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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS     Will induction charging solve EV range anxiety? In 2023, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. showed signs of a slowdown. Range anxiety is often cited as a key issue for EV buyers. So how can induction charging make a difference? Explore more content from our newsletter Transportation Technology…   View now       3 notable wind turbine innovations to eke out every Watt To hasten to growth of wind turbines, engineers and academics have been exploring how to make wind turbines more efficient, simple to maintain and easier to install in difficult locales. Explore more content from our newsletter Alternative & Renewable Energy…   Learn more       CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH     We got a great big convoy You own a trucking company with a fleet of trucks. You need to deliver one pallet of feather pillows; the delivery destination is 270 miles away. There are no more gas stations. Exactly zero. Each truck has half a tank of fuel; that will get you 100 miles. Each truck has two seats. How many trucks do you need to deliver your pallet of pillows? How many trucks do you need to return back to headquarters? How many drivers return in a truck? (Assume the rest will walk.)   Answer/Discuss       TECH ARTICLE     Essential guide to selecting the ideal floating oil spill alarm "Choosing the right floating oil spill alarms is vital for protecting the safety and preservation of our water bodies. This device quickly detects oil spills, enabling prompt responses to minimize damage. Selecting an ineffective alarm can result in delayed reactions, leading to increased environmental harm and cleanup costs. It’s crucial to select an alarm..." Read this article in its entirety. This article is provided by Arjay Engineering.   Learn more     Issue 19 | Vol 24 Electronics360 Datasheets360 CR4 © 2024 GlobalSpec LLC. All rights reserved, 257 Fuller Road Suite NFE 1100 | Albany, NY 12203-3621 - 800.261.2052. All other products, company names, or other marks appearing in this e-newsletter are the trademarks and property of their respective owners. Please do not reply to this e-mail, as we are unable to respond from this address. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to: newslettercomments@GlobalSpec.com You are receiving this email because you signed up for: Specs & Techs Unsubscribe from this newsletter Manage your subscriptions If a friend forwarded this e-newsletter and you'd like to receive it in the future, subscribe directly.