Power delivery
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As we increasingly move toward renewable energy sources like wind turbines, we're going to require the best means possible of relaying electricity from them to our cities. A new cable-insulating material may allow us to do so much more efficiently.
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Toyota and Honda recently started testing a fuel-cell bus designed as a mobile power source for disaster relief. Now Nissan has driven out an emergency response vehicle based on its Leaf electric car that will also provide emergency power.
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When disaster strikes, the power often goes out, and it may be a good while before it's restored. Toyota and Honda start testing the Moving e system this month, a fuel cell bus designed to serve as a mobile power source for disaster relief.
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Researchers at Rice University have created an ultra-thin, high-performance flexible battery that is lithium-free, only a hundredth of an inch thick, and also doubles as a supercapacitor. The technology could find use in mobile and wearable electronics such as smartphones and fitness bands.
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Volvo has revealed a research and development project that aims to allow long-haul trucks and buses draw the juice they need from power lines installed in the surface of the road.
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RoboReel is a motorized extension cord winder, that incorporates several safety and convenience features.
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A new system uses magnetic waves to deliver power to electronic devices implanted within the body.
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Yill is a mobile energy storage unit that can provide off-grid power to a workstation for between two to three days.
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Sanyo's new Pedal Juice rechargeable power supply removes the need for a gig bag full of 9V batteries, and also takes care of annoying hum caused by some AC outlets.
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GA-X58A-UD9 X58 chipset motherboard provides maximum power delivery for Intel's 1366 socket CPUs through the company's new 24 phase Unlocked Power design.