Researchers warn that most people are charging their electric cars incorrectly
Most electric vehicle (EV) owners tend to charge their vehicles at home during the evening or overnight, leading to significant costs
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JJ Shavit
- Oct 13
Stanford research warns against charging electric cars at home overnight
Most electric vehicle (EV) owners tend to charge their vehicles at home during the evening or overnight, leading to significant costs.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 3
Stanford researchers will 3D bioprint and implant a fully-functional human heart
It’s truly a moonshot effort, but the raw ingredients for bioprinting a complete and complex human organ are now in place for this big push
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2
Revolutionary paint reduces the energy used for heating and cooling homes by 36 percent
With significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gases, this discovery is a game-changer in the fight against climate change
JJ Shavit
- Aug 30
Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that kills cancerous tumors
Activating the immune system at the site of a tumor can recruit and stimulate immune cells to destroy tumor cells.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 28
Stanford study cautions against charging electric cars overnight at home
The study recommends that the practice should change, with more EV owners charging their cars during the day at work or at charging stations
JJ Shavit
- Jun 11
Unleashing human potential: Next-gen exoskeleton turbocharges walking speed
Exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally through the real world and resulted in exceptional improvements in walking speed
JJ Shavit
- Jun 4
Groundbreaking cancer drug produced from plant found only in rainforests
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
JJ Shavit
- May 28
Stanford study warns against overnight charging of electric cars at home
EV owners tend to charge their vehicles at home during the evening or overnight, leading to significant costs for the electricity grid.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 28
Environmental research warns against charging electric cars at home overnight
According to a recent research conducted by Stanford University, most electric vehicle (EV) owners tend to charge their vehicles at home.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 23
Misinformation fails to sway voters in 2020 election, study finds
People have become more adept at detecting misinformation online in the lead-up to the 2020 election, Stanford study finds.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 28
Stanford study warns against charging electric cars at home overnight
A new study has found that the vast majority of electric vehicle (EV) owners are charging their cars at home in the evening or overnight.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4
Plant only found in Australian rainforest yields lifechanging cancer drug
The compound’s availability has been limited because its only currently known natural source is a single plant species from Australia.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 28
Overnight car charging at home is wrong, Stanford researchers find
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, study finds.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 4
Plant only found in Australian rainforest yields gamechanging cancer-fighting drug
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 29
Charging cars at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, according to study
JJ Shavit
- Jan 1
Next-generation exoskeleton walks out into the real world
This "robotic boot" has a motor that works with calf muscles to give the wearer an extra push with every personalized step.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
‘Smart toilet’ monitors for signs of disease, Stanford research finds
The device, an ordinary toilet fitted with gadgets in the bowl, is useful for individuals who are predisposed to certain conditions.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
Spray-on smart skin uses AI to rapidly understand hand movements
A new type of smart skin developed at Stanford University could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with technology in the future.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 29, 2022
Charging EVs at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight and are doing it wrong.
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