyone to use and modify as they desire. The only restriction is that any used or modified copyleft material must remain under copyleft, ensuring that others have the same rights as you did when you used the original code. It creates a commons which anyone may add to, but no one may subtract from. Placing software under GPL means that every contributor is assured that she, and all other uses, will be able to run, modify and redistribute the code indefinitely. Unlike commercial software, copyleft code ensures an increasing knowledge base from which individuals can draw from and, equally as important, contribute to. In this way everyone benefits as code can be improved by everyone, unlike commercial code.

Many will think that this essentially anarchistic system would be a failure. In fact, code developed in this way is far more reliable and sturdy than commercial software. Linux, for example, is a far superior operating system than DOS precisely because it draws on the collective experience, skill and knowledge of thousands of developers. Apache, the most popular web-server, is another freeware product and is acknowledged as the best available. The same can be said of other key web-technologies (most obviously PHP) and projects (Wikipedia springs to mind, although that project while based on co-operative and free activity is owned by a few people who have ultimate control). While non-anarchists may be surprised, anarchists are not. Mutual aid and co-operation are beneficial in the evolution of life, why not in the evolution of software? For anarchists, this “gift economy” at the heart of the communications revolution is an important development. It shows both the superiority of common development as well as the walls built against innovation and decent products by property systems. We hope that such an economy will spread increasingly into the “real” world.

Another example of co-operation being aided by new technologies is Netwar. This refers to the use of the Internet by autonomous groups and social movements to co-ordinate action to influence and change society and fight government or business policy. This use of the Internet has steadily grown over the years, with a Rand corporation researcher, David Ronfeldt, arguing that this has become an important and powerful force (Rand is, and has been since its creation in 1948, a private appendage of the military industrial complex). In other words, activism and activists’ power and influence has been fuelled by the advent of the information revolution. Through computer and communication networks, especially via the Internet, grassroots campaigns have flourished, and the most importantly, government elites have taken notice.

Ronfeldt specialises in issues of national security, especially in the areas of Latin American and the impact of new informational technologies. Ronfeldt and another colleague coined the term

“netwar” in a Rand document entitled “Cyberwar is Coming!”. Ronfeldt’s work became a source of discussion on the Internet in mid-March 1995 when Pacific News Service correspondent Joel Simon wrote an article about Ronfeldt’s opinions on the influence of netwars on the political situation in Mexico after the Zapatista uprising. According to Simon, Ronfeldt holds that the work of social activists on the Internet has had a large influence — helping to co-ordinate the large demonstrations in Mexico City in support of the Zapatistas and the proliferation of EZLN communiqués across the world via computer networks. These actions, Ronfeldt argues, have allowed a network of groups that oppose the Mexican Government to muster an international response, often within hours of actions by it. In effect, this has forced the Mexican government to maintain the facade of negotiations with the EZLN and has on many occasions, actually stopped the army from just going in to Chiapas and brutally massacring the Zapatistas.

Given that Ronfeldt was an employee of the Rand Corporation his comments indicate that the U.S. government and its military and intelligence wings are very interested in what the Left is doing on the Internet. Given that they would not be interested in this if it were not effective, we can say that this use of the “Information Super-Highway” is a positive example of the use of technology in ways un-planned of by those who initially developed it (let us not forget that the Internet was originally funded by the U.S. government and military). While the internet is being hyped as the next big marketplace, it is being subverted by activists — an example of anarchistic trends within society worrying the powers that be.

A good example of this powerful tool is the incredible speed and range at which information travels the Internet about events concerning Mexico and the Zapatistas. When Alexander Cockburn wrote an article exposing a Chase Manhattan Bank memo about Chiapas and the Zapatistas in Counterpunch, only a small number of people read it because it is only a newsletter with a limited readership. The memo, written by Riordan Roett, argued that “the [Mexican] government will need to eliminate the Zapatistas to demonstrate their effective control of the national territory and of security policy”. In other words, if the Mexican government wants investment from Chase, it would have to crush the Zapatistas. This information was relatively ineffective when just confined to print but when it was uploaded to the Internet, it suddenly reached a very large number of people. These people in turn co-ordinated protests against the U.S and Mexican governments and especially Chase Manhattan. Chase was eventually forced to attempt to distance itself from the Roett memo that it commissioned. Since then net-activism has grown.

