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Dell’s Bold Idea: A Laptop You Can Actually Repair

Cars That Think

Among people in advanced economies, 72 percent are concerned that global climate change will harm them , according to a Pew survey. Only 46 percent had confidence in efforts to reduce the effects of global climate change. And climate change isn’t the only problem worth worrying about. Still, progress should not be overlooked.

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A Brief History of the World’s First Planetarium

Cars That Think

According to the Zeiss Archive, a large sphere held all of the projectors for the fixed stars as well as a “planet cage” that held projectors for the sun, the moon, and the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. An abridged version of this article appears in the May 2024 print issue as “A Planetarium Is Born.”

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How Three-Season Tires Perform in Diverse Weather Conditions

The Truth About Cars

However, that same tread which presents well in balmy climes can lose the plot when the mercury dips below 7C/45F, sacrificing performance in measures of braking distance and cornering grip. In the meantime, drive safely – and watch out for the guy or gal next to you who isn’t nearly as well-informed about tires as our readers.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

Setec Powerr

This article focuses on the crucial process of EV battery recycling, highlighting its importance in the broader context of sustainable transportation and environmental stewardship. Climate: Extreme temperatures can degrade battery performance. Usage Patterns: High-speed driving and frequent fast charging can shorten battery life.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Funny that this article cites “a shortage of public charging stations&# as the sole reason for auto makers scrapping electric vehicles in the 1990s. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. By Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News.

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Lotfi Zadeh and the Birth of Fuzzy Logic

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“No doubt professor Zadeh’s enthusiasm for fuzziness has been reinforced by the prevailing political climate in the United States—one of unprecedented permissiveness,” said R. This article was first published as “Lotfi A. Kalman in 1972, who is now a professor at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Kalman in 1972.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Please see the related Hybridcars.com article Are Hybrid Batteries Toxic? What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Whats Vehicle-to-Grid and why would I like it?

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