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MagSafe Duo Charger review – portable fast-charging for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch [Video]

December 5, 2020
Yesterday Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger arrived on my doorstep, and I was anxious to get it unboxed and take it for a test drive. This $129.00 wireless charger was first revealed at the iPhone 12 event, where Apple officially announced the arrival of new MagSafe accessories for all four of the company’s new iPhone 12 models. Is it worth the steep asking price? Watch our MagSafe Duo Charger…
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This new material can store solar energy for months

December 5, 2020
Researchers at the UK’s Lancaster University studied a crystalline material — a solid material with parts such as atoms, molecules, or ions that are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure — and discovered it has properties that allow it to capture solar…
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Japan will ‘electrify’ new cars by mid-2030s — but still allow gas-guzzling hybrids

December 5, 2020
Japan plans to phase out sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. The plan is not yet finalized (expect more info by the end of the year), and will still allow for sales of conventional gas-powered hybrids. So this is a step forward, but resembles China’s recently announced gas car ban that doesn’t actually ban gas cars. Nations…
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The biggest and baddest e-bike? We review the Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500

December 5, 2020
The Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 electric bicycle from E-Cells is an absolute masterclass in excess. With dual 1,100W peak motors, dual batteries, and dual suspension, it has more everything than almost anybody needs. And that is what makes it such an awesome ride. As this review taught me, sometimes “too much” is the perfect amount. Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 tech specs: Motor(s): 2x…
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EGEB: US offshore wind workers to get virtual reality training in Maryland

December 5, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): US offshore wind workers will complete VR training at Maryland’s Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative releases its 2020 Progress Report. Does it make any difference? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
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