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Here Are 6 Actual Uses for Near-Term Quantum Computers

Cars That Think

We find that the higher accuracy offered by a quantum computer is needed to correctly resolve the chemistry in this system, so not only will a quantum computer be better, it will be necessary,” the researchers (including Babbush) wrote in a blog post. We do know of some applications that these devices would be quite impactful for,” he says.

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Tesla’s rapid crash analysis; will NHTSA come in?

Green Car Congress

On Friday, Tesla Chairman, Product Architect & CEO Elon Musk posted a brief analysis of the accident and fire on the company blog. Only a force of this magnitude would be strong enough to punch a 3 inch diameter hole through the quarter inch armor plate protecting the base of the vehicle. ”.A appears to be the culprit.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

Teslarati

Following is a Live Blog of Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day. He estimates 10 models or so should be enough. From Elon Musk’s Master Plan Part 3, details on the company’s third-generation platform, and discussions on how Tesla could each extreme scale, Investor Day promises to be an event that is one for the books. Till the next time!

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EV Fires: Government To Develop SOP For Battery Certification

Get Electric Vehicle

While it may be simple to blame the EV fires on rising temperatures, experts advise examining the way a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is constructed. This is the only scenario in which cells heat themselves beyond 100°C,” a blog post by the company added.  How Does It Work? EV Fires Across The Country.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. But it was good enough for me and I loved everything else about the car. I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007.

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Wired blogger takes on Nissan LEAF

Plugs and Cars

Darryl Siry blogs over at Wired's Autopia. In his recent post , "In Race to Market, Nissan’s Electric Car Takes Shortcuts," Siry makes the point that CEO Carlos Ghosn's enthusiasm and charisma alone couldn't be enough to get such a job done so quickly. He's pretty plugged in, having worked at Tesla and consulted for CODA.

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Easy as A123

Plug In Partners

A123Systems produces Nanophoshate based lithium ion batteries with a combination of power density, durability and safety in excess of anything mass produced on the market today. The module is small enough to fit into a vehicles spare tire well. Here is a significant announcement by David Vieau , CEO of A123 Systems. gallon gas is 2.5

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