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The unique bus runs thanks to a giant flywheel
In the 1940s, Swiss engineers developed a new type of zero-emission electric bus that used a large rotating flywheel to store energy instead of rechargeable batteries.
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Thank this ugly animal: Without it, we wouldn't have phones to 'surf' like today
Without inspiration from electric eels, we wouldn't have batteries to put in today's smartphones.
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Surprising truth about electric toothbrushes
Some misunderstandings or unclear information about electric toothbrushes make many people hesitant to switch to their daily oral hygiene tool.
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Vietnam has announced 11 standards for electric vehicle charging stations
The Ministry of Science and Technology said it has developed 11 Vietnamese standards (TCVN) on electric vehicle charging stations, including 9 standards on charging stat…
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Invention of glass that can generate electric current
With a laser etched surface, tellurite glass generates an electric current in response to ultraviolet and visible light.
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Flying water taxis begin carrying passengers in France
SeaBubbles' 5-seat electric flying water taxi model equipped with hydrofoils begins operating commercial passenger services at Lake Annecy.
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Discharging 600 volts of electricity, the eel species confused the father of the theory of evolution
The electric eel hides an evolutionary mystery that Charles Darwin also couldn't explain.
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Batteries made from this one-of-a-kind material will soon replace lithium-ion batteries in electric cars
Lithium-ion batteries have so many advantages but are very difficult to decompose, causing a great impact on the environment.
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After lithium or nickel, this material will create a new step in the production of electric vehicle batteries
Swedish companies Stora Enso and Northvolt have tested completely new materials in electric vehicle batteries with ingredients taken from trees in the forests of Norther…
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Hydrogen trucks create a big explosion in the electric vehicle village: 500km, refueling takes 10 minutes
While the potential of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is exciting, expanding the field remains fraught with obstacles.
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Electric vehicle battery for 1,000km on a single charge
China's CATL company said on June 23 that the third-generation battery with outstanding energy efficiency will start production next year.
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What's so special about the world's smallest electric car?
The Zagato Elcar is a unique and affordable all-electric microcar.
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Why is recycling lithium batteries for smartphones and cars risky?
We need safer ways to recycle electric car batteries and cell phones. Therefore, it is not feasible to recycle lithium batteries for car cell phones.
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Solar electric car can run for 7 months without charging
Lightyear, a Dutch start-up, recently introduced the Lightyear 0 electric vehicle equipped with solar panels.
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Hydrogen plane sets world record, can fly higher than 2,000 m
The German-based startup's 4-seater hydrogen plane has set a world record for altitude and was able to complete the first flight between