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  1. Newly Developed Thin-Film Solar Cells Are Cheaper & 100 Times Thinner

    May
    22
    2017
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    When we normally think of solar cells, they are usually installed on a flat glass surface and backed by a panel which is at least several inches thick. But new materials breakthroughs are allowing significant advancements in thin-film solar cells. These solar cells look closer to 2D rather than a 3D technology. According to solar […]

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  2. The MotoGP Racing Series to Add an All-Electric Class in 2019

    May
    19
    2017
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    MotoGP is already the world’s most popular racing series and it stands to gain even more viewers with its plans for an all-electric class. CEO of the racing series, Carmelo Ezpeleta, relayed to Motorsport.com upwards of 18 electric bikes could start competing as early as 2019. Don’t let the fact that the motorcycles will be electric […]

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  4. Bosch to Sell Nvidia’s Self-Driving Hardware and Software Platform to Automakers

    Mar
    16
    2017
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    Nvidia officially has a go-to-market strategy for its self-driving hardware and software platform, Drive PX 2 driver-assist. The company unveiled in a press release that it is partnering with Bosch, joining ZF as the two tier-one suppliers responsible for distributing Nvidia’s technology to automakers. Nvidia’s self-driving tech utilizes “deep learning” AI which essentially means it […]

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  8. Wave Energy Is The Largest Untapped Energy Source In The World

    Feb
    24
    2017
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    According to scientists, the global potential of wave energy is more than 500 GW of renewable energy. Today, wave energy is being developed so that within a few decades it will represent 10% of global energy supply. The current global installed capacity of wind is 360 GW, and solar power is 150 GW. Huge WaveRollers: […]

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  9. GM Plans to Build Thousands of Autonomous Chevy Bolts Beginning In 2018

    Feb
    17
    2017
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    In 2018, GM is planning to construct thousands of autonomous chevy bolts, many of which will be utilized in test fleets by Lyft. Recently, GM has been testing a number of its self-driving vehicles on public streets, most notably throughout San Francisco, with the company’s Cruise Automation technology built in. Ultimately, with Lyft unleashing a […]

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  10. India Demolishes Previous Records By Launching 104 Satellites Into Space

    Feb
    17
    2017
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    This past Wednesday, India absolutely obliterated all previous records for launching satellites into space at one time. Russia was the previous record holder after sending 37 satellites into orbit at once back in 2014. However, the Indian Space Research Organization is much more interested in boosting its space program than setting records, with goals to […]

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  11. Dodge’s Officer Protection Package Helps Thwart Ambushes With Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

    Feb
    10
    2017
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    Dodge’s new Officer Protection Package is specifically designed to keep officers from being ambushed from behind when sitting in a parked squad vehicle. The company is repurposing existing technology in its Dodge Charger Pursuit police cars that enables rear-facing ultrasonic parking sensors to be activated by flicking on the protection feature. Essentially, the sensors can […]

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  12. Uber Partners With the German Automaker Behind the Mercedes-Benz

    Jan
    31
    2017
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    Uber announced it would be partnering with Daimler, the German automaker behind the Mercedes-Benz, for its next round of autonomous cars. Not only does this mean the self-driving vehicles won’t be owned by Uber, it also represents the possibility that the first autonomous vehicle you hail from the taxi app will be a Mercedes. “We […]

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  13. Tesla Will Build Model 3 Motors at its Massive Nevada Gigafactory

    Jan
    18
    2017
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    It appears more than just lithium-ion batteries will be produced in Tesla’s massive Nevada Gigafactory. The recently announced that its Gigafactory will also be the site where Model 3 motors will be constructed, in addition to gearbox components. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval said during his State of the State speech that Tesla’s commitment to expanded […]

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  14. BMW Unveils What It Believes Your Car Interior Will Look Like In 2020

    Jan
    12
    2017
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    The BMW i Inside Future sculpture was recently unveiled at CES 2017 and represents what the company believes is a “glimpse into the mid-future” for the interior of its cars. Essentially, you’ll have comfortable seats, a futuristic control system called HoloActive Touch, all types of media available for passengers to enjoy, and sleeker designs in […]

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  18. Swedish Forging Factory’s Massive Pneumatic Hammer Is Captivating

    Dec
    13
    2016
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    Swedish company Kihlberg Steel AB specializes in forging a wide variety of parts. The open-die forging, ring rolling, and hammer forging that takes places inside of the factory is fascinating, even if the footage of it all taking place isn’t the best quality. One would have reason to believe copious amounts of extremely hot, huge […]

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  20. Adidas Unveils Biodegradable Sneakers Featuring Synthetic Spider Silk

    Nov
    22
    2016
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    Adidas’ Futurecraft is known to develop sustainable products, already responsible for shoes comprised of up-cycled ocean plastics as well as ‘tailored fiber’ shoes that capable of being customized to the individual wearing them. Now, Adidas is showing off biodegradable sneakers constructed with synthetic spider silk, better known as biosteel® fiber — a replication of natural […]

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