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These Courses Will Sharpen Your Knowledge On 6 Emerging Technologies

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Internet of Things Security Internet-enabled devices including connected lighting fixtures, voice-activated virtual assistants, doorbell cameras, and smart appliances “all serve as data-transferring endpoints in a system known as the Internet of Things,” expert Brooke Becher said in her article about the importance of IoT security.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. Turo offers cars with manual transmissions, hybrid and electric vehicles, classic and specialty cars, and Deluxe Class and Super Deluxe Class cars.

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How to improve EV traction motor efficiency

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A look at improving motor efficiency in two main categories: electrical and mechanical. In contrast, the main drivetrain components in an EV—battery, inverter, motor, and gear reduction and/or transmission—all have efficiencies in the mid-to-high 90-percent range. kW of loss at 9,000 RPM.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

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grid-scale batteries and pumped-hydro facilities, to hold the excess renewable power being generated, and interconnecting that storage with high-voltage transmission lines, so that supply can meet demand across the grid. These can be grouped into two broad categories: commercial and industrial loads, and residential loads. Here’s how.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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I still believe that the first automaker to create a diversity of hybrids will become king, while we wait for energy generation, distribution and costs to come down. Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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