Category: Engineering
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The Forgotten Revolution: How Early Electric Vehicles Were Overtaken by Fossil Fuel Power
More than a century ago, electric vehicles quietly ruled America’s roads—clean, quiet, and years ahead of their time. But as cheap oil flooded the market and powerful industrial interests reshaped infrastructure and public perception, the promise of electric mobility faded into history. This article revisits the forgotten rise and fall…
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Academia to Industry: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Engineering Research and Teaching
Transitioning from academia to industry is a journey that many scholars contemplate but few truly understand until they experience it firsthand. My own journey began in 2014, when I embarked on a Master’s degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Over the years, I’ve earned a doctorate, and I am now…
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Largest Machine Built by Humans
When it comes to sheer complexity and scale, two things often vie for the title of “largest machine built by humans”: the North American Power Grid and the Internet. Both are extensive networks, vital to modern life, and constantly evolving. But which truly deserves to be regarded as the “largest…
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Electric Revolution: BEVs in Transportation
Picture this: gas stations become relics of the past, replaced by sleek charging stations humming with electricity. Cars purr silently down the road, leaving only a whisper of wind in their wake. This isn’t science fiction, folks, it’s the future of transportation, and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are leading the…