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Thermal Energy Storage Is No Longer Just Hot Air

Cars That Think

They gradually lose capacity with each discharge and recharge cycle, and they can be fire hazards. Electric cars need lots of batteries, laptops need lots of batteries. Electric cars need lots of batteries, laptops need lots of batteries. It’s a rare material, and lots of places need batteries,” Liu said.

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Solartaxi visits AeroVironment

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Solartaxi is a realization of one of Louis’ childhood dreams : to drive a zero emissions solar powered electric car around the world. They also help to ensure the vehicle can keep traveling even in remote sections of the world should they fail to find a plug for recharging.