Sun.Jan 27, 2019

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Researchers find bio-inspired high-tech surfaces on hulls could greatly reduce drag and CO2 emissions of ships; up to 1% of global CO2

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If ship hulls were coated with special bo-inspired high-tech air trapping materials, up to 1% of global CO 2 emissions could be avoided according to a new study by researchers from the University of Bonn together with colleagues from St. Augustin and Rostock. According to the study, ships could save up to 20% of fuel as a result of reduced drag. If antifouling effects are also considered—such as the reduced growth of organisms on the hull—the reduction can even be doubled.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Model S: Tighter dragstrip times, sharper traction system

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Tesla claims some astonishingly quick acceleration times, and for some of us, testing and verifying those times are part of the fun. To do that, the drag strip is the only safe and fully reliable source for accurate numbers. In February of 2015, I migrated to a Model S Performance, after owning a 2013 Model S P85. As the weather turned supportive.

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The Electric Circuit to deploy 1,600 fast-charge stations in Québec over the next 10 years

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The Electric Circuit, Hydro-Québec’s public charging network, announced that fast-charge stations will now be deployed more quickly with the rollout of approximately one hundred new fast-charge stations. Over the next 10 years, 1,600 new fast-charge stations will be deployed in Québec. In June 2018, the National Assembly unanimously adopted An Act to promote the establishment of a public fast-charging service for electric vehicles.

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Compact Mazda 626 Conversion

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I am looking at converting my 95 Mazda 626, but I’m finding that most conversions end up being very bulky.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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@LATimes Jumps Into Hot Tub Time Machine To “Discover” How Racist L.A. Cops Are #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Thanks For The Sheer Speculation B t Article On The Benefits Of Oil Drilling @LATimes. Were You Overcome & Made Dopey By The Toxic Fumes From Chevron El Segundo?#JoeTakesOnTheNews

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