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A DIY Tracker Tough Enough for the Arctic

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But it’s a tough environment for scientific instruments. So, I set about building an open-source ice tracker from DIY components that not only proved to be much, much cheaper but also much more capable than the commercial options. The heart of the OpenMetBuoy-v2021 ice tracker is the US $400 SparkFun Artemis Global Tracker (AGT).

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Video Friday: Humanoid Soccer

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His four-legged and wheeled robot is able to change shape within seconds, overcome steps and navigate between indoor and outdoor environments. It’s hoped the bot, which can travel up to 20 kilometres an hour and carry 50 kilograms, has the potential to serve as a member of search-and-rescue teams in the future.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments. In the future, DIY may not even be necessary. Tohoku University Looking to the future more broadly, some researchers are focused on combining unique materials and creating energy-harvesting systems from more sustainable materials.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

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The truth is that these pedicabs didn't do any harm to the environment. The illegal pedicabs were running for period of around two years in the London's west end until this day arrived. Police impounded around 20 pedicabs with electric assist. Even completely opposite, the traffic was moving faster.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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The future is here. Its engine does not emit any harmful byproducts like smoke or other emissions that pollute the environment as it runs on clean energy. Lo and Behold! Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. This modern marvel has actually been around for quite some time. Pretty futuristic, huh!

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

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Please note that these rules may change in the future. "EV s right for the environment.? However, a moratorium implies the practice will stop at a defined time in the future. This is an expensive undertaking, and now their personal investments in a better environment are in limbo. "EV conversions are: ?

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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digs into the viscous world of biofuels and the fast-paced transit arena, exploring the technologies and substances that are the future of transportation. Pages: [1] 2 3 4 » Tell us what you think: Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Welcome to. Subscribe Subscribe via RSS What is RSS? About Gas 2.0