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Fusion Tech Finds Geothermal Energy Application

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In 2008, Woskov began intensively studying whether the approach could be an affordable improvement on mechanical drilling. So it wasn’t much of a jump to make the connection that if we can melt steel chambers and vaporize them, we could melt rocks.”

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reported a remarkable 89% decrease in the cost of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery packs between 2008 and 2022. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh.

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Tesla worked with LK Tech for over a year to design and build the Giga Press

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As noted by Liu Siong Song, founder of LK Technology, which acquired Italian casting company IDRA in 2008 , Tesla was actually heavily involved in the design and production of the Giga Press. . This is because, in LK Tech’s early days, the company was supplying machines used for making toys.

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This startup leverages dash cam tech to make Indian roads safer – ET Auto

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The journey of SafeCams began with a simple observation by Vanesh Naidoo, its co-founder, during his time in India in 2008. New Delhi: In the bustling streets of India, where traffic can be chaotic and accidents all too common, one company is revolutionizing road safety through innovative dash cam technology.

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GD Tech delivers prototype direct-CNG injectors to Fiat Powertrain for 13L IVECO engine; HDGas project

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Three HDGas engine concepts/technology routes are being developed: A low-pressure direct-injection spark ignited engine with a highly efficient EGR system (the IVECO engine with GD Tech injectors); A low-pressure port-injected dual fuel engine; A high-pressure gas direct-injection diesel pilot ignition gas engine.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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Now the ink has dried it’s expected Stellantis will co-develop its own batteries with its French partner using its latest secret tech that’s claimed to slash battery weight by as much as 50 per cent while improving efficiency. But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick.

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Elon Musk sets Tesla Roadster unveiling to the end of 2024

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First introduced in 2008, the Tesla Roadster quickly gained acclaim for its cutting-edge technology, blistering performance, and sleek design. Besides battery tech advancements, Tesla has greatly improved its production lines thanks to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.

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