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Morris Tanenbaum, Inventor of the Silicon Microchip, Dies at 94

Cars That Think

Today solar is the third largest renewable-electricity sector behind hydropower and wind. Sauer 2022 IEEE Nikola Tesla Award recipient Life Fellow, 75; died 27 December Sauer was a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he taught courses and directed research on power systems.

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TM4 and Prestolite Electric Beijing forming JV for heavy-duty electric traction systems

Green Car Congress

The new joint venture will target clients in the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and the rest of ASEAN countries. Products include customized electric drivetrains for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle manufacturers, and generators for wind turbine and gen-set manufacturers.

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Video Friday: Strandbeest

Cars That Think

During the summer I do all kinds of experiments with the wind, sand and water. Starship ] Our purpose-built vehicle is designed and engineered to drive safely in rain, hail, or shine. Strandbeest Evolution 2021 provides an update on the evolutionary development. Every spring I go to the beach with a new beast.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

Teslarati

A look at the current political climate in countries such as the United States and the Philippines would show this. Tribes also exist in the racing segment, with groups forming among enthusiasts of classic, big-engined American muscle cars and highly modified Japanese imports. Such is simply the nature of the car industry. No regrets.

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How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Driivz

It comes from natural sources that continuously regenerate, such as sunlight, wind, water (in motion), and geothermal. The tectonic-plate-related power is generated most in Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kenya, and the Philippines. Solar and wind are the easiest to locate, scale, and convert to energy. Better Together.