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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

Cars That Think

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. It’s about one-twentieth the size of the minibus-scale geostationary satellites already in orbit, allowing for cheap and quick deployment.

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Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

Baua Electric

It’s the backpacker’s call to India, the sunseeker’s attraction to Mexico, and the digital nomad’s drive to get to Thailand: Go where the dollar buys more. Getting around Australia by air isn’t cheap either, especially since the recent collapse of the low-cost carrier Bonza.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

Teslarati

But the team is back, and Elon comes out and shows a render of Giga Mexico. Giga Mexico will be built in Monterrey. 16:32 CST – Pete Bannon and David Lau discussed how Tesla’s software and connected cars enable the company to roll out improvements at speed. 18:21 CST – The break ended up taking nine minutes.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

And oil only seems cheap. But let’s realize: defending our nation is never cheap. We’ll recruit mentors to validate your business plans, identify suppliers, and connect partners. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe. Its impacts are increasingly unaffordable.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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If it were legal to deliver rescued migrants to Libya, it would be as cheap as sending rescue boats a few extra kilometers south instead of east. He eventually found work for someone Jacob describes as “connected to traffickers.”. What the tech is up against. One day, Jacob’s contact told him it was his turn to try crossing.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. In the future, utilities will pay you to plug-in your vehicle. Carlos 12:43 AM walt the memecaster said.

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