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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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Not least of those considerations is energy storage [and generation].” The team was inspired by self-winding watches , which have existed since the late 18th century and transform wrist movement into energy. In the future, DIY may not even be necessary. Kinefox is open source, with files published on GitHub.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds. by RSS or sign up by email. by RSS or sign up by email. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. A123Systems will manufacture Nanophosphate Lithium ion prismatic battery cells, modules and battery packs for Chrysler LLC.

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