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Submission + - Solar car speed record smashed (cosmosmagazine.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Saturday January 22, 2011 @12:29AM

An anonymous reader writes: There's a new world record for the fastest solar-powered land vehicle: 88 km/h average speed over one kilometre in a lightweight car that uses about the same power as a toaster.

A Look At Successful Game Mods 287

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday October 22, 2008 @04:30PM from the what-no-rocket-arena? dept.

Parz writes "Mods have been an important part of gaming for well over 15 years. Not only have they provided plenty of additional free gaming to players, but they've acted as a launch pad for independent and amateur programmers to show off their skills to potential employers. This Gameplayer article highlights the programmers who are doing it best, and what mods have made biggest and most enjoyable impact on gaming. The article not only provides details for each game, but also links to the downloads, and is a great resource for those interesting in getting up-to-date with this exciting scene." Obviously, this list will seem incomplete to anyone whose favorite mod was omitted. What mods contributed most to your enjoyment?

Comment Lithium Polymers may be a better choice (Score 1) 665

by Dunhill_BKK on Wednesday July 19, 2006 @09:54PM (#15747415) Attached to: Test Driving the Tesla Roadster

Lithium ion batteries are known to be a bit hazardous, however lithium polymer batteries seem to be a safer option. Lithium polymer batteries can be formed to fit different shapes, do not require rigid metal casings, don't use flammable solvent liquids and are, therefore, less likely to fail dangerously. They also seem to provide a greater number of charging cycles. Large size lithium polymers are available to the electric scooter and bike market now. They are often the battery of choice in solar racers.

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