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Space-based Solar Power: A Great Idea Whose Time May Never Come

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It’s pretty clear Asimov had no idea how a system like the Converter would actually work, except in the most basic terms. Harnessing the power of the sun in space is certainly an enticing idea. Most of the story centers around Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics and the humans’ relationship with the robot. For example, U.K.-based

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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

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When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. A collaborative effort between Volvo CE , Rolls-Royce , and Air Burners, the BioCharger uses “air curtain technology” to burn wood and waste in a closed-loop system.

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Seaport Electrification Could Slash Emissions Worldwide

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It would also call for replacing diesel-powered cranes, forklifts, and trucks that move massive shipping containers from ship to shore with battery-powered alternatives. As vice-chair of the IEEE Marine Power Systems Coordinating Committee , he has been instrumental in advancing these ideas. How does that work?

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

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Parking lots covered with solar panels is an idea whose time has come. It’s possible to construct off-grid charging stations, but they come with hassles, such as storing power when the sun doesn’t shine. Wiring to the grid requires a licensed contractor certified in local electrical codes, which must be standardized.

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Four Startups Aim to Change the Climate Tech Game

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Breakthroughs in battery technology, carbon sequestration, and other energy technologies that result in a five-fold improvement over current technology could literally change the world. Starting a company to develop an energy technology that fights climate change is hard—a lot harder than starting a software company. million financing round.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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A Battery for Heat Made from Sand Noted chemical engineer Donald Sadoway is quoted as saying: “If you want to make a dirt-cheap battery, you have to make it out of dirt.” The electrical grid also supports the efficient distribution of power and makes use of energy generated through renewable means like wind and solar.

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Extreme E unveils hydrogen car for next season – same specs, 305kg heavier

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www.mattbenstone.com Extreme E , the electric off-road racing series, is transitioning to using hydrogen instead of batteries for the 2025 season, and today it unveiled the car it plans to use next year – when it will also change its name to Extreme H. So cutting battery size could save some weight, but not all that much.