electric cars
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Could Compact Nuclear Reactors Be the Future of Electricity?
Nuclear power is clean, efficient, and safe, yet it’s vastly underutilised as a method of generating electricity. Sure, people have their fears about Chernobyl or Fukushima, but those don’t align with the data — statistically, you’re more likely to die in a wind turbine accident. So why don’t we use more nuclear energy?
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How Silicon Anode Batteries Could Transform Electric Vehicles
The lacklustre energy density of batteries is one of the biggest obstacles to widespread vehicle electrification. Current lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles usually are a significant percentage of an EV’s weight. The Ford F-150 Lightning weighs around 2,948 kg. The electric pickup truck’s battery weighs 816 kg alone. The large size of batteries…
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Cybertruck’s Big Dumb Wiper Wipes as Good as It Looks
The Cybertruck’s massive windshield needs a massive wiper to keep it clean, and it looks like Tesla is still finessing its design.
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The Kia EV9 Electric SUV Will Get a High-Performance GT Version
Power figures have yet to be announced, but the EV6 GT sedan makes 576 hp, so maybe that’s a hint.