Ronfeldt’s research and opinion should be flattering for the Left. He is basically arguing that the efforts of activists on computers not only has been very effective (or at least has that potential), but more importantly, argues that the only way to counter this work is to follow the lead of social activists. Activists should understand the important implications of Ronfeldt’s work: government elites are not only watching these actions (big surprise) but are also attempting to work against them. Thus Netwars and copyleft are good examples of anarchistic trends within society, using communications technology as a means of co-ordinating activity across the world in a libertarian fashion for libertarian goals.

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A Comprehensive Overview of Power Electronics Market Landscape

The global power electronics market size is expected to reach USD 53.66 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increased focus on the usage of renewable energy sources has been one of the major factors driving the market. In addition, the development of power infrastructure, coupled with the increasing demand for battery-powered portable devices, has led to the increased adoption of power electronic devices and products across various industry verticals such as power, automotive, communication, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, and other sectors.

Power electronic devices use switching electronic circuits to regulate the flow of energy. They are also used in the alteration of electric power, which is usually performed by semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors. Power electronic devices are useful in connecting renewable energy resources with power grids and transportation of energy. They have applications in electric trains, motor drives, and lighting equipment and play a key role by enabling heat sinking and soft starting of the motors.

The power electronics market is extensively consolidated, in terms of applications and materials that are used to produce power electronic devices. The advancements and exhaustive research & development activities in the power devices have enabled the evolution of power electronics. The market possesses significant potential for growth and is dynamic and adaptive in nature. A few highlighting features of the power electronic devices are durability against coarse environmental conditions, extended life (suitable for rugged industrial applications), and better efficiency & reliability.

The power electronics industry has been undergoing continuous developments and upgrades, since its emergence. Several factors, such as the rapid inception of renewable energy sources and rising adoption of electric vehicles & radio communication, are influencing the market growth. The adoption of power electronic devices in healthcare systems & instruments and the automotive industry is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Power Electronics Market

Power Electronics Market Report Highlights

• The global power electronics market was valued at USD 38.12 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030

• The silicon (Si) segment held the largest market revenue share of 88.9% in 2023. The demand for silicon in the power electronics market is increasing due to its essential properties that meet the growing needs of high-efficiency and high-performance applications. Silicon's ability to withstand high temperatures and voltages and its superior electrical conductivity and thermal stability make it suitable for power devices like transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits

• IC segment dominated the market in 2023. The increasing utilization of smart systems and electric vehicles due to technological progress boosts the need for power electronics. These gadgets depend on effective power transformation and management systems supplied by ICs.

• Automotive segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles is a primary driver, as these vehicles rely heavily on power electronics for efficient energy management, battery charging, and motor control.

Power Electronics Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global power electronics market based on material, device, application, and region:

Power Electronics Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Silicon (Si)

• Sapphire

• Silicon Carbide (SiC)

• Gallium Nitride (GaN)

• Others

Power Electronics Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Discrete

• Module

• IC

Power Electronics Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• ICT

• Consumer Electronics

• Power

• Industrial

• Automotive

• Aerospace & Defense

• Others

Power Electronics Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U. S.

o Canada

o Mexico

• Europe

o UK

o Germany

o France

• Asia Pacific

o Japan

o China

o India

o Australia

o South Korea

• Latin America

o Brazil

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

o UAE

o Saudi Arabia

o South Africa

Order a free sample PDF of the Power Electronics Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Digital Power Electronics Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

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How Apple Relies on Samsung for iPhone Production

Apple and Samsung are two big rivals in the technology industry, and are often portrayed as rivals in the smartphone market. Behind the scenes, however, Apple relies on Samsung for key components used in its flagship product, the iPhone. This relationship may seem odd, but it illustrates the complex nature of global supply chains in the technology sector. In this blog we will examine how Apple trusts Samsung and why this relationship is so important to the creation of the iPhone.

