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Caltech’s SSPD-1 Is a New Idea for Space-Based Solar

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That’s when SSPD-1, a solar space-power demonstrator satellite carrying a bevy of new technologies designed at the California Institute of Technology, blasted into low Earth orbit for a year-long mission. With this technology for the next generation, you could deploy hundreds of them with a very small and much cheaper launch.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

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Or, that was the idea, anyway. KAIST/Korea Polytechnic University The paper doesn't directly address the cost of the MHD, and with three motors and some other electronics in it, it's not likely to be super cheap. It's also possible to build your own MHD device for cheap , if you know what you're doing.

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Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations

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The idea of a Supercharger extension cable has been suggested as a potential solution. Tesla has already developed such a technology for the Tesla Semi to charge at Supercharger stations. Electrek’s Take It sounds like a great idea. It’s not clear when the new solution will be available.

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Singapores A*Star Awards S$27.5M In Research Grants for Technologies for Sustainable Development

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Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has awarded S$27.5 In particular, one of the projects will explore the idea of using cheap and widely available magnesium oxide-based mineral silicates to trap carbon dioxide from industry flue gases via a process known as dry mineral carbonation.

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This dual-steering wheel electric go-kart looks like a fun little divorce on wheels

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Just make sure you get your cheap thrills in quickly. I’m not sure it’s anti-collision as much as collision-mitigation technology, but I guess it’s better than leaving yellow paint everywhere you go. One of my favorite features though is the “drift button”, which I have no idea how it works but it just sounds too cool to pass up.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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To meet this challenge, many governments and organizations are investing in new technology to help lessen the use of fossil fuels. A Battery for Heat Made from Sand Noted chemical engineer Donald Sadoway is quoted as saying: “If you want to make a dirt-cheap battery, you have to make it out of dirt.” There is nothing special here!”

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Report: Future BMW I3 Will Be Less Weird Than Original

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But the model fell short in terms of range and luxury, especially in relation to MSRP, resulting in a de facto city car for those who liked the idea of owning a BMW-badged EV. While the vehicle implemented some novel features, the model has aged rather poorly due to advancements in battery technology.

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