A team of Harvard scientists and engineers has demonstrated a new type of battery that could fundamentally transform the way electricity is stored on the grid, making power from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar far more ...
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Toyota FCV concept made an appearance at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "We aren't trying to re-invent the wheel; just everything necessary to make them turn," said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive ...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. VSH today announced itstechnology line-up for ELECRAMA-2014, taking place Jan. 8-12 at theBangalore International Exhibition Center in India. In hall 3B, boothH3J12, the company will be highlighting its latest ...
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Passive components manufacturer, AVX has expanded its range of high reliability C0GThe main differences between ceramic dielectricThe insulating material between the plates of the capacitor. The material is chosen for its ability to permit ...
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For electronics buyers, inventory control tends to be one of the most challenging aspects of procurement and supply chain management. Making the hurdle especially cumbersome is that fact that purchasing agents are often responsible for ...
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CAP-XX releases prototype SMDDiscrete miniature capacitors which are packaged without leads and fastened directly to foil patterns. supercapacitor for licencing evaluation.The Company announces that CAP-XX is ready to ship prototypes of its ...
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For years now, communities have been taking advantage of public lots to built community gardens, allotments, and other community spaces where those without room to garden at home can have a place to do so. These initiatives have been ...
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Due to their rapid improvements in a short amount of time, perovskite solar cells have become one of today's most promising up-and-coming photovoltaic technologies. Currently, the record efficiency for a perovskite solar cell is 15% and ...
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A group at Harvard University has created an aqueous flow battery that uses a quinone, a type of organic molecule that happens to have favorable electrochemical properties. The particular quinone they used is nearly identical to one found ...
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An Oxford academic is claiming that energy efficient lighting has played a significant role in reducing energy demand in Britain and will help to militate against the threat of full-blown power cuts as the nation's ageing power stations are ...
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In a groundbreaking move for Gulf Oil LP, the fastest growing branded marketer of energy products in the U.S., the company today announced the continued expansion and diversification of its energy offerings through its entry into the ...
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EDF and AREVA have signed agreements with Saudi industrial and university partners, reflecting their commitment to future nuclear projects in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, French engineering consultancy Assystem has signed a letter of intent to ...
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Strong indications of global growth persist in the nuclear sector. We point you to three recent news articles and a note on the nuclear program in the UAE, below: The Russian Federation, via its nuclear arm Rosatom, recently pledged an ...
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Riding a bike is recognized as the green way to travel, but it is not wise to cycling in the fog days. Recently, a Bangkok company has designed a bicycle with air purification function, the highlight of this bike is a photosynthesis system ...
Tags: Bicycle, Air Purification Bicycle, Transportation, Air Purifying Bike
"Power to gas" is a key concept when it comes to storing alternative energy. This process converts short-term excess electricity from photovoltaic systems and wind turbines into hydrogen. Combined with the greenhouse gas CO2, renewable ...
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