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Cars

Power Transferred Through Concrete Could Mean Electric Cars That Charge As You Drive

One of the biggest issues preventing the electric car from taking over the roads is their incredibly limited battery life. But researchers at the Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan have demonstrated a new system that could let electric cars constantly recharge while they’re being driven.

20 November 2011

Geek Out

Sound Powered LEDs Turn Screams Into Power

Using a regular speaker blasting out a narrow beam of sound, researchers have developed an LED that can actually be powered by nothing but audio. Providing a new way to deliver wireless power to devices from greater distances.

15 February 2010

Science

MIT Wireless Power Discovery Proves Two Is Better Than One

Wireless power? Nothing new. It’s been around for at least 100 years, although only recently has it reached the point where a truly wireless future was believed possible. Now, an update of sorts from MIT WiTricity means it’s even closer.

3 October 2009

Sony Getting Closer To TVs With No Cables Whatsoever

This TV has absolutely no cables connected to it. No video cable. No audio cable. And no power cable. How’s this wicked sorcery possible? Thanks to Sony’s new Wireless Power Transfer technology, which can send 60 watts over the air.

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