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Researchers claim EV usage in China may have saved thousands of lives
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (489+ words) An expected, but still a welcome outcome A recent study by researchers in China points to reduced air pollution linked to EVs, saving as many as 262, 000 lives by lowering local populations' exposure to pollutants. The study indicates that reduced exposure…...
Inside the "disappearing battery" revolution — how forest-powered supercapacitors could keep wireless sensors running for years
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (504+ words) Forest-derived supercapacitors could replace batteries in Io T sensors and more. Swedish startup Ligna Energy hopes its new S-Power technology could solve the unsustainable demand for batteries as demand for indoor environmental sensors, wearables and other Io T endpoints surges....
Researcher uses plant-inspired chemistry to combine energy storage and light control
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (428+ words) Smart window applications remain at an early development stage A Ph D researcher at the University of Turku has developed multifunctional materials that could eventually be used in smart windows capable of storing energy while adjusting indoor light levels. The…...
Meze Arta's specs make 'em sound like a supercar " but they're cans all right
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (594+ words) But unlike a car, they come with drivers The thought of mezze makes most of us hungry, but if you drop a 'z' and cap-up the 'M', you get an audio brand we're constantly dishing out glowing reviews to " just…...
Venuum thinks it has the answer to the Ferrari Luce's divisive looks
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (465+ words) UAE-based tuner thinks a bodykit could make the Luce more attractive The phrase "broke the internet" is terribly overused these days, but the reveal of Ferrari's debut EV had pretty much every corner of the web locked in ferocious debate....
Are you ready for Summer? Anker's heavy-duty power station just got a massive 50% price cut " making this off-grid powerhouse the perfect backup for campers and RVs
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (799+ words) The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is ideal for camping trips, outdoor weekends, and overcoming unexpected outages With the summer season on its way, I've found a brilliant deal on the Anker Solix C2000 Gen portable power station, which has crashed to $749 (was…...
I've driven the most powerful production Porsche to date " and it makes a very convincing case for ditching the combustion engine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1540+ words) Ignore its size, this thing defies all logic with the way it drives There is much uncertainty surrounding the future of Porsche's electrified program, as the company has already delayed the release of its EV-only Boxster and Cayman sports cars,…...
MIT scientists make lithium-ion breakthrough that could solve a global battery issue " new low-cost extraction method was inspired by a bathroom renovation project and could reduce reliance on China
1+ week, 3+ day ago (436+ words) Easier access to lithium Lithium-ion batteries power most of our tech devices, from the best phones to the best drones, so the element lithium is in demand. Now, scientists working at MIT have come up with a new way to…...
Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery " as home backups become new energy crisis essential
1+ week, 3+ day ago (418+ words) An affordable way to store solar energy You may have noticed that we're in the middle of an energy crisis, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran pushing prices up to levels that are increasingly unaffordable for many " and undesirable…...
I've been behind the wheel of Kia's smallest EV to date and this compact city car is packed with surprises
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1106+ words) Love or loathe its styling, the Kia EV2 presents a strong case for compactness Kia teased its tiny EV2 in Seoul years ago, back when the company was keen to announce that it was soon to sell an entire line-up of cutting-edge…...