electric

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The International Energy Agency estimates that global electricity demand will grow 3.6% annually through 2030, driven by industrial activity, electric vehicles, air conditioning and data centers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

GM, for example, made about 1,000 “EV 1” electric cars in the late 1990s before killing the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The proposed "dark charge" behaves somewhat like the familiar electric force, but it includes a much heavier version of the electron, referred to as a "dark electron."

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

These days, the group is making furniture for a show at electric vehicle brand Rivian’s space in Venice on April 19 and at Gallery 945 in Chinatown from May 1 to 31.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

At 4:59 an electric bulb in front of me lights up, the last call of my shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse