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Oxford claims the world record for solar panel efficiency

February 1, 2024
Oxford PV, a spin-off from the University of Oxford, says it’s achieved the world record for the most efficient solar panel. In collaboration with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, the company says its solar panel achieved 25% conversion efficiency – the percentage of solar energy shining on a panel converted into electricity. That’s a big deal compared to the more…
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GM 'all-in on EVs' goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans

February 1, 2024
General Motors claimed that it is “all-in on electric vehicles” for years, but today, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker is changing strategy and going back to plug-in hybrids amid setback in its electric car plans. In 2019, GM killed the Chevy Volt, its popular plug-in hybrid vehicle and announced plans to focus on all-electric vehicles. It continued selling some plung-in hybrids in…
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Vitalik Buterin Explores Crypto-AI Synergy Amidst Rising Interest in Blockchain and AI Applications

February 1, 2024
In a recent blog post, Vitalik Buterin provided a deep dive into the increasingly intertwined worlds of blockchain technology and AI. Buterin offered an insightful analysis of their potential synergies while cautioning about the complexities and risks involved in their integration. Vitalik Buterin Analyzes the Convergence of Blockchain and AI, Cautions on Integration Risks In a blog post, Ethereum…
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China's AML Legal Framework Set to Target Cryptocurrency Transactions in Major Update

February 1, 2024
As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize financial regulations, China is revising its Anti-Money Laundering laws to include stringent measures against cryptocurrency-related transactions. This revision, the first since 2007, aims to plug the legal gaps exploited in the burgeoning world of digital currencies. China to Tighten Grip on Digital Assets With Revised Anti-Money Laundering Law China is…
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