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Alternative Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Mass Transit

Bombardier unveils a new battery-powered train

September 18, 2018

Once actually somewhat common, battery-powered trains, especially full-size ones, are less common these days as third-rail-powered and diesel trains have gained in popularity.

Bombardier is unveiling a new battery-powered train in Berlin this week – “the first of its kind to enter passenger operation in Europe in over 60 years.”

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Famous Inventor, Historical Perspectives, People Making a Difference, Photo Perspectives, Science & Technology News

11 amazing whiz kid inventors

January 25, 2012

Inventor kids

You probably think kids are only good at inventing excuses to avoid chores, but think again. These teens and tweens are the minds behind some revolutionary products from household staples, Philo Farnsworth’s electronic television to cool niche novelties magnetic locker wallpaper to an entire method of communicating braille.

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