Electric car battery articles
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Saturday Citations: The cheapness horizon of electric batteries; the battle-worthiness of ancient armor; scared animals
Sometimes, science requires traveling into hazardous environments; sometimes it requires a vast influx of state capital and an army of researchers and technicians. But sometimes, science has to call in the Marines. We reported on that this week, along with news about a new cathode for electric batteries made from an Earth-abundant element that will stun you into silence, and the No. 1 fear of animals globally.
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Sunderland school children take podium place in the electric car they built with crisp packets and sweet wrappers
Fulwell Junior School’s racing team secured a podium finish at the Green Power regional racing final at Gateshead Stadium after building their own racing car using materials including old crisp packets and sweet wrappers. Schools across the country, including here in the North East, were charged with the task of building a battery powered racing car, including an environmentally friendly bodywork design. On Monday (May 20) the team of Year 5 drivers and support team took part in a range of races...
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New car rules could help Aussies catch up in race to get more electric vehicles on the road: What you need to know
Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.