1. The OLED Displays: Samsung’s Technological Edge

One of the most critical components in modern iPhones is the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display. These displays are known for their vibrant colors, deep blacks, and energy efficiency, significantly enhancing the user experience compared to older LCD technology. Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is the world’s leading manufacturer of OLED screens.

When Apple transitioned to OLED screens with the iPhone X in 2017, it turned to Samsung due to the company’s unparalleled expertise and production capacity in OLED technology. While Apple has since diversified its suppliers, with LG Display and others entering the fray, Samsung remains the largest provider of OLED screens for iPhones. Samsung’s dominance in this sector gives Apple little choice but to collaborate with its competitor.

2. Chips and Semiconductors: More Than Just Displays

Apple designs its own A-series chips, but the actual production of these chips relies on external manufacturing. While companies like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) handle most of Apple’s chip production, Samsung has also played a role in this arena. Samsung is one of the few companies with the technological prowess and manufacturing capabilities to produce advanced semiconductor components.

In previous iPhone generations, Samsung produced the A-series chips that powered these devices. Although TSMC has since become Apple’s primary chip manufacturer, Samsung’s semiconductor division remains a key player in the global chip market, offering Apple an alternative supplier when needed.

3. Memory and Storage: Another Piece of the Puzzle

In addition to displays and semiconductors, Samsung provides memory components such as DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND flash storage for the iPhone. These memory components are essential for the smooth operation and storage capacity of iPhones. With its dominance in the memory market, Samsung is one of Apple’s main suppliers, providing the high-quality memory needed to meet the iPhone’s performance standards.

Apple has worked to reduce its reliance on Samsung for memory, but the reality is that Samsung’s market share in the memory and storage sectors is so substantial that avoiding them entirely is nearly impossible. Furthermore, Samsung’s advanced manufacturing techniques ensure that its memory components meet the rigorous standards required for the iPhone.

4. Why Apple Sticks with Samsung Despite the Rivalry

Given their rivalry in the smartphone market, one might wonder why Apple doesn’t completely break away from Samsung. The answer lies in the intricate balance between quality, capacity, and supply chain stability.

Quality: Samsung’s components, particularly OLED displays and memory, are some of the best in the industry. Apple has always prioritized quality in its products, and Samsung’s technological capabilities align with Apple’s high standards.

Capacity: Samsung has the production capacity to meet Apple’s enormous demand. With millions of iPhones sold each year, Apple needs suppliers that can manufacture components at scale without compromising quality. Samsung’s factories are among the few capable of handling such volume.

Supply Chain Risk: Diversifying suppliers is a strategy Apple uses to reduce risk. However, removing Samsung from the supply chain entirely would expose Apple to greater risk if another supplier fails to meet production needs or quality standards. By maintaining Samsung as a key supplier, Apple can ensure a more stable and reliable supply chain.

5. Apple’s Efforts to Reduce Dependency

While Apple remains dependent on Samsung in several areas, the company has made moves to reduce this reliance over the years. For instance, Apple has invested in alternative display suppliers such as LG Display and BOE Technology, as well as expanded its collaboration with TSMC for chip production. Additionally, Apple has explored developing its own in-house components, such as its rumored efforts to create proprietary display technology.

Despite these efforts, it’s unlikely that Apple will be able to completely eliminate Samsung from its supply chain in the near future. Samsung’s technological leadership in key areas, especially OLED displays and memory, ensures that Apple will continue to rely on its competitor for critical components.

