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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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As a bonus, the tech onboard the balloons runs on solar power. One will provide Internet to rural Peru, two will service airplanes and cruise liners, and the final satellite’s use is yet to be disclosed. The series would consist of two races lasting 30 minutes apiece, with no battery swaps or charging allowed.

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Adani Group’s USD 1.2-bn copper plant to boost India’s metal production – ET Auto

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Technologies critical to the energy transition like electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, solar photovoltaics (PV), wind and batteries, all require copper. Global demand for copper from solar photovoltaic (PV) installations alone is estimated to double to 2.25 The number is expected to rise to 1.7

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