News tagged with electric outlet
'Authentication Outlet': Electricity use can be managed, consumed on a per-user and per-device basis
In recent years, the situation surrounding the supply of electricity and energy has changed significantly, and this has raised social concern over the impact of such supply on the global environment and our ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Experimental smart outlet brings flexibility, resiliency to grid architecture
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sandia National Laboratories has developed an experimental "smart outlet" that autonomously measures, monitors and controls electrical loads with no connection to a centralized computer or ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Diagnosing advanced batteries for a longer life
(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine a battery that truly does keep on going and going -- and not for just a few years, but close to decades.
Jul 14, 2011 |
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Solar camera strap could put an end to dead dSLR batteries
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new concept introduced by Yanko Designs could put an end to dead batteries on photography excursions. The Solar Camera Strap is a sturdy strap to secure the camera and to power it via thin ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Sanyo sets up solar parking lots for electric bikes
Japanese electronics giant Sanyo said Tuesday it had opened two "solar parking lots" in Tokyo where 100 electric hybrid bicycles can be recharged from sunlight-powered panels.
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Mar 16, 2010 |
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Review: Use power outlets as a Wi-Fi alternative
(AP) -- Setting up a Wi-Fi network at home has gotten much easier, yet the process can still be daunting. Or the wireless signal won't reach everywhere. A good alternative that has gotten little attention ...
Sep 02, 2009 |
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Mercedes to Produce a Fully Electric Gullwing
(PhysOrg.com) -- While it may be inherently wasteful to enjoy luxury cars, it can still be fun to look at -- and even drive -- them. And, if you are concerned about the environmental impact of such cars, you ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 07, 2009 |
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GM to launch plug-in hybrid SUV in 2011
General Motors will launch a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle under the Buick brand in 2011, the automaker said Thursday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 07, 2009 |
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Challenges to grow with electric cars' sales: Aging grid needs to handle more power
President Barack Obama and others are calling for a boom in electric vehicle production, which seems simple enough on the surface: Build the cars and plug them in. If only it were that easy.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 17, 2009 |
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'Inlet Outlet' Lets Users Give Power Back To Wall Sockets
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever wish you could you power your home's electrical appliances with the energy you generate on your exercise bike? A new concept called an "inlet outlet" could allow homeowners to put power ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 02, 2009 |
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