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Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment

Electrek

In a concerning series of poor decisions, Switzerland’s Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) decided to bury a study it had ordered and paid $120,000 for, as it confirmed that upgrading an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment.

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Electric Propulsion Magnets Ready for Space Tests

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Its a class of electric propulsion that uses an applied magnetic field to accelerate ions to extremely high speeds, says Randy Pollock , the chief engineer for space at Paihau-Robinson, during a visit to their labs. It too is new to the space environment. Our focus here is applied-field magnetoplasmadynamic [AF-MPD] thrusters.

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Airbus is Working on a Superconducting Electric Aircraft

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But the real stunner was Llewellyns description of a comprehensive program at Airbus to design and test a complete superconducting electrical powertrain for the fuel-cell aircraft. Cline Sadonnet/Master Films For this challenge, engineers will at least have a favorable environment with cold, fast-flowing air.

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200 PMI Electric Buses Flagged Off by Hon’ble Prime Minister on World Environment Day

Electric Vehicles India

Every card handed to a commuter riding an electric bus becomes a part of a larger promise: a cleaner, greener, and healthier future. The DEVi electric buses launched are equipped with modern features designed for comfort, accessibility, and sustainability, marking a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint of urban transport.

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Flawed Diamonds Are a Quantum Sensor’s Best Friend

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Noise wrecks quantum computers because the quantum states they use for computation are affected by the slightest disturbances from the environment. But quantum sensors use those disturbances to detect minuscule changes in magnetic and electric fields. In a rugged environment, its valuable to replace multiple sensors with just one.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. MW of fuel cells and 1.5 MW of fuel cells and 1.5

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Arunachal Pradesh Flags Off 10 EKA Electric Buses on World Environment Day, Boosting Green Mobility

Electric Vehicles India

Arunachal Pradesh Flags Off 10 EKA Electric Buses on World Environment Day, Boosting Green Mobility In a significant step towards sustainable public transportation, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu flagged off 10 electric buses on World Environment Day.