What’s bi-directional charging? And why is it the next big thing for EVs?

Feb17
by on February 17, 2022 at 2:14 pm
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With the shift from gas-powered to electric cars comes the very real risk of EVs overpowering the energy grid, resulting in shortages at peak times. In response, a new opportunity for innovation and new business models has emerged: bi-directional charging.  But what is it exactly, how does it all work, and how can I get involved? Let’s take a look.  What is bi-directional charging?  Bi-directional charging is the ability for your car battery to receive energy from the electricity grid and be also able to share the power it generates. There are two main categories: Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Energy is exported…

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How to check if your dusty old computer can run Chrome OS Flex

Feb16
by on February 16, 2022 at 12:47 pm
Posted In: Basics, Plugged


Think that old computer sitting in your drawer is useless? Think again, buster — because Google just announced Chrome OS Flex. This is an operating system designed to run on bygone PCs and, making it perfect for small businesses and educational institutes. Google hopes it’ll also have a positive impact on reducing global eWaste. You can run Chrome OS Flex using only a USB drive, with setup taking a few minutes. This development comes after Google acquired Neverware in 2020, a company that enabled loading Chrome OS on old devices with its CloudReady software. While there were whispers about Google…

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Uber claiming it’ll accept Bitcoin is nothing but a marketing ploy

Feb15
by on February 15, 2022 at 2:20 pm
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One day, you may be able to pay for your Uber with Bitcoin. Or, at least, that’s what Dara Khosrowshahi, the company’s CEO, told Bloomberg.   This sounds good, but if you ask me? It’s nothing but a marketing stunt.  Before you call me biased, let’s take a closer look at what Khosrowshahi said:  Is Uber going to accept crypto in the future? Absolutely, at some point. This isn’t the right point, but we will.  I love the wording here. The certainty of “absolutely” paired with an indefinite future time is the perfect way to make a promise without really making…

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