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Battery Energy Storage Systems: The Key to Reliable Energy Efficiency.

5 Simple Ways to Stay Active and Maintain Regular Physical Activity

Kempower, Proviridis partner on novel semi truck charging solution

Embrace Closed-Loop Gardening, Never Go Back

Eye of Sauron? Astronomers Zoom In on Star Outside Our Galaxy | PCMag

The best gifts for cyclists in 2024

How Does Electricity Work, and When Was It Invented? A Basic Primer | Extremetech

BLUETTI and UN-Habitat forge partnership to promote clean energy and sustainable development across Africa - The Gadgeteer

Avocado Vegan Mattress Review 2024: A Vegan, Natural and Certified Organic Bed - CNET

Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Review 2024: Affordable, Organic Comfort - CNET

I Learned to Fly an Electric Aircraft in 3 Days. It Blew My Mind - CNET

I Flew an Electric Aircraft With Zero Flying Experience - Video - CNET

 

Part 2

It begins: Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi enters production

Ben Maclean adds second CAT D6XE electric drive dozer to fleet

Rivian Adventure Network open to other cars soon, will be 'awesome' says CEO

Ørsted's largest solar farm in the world is now online in Texas | Electrek

When to Catch This Year's Geminid Meteor Shower | Lifehacker

What Personal Trainers Can and Can't Do (and How to Pick the Right One) | Lifehacker

The Best Ways to Organize Your Seed Library | Lifehacker

Add This Surprising ‘Palate Cleanser’ to Your Thanksgiving Spread | Lifehacker

25 Best Board Games to Give in 2024 - CNET

HelloFresh: Our Honest Review - CNET

I Tried Green Chef. See How I Liked These Healthy, Organic Meal Kits - CNET

Best Solar Companies of November 2024 - CNET

 

Part 3

Caltrain makes history with fully electric trains on SF to San Jose route | Electrek

Tesla converts Shell gas station into Supercharger and it looks awesome | Electrek

Volkswagen's low-cost ID.2 EV is on track, SUV version to follow

E-quipment highlight: Palfinger FLS 25 eDRIVE truck forklift

Eileen Collins' Unlikely Journey to Becoming the First Woman to Command NASA's Space Shuttle

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Hits New Altitude Record as Supersonic Travel Nears Reality

Is There a Limit to How Long Humans Can Survive in Space?

This Nebula Blasts Particles Into Space. Also, It Looks Like a Guitar

Here's How Long It Takes to Defrost a Frozen Turkey (Spoiler: You Should Start Now) - CNET

Best Carbon Monoxide Detector for 2024 - CNET

15 Places You Might Be Forgetting to Clean in Your Home - CNET

5 Vet-Approved Ways to Stop Pets From Chewing Holiday Decorations - CNET

 

Part 4

YMX Logistics deploys 20 new Orange EV electric yard trucks

New Hyundai IONIQ 9, NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda

One of the US’s first solar peaker plants – with Tesla Megapacks – just came online | Electrek

Researchers develop EV battery that charges 0-80% in 15 minutes | Electrek

NASA's Curiosity Rover Shares 360 Panorama of Gediz Vallis Before Moving On | Extremetech

New 3D Bioprinter Uses Sound Waves to Build Soft Tissue | Extremetech

How Do Telescopes Work? Astronomy's Most Indispensable Tool, Explained | Extremetech

Rats Enjoy Driving Tiny Cars, Scientists Find | Extremetech

300-Mile Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Debuts Big, Bold Style - Video - CNET

2026 Ioniq 9 EV Boasts Hyundai's Biggest Battery, Tesla Supercharger Access - CNET

Take a Bite Out of Moo Deng, the Viral Pygmy Hippo, on a 24/7 Livestream - CNET

Get Outside and See a Meteor Shower Every Night Through the End of the Year - CNET

 

Part 5

Audi unleashes the 2025 RS e-tron GT: a record-breaking electric beast | Electrek

US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift

Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast

Lake Tahoe getting hydrofoil electric ferry as Candela lands major deal | Electrek

How to Schedule Cleaning Even When You Have No Time | Lifehacker

What Is a Supernova? | Extremetech

How Did Saturn Get Its Rings? | Extremetech

Astronomers: Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings 466 Million Years Ago | Extremetech

See a Planet Parade: Six, and Eventually Seven Planets Will Line Up - CNET

Essential Items to Pack and Avoid in a Carry-On Bag to Breeze Through TSA Lines - CNET

Should You Cut Down Your Trees Before Installing Solar Panels? - CNET

Best Solar Panels for Your Home in 2024 - CNET

 

Part 6

Hyundai debuts Ioniq 9 with swivel seats to turn your 3-row SUV into a lounge

Honda teases all-solid-state EV batteries with new demo line

Genesis unveils new Electrified GV70 with more range, NACS port

Minnesota's largest coal plant goes solar: Sherco Solar comes online | Electrek

Archaeologists May Have Just Found the Oldest Alphabet Ever

New Images Show How NASA and SpaceX Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon in 2026

These Rare Wolves Sip Nectar Like Bees—and May Pollinate Like Them Too

First Detailed Image of a Star Outside Our Galaxy Is Out of This World

Have You Heard About the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Hack? It Might Be The Cure to Your Sleepless Nights - CNET

The Most Effective Way to Lose Weight and Gain Lean Muscle at the Same Time - CNET

13 Common Thanksgiving Mistakes You Absolutely Need to Avoid This Year - CNET

Best Resume Writing Services for 2024 - CNET

 

Part 7

Toyota unveils new bZ7 EV, a surprisingly stylish electric sedan

10 things you should really know before getting an electric bike

Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage | Electrek

Farm-fegnugen? Volkswagen rolls out an electric tractor

Earth's First Transmission to Extraterrestrial Life Celebrates 50th Birthday | Extremetech

Webb Telescope Spots More Massive Galaxies That Shouldn't Exist | Extremetech

Ancient Egyptians Mixed Psychedelics, Bodily Fluids, and Alcohol for Rituals, Scientists Confirm

New Roadmap Sets the Stage for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft by the 2030s

7 Worst Spots to Install Your Home Security Camera - CNET

Best Tested Portable Power Stations in 2024 - CNET

Best Weather Apps for 2024 - CNET

Awara Natural Mattress Review: Organic Materials Meet Affordable Pricing - CNET

 

Part 8

Honda deploys Peterbilt 579EV electric semi out of Alabama plant

Jeep, Ram EVs gain new Frame Platform for up to 500 miles range

SkyDrive to bring more eVTOLs to its US base in South Carolina

Arizona is getting 200 MW of Tesla battery storage to meet rising energy demand | Electrek

EVgo to add up to 480 EV fast chargers at Meijer across Midwest

Nuro expands L4 autonomous vehicle operations in three cities

7 Quick Steps for Spotting Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb - CNET

Student-Built Rocket Shatters Altitude Record

2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali first look: more (460!) miles and power | Electrek

VinFast starts US deliveries of its VF9 3-row SUV, and we got a quick drive in it

Penske Truck Leasing kicks off a US rooftop solar rollout in Illinois | Electrek

The US's first onshore wave energy project gets the green light | Electrek