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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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And in 2005, the Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group purchased IBM's PC business. But it took more than a year and scores of meetings for IBM's contract and legal teams to authorize the terms. Palmisano wanted to expand IBM's IT services business to Chinese corporations and government agencies. IEEE Spectrum.

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A closer look at minimizing AC charging losses: From the breaker to EV (Part 1)

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The aforementioned “legal” restriction is due to a rule found in the electrical subsection of most building codes (e.g. Given that electricity costs 11-30 cents per kWh across the US (typically around 13 cents/kWh here in central Florida), that 288 W loss will incur an additional cost of 3-9 cents per hour of charging.

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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The Chinese can promise to do this because they’re modernizing their economy. Other transaction costs include the search of partners, the drafting of contracts, legal assistance, etc. They’re investing in more efficient energy sources and nuclear power. The SABMF(s) could be manufactured in Lafayette, Louisiana for export.