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Nuclear Energy Brinkmanship in Ukraine

Cars That Think

Ukraine is launching a counteroffensive to retake occupied territory, including Zaporizhzhia. In a simulated fallout map produced by Ukraine’s national weather service and posted Sunday, a radiation plume spreads northwest and reaches Poland and Lithuania within 72 hours.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. A smart home with minimal grid demand, autonomously powering your electric car, heating and hot water with completely free renewable energy. In result?

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. The ratio of marketing and expectations to intake of real-world information is still steep.

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Electronic Warfare, Hackable 5G Networks, and Cell Towers on the Moon

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Of course, other, more serious stories also got attention—such as the 5G rollout that had pilots on edge and the changing role (and effectiveness) of Russia’s electronic warfare usage in its invasion of Ukraine. The constellation would be comprised of 24 satellites in 4 different lunar orbits. 2022 saw the debut of Wi-Fi standard 802.11be.

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Why Electric Vehicles Are the Future of the Automotive Industry

EV Connect

For drivers, one question has become increasingly important: Should I go electric? More automotive manufacturers are developing electric vehicles, and some countries have vowed to ban sales of gas-powered vehicles. The future, indeed, seems electric. When Will Electric Cars Take Over Over and Why?

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Stories of the War in Ukraine: Hanna

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Over the past week, The Institute has made contact with some of the 400 members of the IEEE Ukraine Section to help them share their experiences during the war. I want to tell you about the situation in Ukraine that I have seen with my own eyes. The house is not insulated, it can be heated a little by a gas stove.

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