44 h. ago Mobility meets energy: Unlocking new roles for electric scooter batteries in smart cities

As cities around the world strive toward net-zero carbon emissions, one key challenge remains: how to integrate clean transportation with smart energy systems.

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7 d. ago How the UK's microchip industry is bouncing back after a quarter of a century

Silicon microchips underpin our modern lives. They are at the heart of our smartphones and laptops. They also play critical roles in electric vehicles and renewable energy technology.

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2 w. ago Federal incentives are unlocking Fairbanks' energy future — let's protect them

Federal incentives are unlocking Fairbanks' energy future — let's protect them  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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2 w. ago Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads

China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in […]

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2 w. ago A cool fix for hot chips: Advanced thermal management technology for electronic devices

The exponential miniaturization of electronic chips over time, described by Moore's law, has played a key role in our digital age. However, the operating power of small electronic devices is significantly limited by the lack of advanced cooling technologies available.

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3 w. ago Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials

Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities […]

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