Nowadays, we’ve managed to electrify a lot of the tools that used to be manual. Take a wheelchair, for example. Yes, many people who use a wheelchair still prefer to use the manual version. It provides a sense of autonomy, as well as an important way to get exercise. But there are also many reasons …
Battery technology has come a long way in the past century. Starting with old-school, extra-heavy lead-acid batteries, we now have a plethora of options. Nickel cadmium, lithium-ion, and lithium-polymer batteries all have their own advantages and disadvantages. But one thing they all have in common is that they weigh less than lead-acid. That said, lead-acid …
Home solar arrays have made a lot of advancements in recent years. No longer do you have to be rich, or take out a second mortgage, in order to install one. Just about anyone can install a solar power system, and many people are taking advantage. Most people know that a solar system requires battery …
Over the past few decades, we’ve gone from just a handful of electronics to a metric ton of it. This is evident in home design. If you walk around a newer home, there are power outlets everywhere. Every few feet along the baseboard, under kitchen counters, and anywhere smart devices go. This is good news …
These days, we use USB chargers more than ever before. On the one hand, you can chalk this up to people relying on their electronics more than ever. And there’s a lot to that. But just as importantly, USB is becoming more and more of a universal standard. A few years ago, the only things …