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Cybersecurity in the MaaS Ecosystem

The Transformation of the Automotive Sector Cybersecurity in the MaaS Ecosystem: The automotive sector is going through an unprecedented radical transformation involving digitalisation, the Internet of Things (IoT), urbanisation, and autonomous technology. These technological trends are completely disrupting business models and reshaping this sector. There are currently three interconnected processes: 1.) New servicing options are …

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Direct Air Capture - WhatNext

Focus areas for the development and commercial deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC)

Direct Air Capture Policy support and increased investment are critical to boosting the deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC) over the next decade. This support should target the opportunity to reduce the costs of DAC, refine Direct Air Capture technologies, and boost global understanding of the technical and economic potential of DAC to support net-zero …

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solar roadways to conventional Asphalt roads

A Comparison of Solar Roadways to Conventional Asphalt Roads

Solar Roadways to Conventional Asphalt Roads – Air pollution, which experts consider one of the most significant environmental health risks, causes approximately 4.2 million deaths worldwide each year due to serious illnesses. Mobility and transportation, particularly vehicles on the road, contribute significantly to these statistics by accounting for 8 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions …

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Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns Hydrogen Storage In Salt Caverns – Microbes Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns – Microbes that inhabit the earth’s subsurface are vast in their diversity. Microorganisms may be found in vast quantities in as much as 104 and 108 per gram of rock. Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and …

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Adoption of 3D Printing | Automotive Industry | WhatNext

Challenges Faced In The Adoption of 3D Printing In Automotive Industry

Additive Manufacturing – Adoption of 3D Printing   A successful technology poised to change many industries is a successful technology, including the automotive industry. Many automobile companies like BMW, Ford, Porsche, Volvo and GM use 3D printing to manufacture different vehicle parts. However, the utilization of AM is far from widespread, and there are several …

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How Grids are Utilizing Large-Scale Batteries to Integrate Renewables

Utilizing Large Scale Batteries to Integrate Renewables   The incorporation of renewable energy into the grid comes with several difficulties. The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources is one of the major obstacles. Solar and wind energy output is weather-dependent and unpredictable, therefore the amount of electricity production might vary significantly. Due to this, it …

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AI Based Oil and Gas Exxploration

AI Based Optimized Oil & Gas Exploration

AI Based Optimized Oil & Gas Exploration In recent years, the “hard-to-recover” oil and gas fields, whether new or old ones have dominated the Oil and Gas industry landscape. Many newly discovered fields are located in harsh environments, like the arctic, or deep below seawater, or they are of complex geometry and with poor permeability. …

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The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers

The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers

The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers Should legacy automakers cling to the past or take risks to exceed customer expectations. Many Legacy Auto Manufacturers call themselves innovators or pioneers. But below the surface of their fancy corporate statements and shiny marketing is a crawling approach. Stick to the past or take risks to amaze customers: …

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Solid State Batteries - WhatNext

How Far are we From Solid-State Batteries in EVs?

How Far Are We From Solid-State Batteries in EVs? Solid-state batteries are a game-changer for EVs, offering the potential for a refuelling experience similar to gasoline vehicles. Despite this promise, solid-state batteries are still not widely incorporated in EV’s. Article on solid-state batteries and their research by various companies. What are solid-state batteries? To understand …

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