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EVs could get superefficient microchips made from synthetic diamonds

A synthetic diamond microchip can handle higher voltages and higher heat. The chips have the potential to enable EVs to operate more efficiently.
Microchips created from synthetic diamonds can potentially reduce the number of chips per vehicle dramatically. (DIAMFAB)
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RT
By:
Richard Truett
Last Updated
December 01, 2024 11:00 AM

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