Conclusion: A Symbiotic Rivalry

The relationship between Apple and Samsung is a fascinating example of how competition and collaboration can coexist in the tech industry. While they are fierce competitors in the smartphone market, Apple depends on Samsung’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce the iPhone, one of the most iconic devices in the world. This interdependence shows that even the most successful companies cannot operate in isolation, and collaboration between rivals is often necessary to bring cutting-edge products to market.

For Apple, the challenge lies in maintaining this balance — relying on Samsung for essential components while exploring new avenues to reduce dependency. For now, however, Samsung remains a crucial partner in the making of the iPhone, demonstrating how complex and interconnected the global tech supply chain has become.

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US Tech Stocks Stabilize After DeepSeek AI App Disrupts Market

US Tech Stocks Stabilize After DeepSeek AI App Disrupts Market

US tech stocks held steady on Tuesday after experiencing a sharp decline on Monday, triggered by the unexpected rise of the Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) app, DeepSeek.

Shares of chip giant Nvidia, which had fallen sharply on Monday, rebounded by 8.8% as experts suggested the AI market selloff may have been an overreaction. Investors were quick to adjust their positions after DeepSeek claimed its AI model was developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors' offerings.

The news sparked concerns over the future of America's AI dominance and raised questions about the scale of investments US companies are planning. US President Donald Trump described the situation as "a wake-up call" for the tech industry, while also suggesting that the development could ultimately be beneficial for the US economy. He remarked that if AI models could be produced more cheaply while delivering the same results, it would be a positive outcome for the country.

Trump downplayed concerns, emphasizing that the US would remain a key player in the AI field. The surge of optimism around AI investments has fueled much of the US stock market's growth over the past two years, prompting fears of a potential market bubble.

DeepSeek, launched just a week ago, quickly became the most downloaded free app in the US. Its rise comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over AI technology, with the US restricting the export of advanced AI chips to China.

Chinese AI developers, facing limited access to these chips, have shared research and explored alternative approaches that demand less computational power. This has led to the creation of AI models that are significantly cheaper to produce, challenging industry norms and threatening to disrupt the market.

Nvidia, the leading provider of advanced chips used in many AI applications, was hit hardest by the market selloff. Its share price dropped 17% on Monday, erasing nearly $600 billion from its market value.

Analysts, including Janet Mui of RBC Brewin Dolphin, explained that investors typically respond with caution to groundbreaking developments due to uncertainty. However, she noted that the cheaper AI models could benefit tech giants such as Apple and other firms, who have faced scrutiny over their high AI investments.

After the initial shock, US stock markets stabilized on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, the S&P 500 gained nearly 1%, and the Nasdaq saw a 2% increase. In the UK, the FTSE 100 closed 0.35% higher. Meanwhile, AI-related stocks in Japan, including Advantest, SoftBank, and Tokyo Electron, saw sharp declines, contributing to a 1.4% drop in the Nikkei 225. Several Asian markets remained closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, with mainland China's markets set to reopen on February 5.

DeepSeek's Founder: Liang Wenfeng

DeepSeek was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng in Hangzhou, China. The 40-year-old, an engineering graduate, also established the hedge fund that financed the development of the AI app. Liang recently attended a meeting with industry leaders and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. In a July 2024 interview, he expressed surprise at the sensitivity surrounding the pricing of his AI models, stating that the company had simply focused on cost-efficient development and pricing without anticipating such a reaction from the market.

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The Future of Mining: Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

The mining industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As the global demand for raw materials like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements surges, driven by renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles, the emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing has never been more crucial. This shift is not just a moral imperative but a business necessity, with stakeholders demanding transparency and responsibility throughout the supply chain.

The Push for Sustainability in Mining

Mining has long been associated with significant environmental challenges, including habitat destruction, water contamination, and carbon emissions. However, modern technologies and innovative practices are paving the way for greener operations.

Renewable Energy Integration: Mining companies are increasingly adopting renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to power their operations. For instance, some mines in Chile and Australia now operate entirely on renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprint and operational costs.

