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Battery life wouldn't be an issue for drones if they could just recharge on power lines as needed. That's exactly what an experimental new quadcopter can now do, allowing it to stay aloft pretty much indefinitely.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: University of Southern Denmark, Power, Charging

A new wireless EV charging pad can fill a car's battery as efficiently as a wired plug, at groundbreaking 100 kW power levels – unlocking the possibility of fast, efficient and super-convenient charging simply by parking in a designated spot.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Charging, Wireless Charging, EV Charging, World's Fastest, World's Most Powerful, ORNL

For the last couple of years, Omid Sadeghpour has been working on a fold-out solar array for his Tesla Model Y, which he reckons can get him up to 20 miles of range per day without plugging in. Now he's moving to an improved Beta2 version.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Charging, Solar Power, DIY