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Much before @Tesla, Thomas Edison had proposed an electric motor powered car (which could only move in one direction).

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Who do you think has contributed more to the progress of mankind?

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This #patent (US010071643) by Emerging Automotive (cited 264 times) enables the user to track the status of their #EVs auxiliary #battery and notifies them with the list of nearby charge units so that they can plan their journey accordingly.

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Wouldn't it be convenient if your #EV plans your route based on battery status and availability of nearby charging stations?

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#Battery performance monitoring is critical for understanding its cell capacity, lifetime and reliability. This patent (cited 222 times) proposes a novel method to analyse the usage environment and operating conditions of a battery to enhance its performance.

#EV #energy

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#EV components such as motors and air conditioning systems dissipate a lot of heat during vehicle's operation. Can this heat be recaptured to be used efficiently? For example to regulate battery temperature.

This #patent by Thunder Power cited over 41 times tries to explore.

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@cloutplatforms Possibly, in near future this is not something #EV drivers have to worry about as we embrace #wireless #charging

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@checkfit Range anxiety, lack of charging infrastructure, upfront cost.

Though the solutions seem within reach as #EV companies race to innovate and tackle these challenges.

You can stay upto date with #EV innovations here.

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Stubble burning chokes millions of people in Northern India every year.

A #patent by @ibrumtech proposes a method for making #eco-friendly bio-bricks from agro-waste turning this #carbonvolcano into a #carbonsink.

#worldenvironmentday

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@ResearcherLife_ Patent literature stays relatively unexplored due to overwhelming volume of data. @fastscience_tv is changing that by publishing interactive patent summaries for researchers and students.

#content #discovery for #patents.

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@adyckovsky @OpenAcademics @hapyresearchers @PhDVoice @PhD_Genie @fastscience_tv publishes interactive patent summaries to make #patents accessible and interesting for researchers and students.

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How can we minimise electricity costs while charging #EVs?

This popular #patent (cited 181 times) shares some interesting insights about scheduling delayed charging and using a combustion engine to charge #EV battery when levels are critically low.

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Why can't all #EVs be rapidly charged?

Rapid charging heats up the battery and reduces battery life.

This #patent by Lightening Energy (cited 75 times) proposes a rapid charging method which limits #battery overheating using coolant #technology.

https://t.co/uS4hzWooPP

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Would you buy an #EV which charges itself without you ever stepping out of it?

This popular #patent (cited 99 times) by @Proterra Inc. proposes a novel method to charge an electric bus using an adaptable overhead charging station.

https://t.co/wDgHgj0O39

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Gloves act as a barrier and degrade touch sensor's ability to capture multiple inputs. This #patent by @Apple proposes a method to detect touch with barriers (like gloves) and can be especially useful for healthcare workers.

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In this #patent, Samsung discloses techniques for viewing events in the real world along with #VR content. Physical harm or external risks can be quickly identified and presented on the VR device without interrupting the VR experience.

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@Apple has proposed a charging pad on which multiple devices can be placed at the same time. This #patent shows how transmitter coils are layered on top of each other to generate a wider magnetic flux to charge multiple devices.

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#apple #engineering

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@Apple may be interested in building a #touch #stylus featuring capacitive touch, magnetic coupling, wireless charging and wireless communication with the device.
In this #patent summary, we break down the proposed stylus.

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A connected #IoT oven can stream live video of the food being cooked right to your #mobile device. Read more in this #patent granted to @fluidquiptech.

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Do you know that naturally occurring compounds like Menthol, Linalool and Icilin can prevent neuronal damage from brain trauma safely and without side-effects? Read this #patent granted to @NestecInc to learn more.

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