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Understanding the Coronavirus Is Like Reading a Sentence

Cars That Think

Baidu Research USA and Oregon State University has shown that applying algorithms originally developed for natural language processing (NLP)—which helps computers parse human language—can vastly speed up predictions of RNA folding and the design of RNA sequences for vaccines. By comparison, there are only about 1080 atoms in the universe.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank. Reply ↓ ↑ report 18 Efried 5:47AM (4/10/2009) I will hang a poster about the comparison at EVS24.