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interestingengineering.com > energy > liquid-system-stores-sunlight-generates-hydrogen

Liquid-based system stores solar energy, generates hydrogen without power

3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (647+ words) Sunlight is one of the most abundant energy sources on Earth, but we can't use it wherever and whenever we want. This is because storing solar energy and transporting it from sunny regions to places with limited sunlight is still…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > chinese-luxury-off-roader-hits-milestone

Chinese automaker’s 677-hp luxury off-roader with 848 miles range hits 10,000 unit

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (500+ words) Chinese automaker Dongfeng has produced its 10,000th M-Hero M817 PHEV only months after the model's August debut. Dongfeng Motor's luxury off-road brand, M-Hero, has officially hit a production milestone of 10,000 units for its flagship M817 model, signaling a rapid scale-up for the premium…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > longer-sunlight-waves-into-hydrogen

Japan: Scientists boost solar hydrogen output by capturing longer sunlight waves

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (235+ words) By rethinking the metal at the heart of the light-absorbing dye, the team has demonstrated a way to improve solar-to-hydrogen conversion without increasing the overall system's complexity. The work points to a practical path for making hydrogen production from sunlight…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds

Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (614+ words) China has pushed magnetic levitation technology into a new speed class after a dramatic test." On Thursday, state broadcaster"CCTV"aired footage showing researchers from the National University of Defence Technology accelerating a 1.1-ton vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > solar-producer-faces-rising-waste-threat

World’s third-largest solar producer could generate 12 million tons waste by 2047

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (550+ words) India is currently basking in a golden age of solar power. A decade-long solar surge has carried India from the bottom of the ranks to the global top three. Miles of shimmering blue panels now blanket the Thar Desert, while…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > ev-could-enable-ultra-fast-charging

EV battery breakthrough could enable ultra-fast charging with more range, longer life

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (509+ words) The integration of fullerenes into battery systems has been hindered by their inherent structural instability. A research team at Tohoku University has identified a method to configure fullerene molecules into a stable framework for battery technology." The development centers on…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > china-battery-converts-sunlight-into-electricity

China’s new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (412+ words) The system completed more than 10 charge'discharge cycles under simulated sunlight. Chinese researchers have built a solar redox flow battery (SRFB) that can harvest sunlight and store energy at the same time, while reaching a solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency of 4.2 percent under…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > 4x-energy-with-dream-ev-battery

4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (494+ words) The POSTECH system maintains a smooth, dense lithium metal layer that remains stable over hundreds of cycles. Researchers have developed a magnetic-controlled "dream battery" system that provides four times the energy storage capacity of commercial graphite anodes while maintaining a…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > byd-ev-charges-at-record-speed

250 miles in 5 minutes: Viral video captures BYD EV charging at record rate

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (517+ words) The newly launched Flash Charging Battery anchors this system, achieving world records with a 1000A current and a 10C charging rate. The era of "charging anxiety" may be nearing its end as BYD's ultra-fast charging technology moves from theoretical promise to real-world…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > ev-battery-double-driving-range

Record-breaking anode-free battery hits 1,270 Wh/L energy density, ‘doubles’ EV range

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (574+ words) The new battery achieves a record 1,270 Wh/L energy density, almost twice that of current lithium-ion EV batteries. A South Korean research team recently reported a major advance that could sharply extend electric vehicle driving range and reduce cold-weather performance…...