Circular Economy Practices: Recycling metals from electronic waste and repurposing mining byproducts are becoming more common. These initiatives not only reduce the need for virgin material extraction but also address the issue of mining waste.

Water Management Innovations: Water is a critical resource in mining, often used in large quantities for processing minerals. Companies are investing in technologies to recycle water and reduce consumption, ensuring minimal impact on local communities and ecosystems.

Ethical Sourcing: A Growing Priority

Consumers and businesses alike are increasingly prioritizing ethically sourced materials. This trend has put pressure on the mining industry to ensure fair labor practices, community welfare, and environmental stewardship.

Fair Labor Practices: Reports of child labor and unsafe working conditions in some mining regions have raised global concerns. Ethical sourcing requires adherence to international labor standards and active monitoring of supply chains to prevent exploitation.

Community Engagement: Mining operations often disrupt local communities. Ethical sourcing involves consulting with and compensating affected populations, ensuring that mining benefits are shared equitably. Initiatives such as community-driven mining agreements are fostering collaboration and trust.

Transparency and Certification: Organizations like the Responsible Mining Initiative and Fairmined Certification are helping companies demonstrate their commitment to ethical practices. Blockchain technology is also being used to trace materials from mine to market, providing verifiable proof of ethical sourcing.

The Role of Innovation

Innovation is a cornerstone of the mining industry’s sustainable future. From automation and artificial intelligence to reduce waste and increase efficiency, to biotechnologies that use microbes to extract metals in a less invasive manner, the possibilities are vast. Additionally, partnerships with tech companies are helping mining firms harness data for better decision-making and improved sustainability outcomes.

Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Despite these advancements, the path to sustainability and ethical sourcing in mining is not without challenges. High implementation costs, lack of regulatory frameworks in some regions, and the complexity of global supply chains are significant hurdles. However, these challenges also present opportunities for collaboration between governments, NGOs, and the private sector.

Conclusion

The future of mining lies at the intersection of sustainability and ethical sourcing. As the world transitions to a greener economy, the mining industry has a pivotal role in ensuring that the materials powering this change are sourced responsibly. By embracing innovation, transparency, and community collaboration, the mining sector can pave the way for a more ethical and sustainable future.

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After Ohio rail disaster, Buttigieg is silent on restoring the safety standards Trump repealed

When a freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, bursting into flame and sending up clouds of poisonous vinyl chloride smoke and gas, our immediate concerns were for the people in harm’s way and the train crew:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/04/us/train-derailment-fire-palestine-ohio.html

If you’d like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here’s a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/11/dinah-wont-you-blow/#ecp

But those immediate concerns were soon joined by a broader set of worries: that the entire rail industry presented a systematic danger, and the Ohio derailment was a symptom of a much deeper pathology that endangered anyone who lives near one of the rail corridors that crisscross America.

The rail industry is the poster child for corporate power, and rail barons were among the first targets of Gilded Age trustbusters who saw the rail monopolies as a threat to the prosperity and wellbeing of Americans, as well as the integrity of the American political system itself.

40 years of neoliberal “consumer welfare” antitrust — starting with Reagan and continuing through every administration since — has seen the American rail sector achieve levels of concentration that meet and exceed the corrupt, untenable degree of the late 19th century.

Like the original rail barons, the current crop (including the self-styled cuddly billionaire Warren Buffett), have gutted rail investment, skirted on safety, maimed and abused their workforce, smashed their unions, and placed the entire US supply chain in a state of brittle precarity:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/02/04/up-your-nose/#rail-barons

Like all monopolists, the rail industry has been able to capture its regulators, trampling evidence-based policy and replacing it with rules that benefit shareholders at the expense of the public, labor, and customers.

https://doctorow.medium.com/regulatory-capture-59b2013e2526

This regulatory capture is an inevitable consequence of market concentration. When an industry is composed of dozens of small- and medium-sized firms, they are unable to converge on a single story about which rules regulators should favor them with: some of those companies will want things the others don’t, and each will vie to produce evidence disconfirming the others’ claims.

