Why Dyson is going all-in on solid-state batteries

Why Dyson is going all-in on solid-state batteries

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Post Views: 213 That’s just one fascinating detail in a volume that recounts Dyson’s trailblazing career: In his early days, he sold a boat called the Sea Truck, then he invented a new kind of wheelbarrow called the Ballbarrow, and eventually created a vacuum cleaner design that employs cyclones—rapidly spinning air—to separate out the dirt,…

Nifty new tech could cut EV charging times from hours to minutes

Nifty new tech could cut EV charging times from hours to minutes

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Post Views: 100 Battery science is a pretty undeveloped field, which is why we’re still using lithium-ion instead of ultra-efficient metal air or sodium chemistry. During the period when burning fuel to generate power was always the easiest option, there wasn’t a motivation to make storage a priority and when it comes to EV charging,…

The feats of engineering that dazzled us in 2021

The feats of engineering that dazzled us in 2021

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Post Views: 121 From deadly floods in Queens, New York, to a deep-freeze in Texas, the climate crisis is banging on the US’s front door. This year’s top engineering innovations reflect a growing awareness that crucial industries like construction and shipping can no longer conduct business as usual. These honorees answer some of the burning…