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SUTD team proposes low-temperature thermionic converter with graphene cathode; about 45% efficiency

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If realized, an efficient, low-temperature TIC could provide a supplementary or an alternative approach to thermoelectric devices for waste heat recovery using low grade waste heat—i.e, 2008) “ Energy Transport and Conversion in Electron Emission Processes ”. Graphene Thermoelectrics Waste Heat Recovery' Morris, J.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Revenues, which have grown by about 45% annually during the past five years, reached $4 billion in 2008. He was paid about $265,000 in 2008, and he lives in a BYD-owned apartment complex with other engineers. Each of BYDs business units - batteries, mobile-phone components, and autos - was profitable in 2008, albeit on a small scale.

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