But when an industry dwindles to a handful of cozy giants whose C-suites are stuffed with company-hopping executives who’ve done time at every major company in the sector, they converge on a single fairy tale about the best way to regulate their industry, and convert their regulators’ truth-seeking exercises into rigged auctions that they handily win:

https://locusmag.com/2022/03/cory-doctorow-vertically-challenged/

That’s what happened during the Trump years, when rail lobbyists secured the repeal of a long-overdue, hard-won safety regulation that would have required rail companies to replace the Civil-War-era brakes on their rolling stock with modern electronically controlled pneumatic brakes (ECPs):

https://jacobin.com/2023/02/rail-companies-safety-rules-ohio-derailment-brake-sytems-regulations

The repeal cost millions in lobbying dollars, but it was worth it. Shortly after the ECP rule was scrapped, Norfolk Southern handed millions in bonuses to its execs and did billions in stock buybacks, while laying offf thousands of workers:

https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/10/25/norfolk-southern-implements-massive-buyback-progra.aspx

Elections, we’re told, have consequences. After Biden won the 2020 presidential election, he made a string of excellent appointments — people like FTC chair Lina Khan, who hit the ground running with detailed plans for making sweeping, consequential changes that would blunt corporate power, reverse-Trump era abuses, and correct the dysfunctions that created a political base for Trump:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/party-its-1979-og-antitrust-back-baby

But other Biden appointees arrive in office with much less ambition. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has spent his tenure as King Log, failing to take action on spiraling airline cancellations, confining his major enforcement action to fining foreign airlines while ignoring the out-of-control abuses of America’s domestic carriers, except for the also-ran airline Frontier, which accounts for less than 2% of domestic travel:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/16/for-petes-sake/#unfair-and-deceptive

There are striking similarities between the structural defects in the airlines and the rail companies: both are highly concentrated sectors who have laid off senior staff, attacked unions, and blown billions in public money on stock buybacks and executive bonuses, even as their service degraded.

Both industries have been sharply criticized by experts and industry veterans, who’ve called for specific regulation. In the case of the airlines, SWA pilots and flight attendants had sounded the alarm about antiquated scheduling systems; for the rail companies, it’s experts like Grady Cothen, formerly a top safety expert at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), who told Congress that without action on braking systems, “[there] will be more derailments, more releases of hazardous materials, more communities impacted”:

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/house-event/LC69424/text?s=1&r=9

Despite these warnings, and despite the near-misses and smaller disasters that led up to the 100-foot-tall fireball over Ohio, Buttigieg’s DOT has not moved to reinstate the Obama-era brake safety rule, deferring to the monopoly rail owners self-serving claim that there is no need for such a move:

https://jacobin.com/2023/02/department-of-transportation-train-brake-regulation-ohio-derailment/

Indeed, the FRA is currently considering a rule that would further weaken braking rules, reducing obligations to inspect, test and certify braking systems:

https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2019-0072-0005

The rail labor unions — the best source of independent expertise on the daily operation of the freight system — say that this would be a disaster: “Following through with a final rule would only deliver yet another financial windfall to rail carriers by eliminating inspections, testing and repairs, and deferring routine maintenance”:

https://www.goiam.org/news/territories/tcu-union/carmen-division-tcu/rail-labor-files-joint-comments-on-fras-nprm-2/

Serving as Transportation Secretary to the President of the United States of America makes you one of the most powerful people in the history of the human race. The Secretary’s powers, while not unlimited, are extensive. The American people need a DoT that works for them, not one that weakens safety rules:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/10/the-courage-to-govern/#whos-in-charge

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This week (Feb 13–17), I’ll be in Australia, touring my book Chokepoint Capitalism with my co-author, Rebecca Giblin. We’re doing a remote event for NZ tomorrow (Feb 13). Next are Melbourne (Feb 14), Sydney (Feb 15) and Canberra (Feb 16/17). More tickets just released for Sydney!

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