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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources. Meanwhile, investigators ultimately concluded that a gasoline-powered scooter had in fact caused the fire.) In 2022, there were only 24 EV car fires in Sweden, representing 0.004 percent of battery-powered cars there.

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Why Li-Fi Might be Better than Wi-Fi

Cars That Think

LANs now will be able to offer a new wireless access opportunity via Li-Fi-enabled access points (APs) installed in areas such in ceilings or inside desk lamps connected via power over Ethernet or power-line communications. for industrial Li-Fi. This technology is specified in the separate IEEE Std 802.15.13

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Chipping away at the ICE

Electric Auto Association

Sometimes I talk about the advanced energy sector job growth and explain how the town’s proximity to trade routes can attract industry jobs. Some of the webinars I’ve viewed are way over my head, but fascinating enough to keep me intrigued. This gets their attention. I’ve had many curveball questions thrown at me in the past 23 months.

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