My Blog :
No,
not Dutch , it seems Australians are winning
Context :
Student-made solar-powered car sets a new world record by traveling 620
miles
[ Interesting
Engineering / 20 Dec 2022 ]
Extract :
The Sunswift 7, a solar-powered car developed by
students at the University of New South Wales in Australia, has set a new world
record by traveling 620 miles (1,000 km) on
a single charge, according to a press release.
This achievement,
which took place on a test track in South Australia, represents the longest
distance ever travelled by an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge and surpassed Lucid
Air Dream Edition, which has an impressive range of 520 miles (837 km)
The Sunswift 7, the seventh generation of the
Sunswift solar car, is powered entirely by
solar energy, with no need for fossil fuels.
It is equipped with
over 6 square meters of photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into electricity to power
the car's electric motor.
The car also has
a small battery pack, which stores excess energy for use when
the sun is not shining.
The team behind the
Sunswift 7 spent four years developing and refining the vehicle to create a
practical and efficient EV that could serve as a viable alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
In addition to
setting the record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge, the
Sunswift eVe also holds the record for the fastest solar-powered car, reaching a top speed of over 62 mph (100
kph).
The
achievement of the Sunswift 7 team is particularly significant given the
increasing global focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and finding more
sustainable alternatives for transportation.
Electric
vehicles emitting no tailpipe emissions are a crucial part of the solution to
this problem. However, one of the significant challenges facing the widespread
adoption of EVs is their limited
range, which has
traditionally been a barrier to their use for long-distance travel.
The Sunswift 7's
record-breaking feat demonstrates the potential for EVs to be a viable option for long-distance travel
and could help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles worldwide.
In addition to its
practical applications, the Sunswift 7 also serves as a testament to the
innovative spirit and determination of the University of New South Wales students, who have worked tirelessly to develop and
improve this cutting-edge technology.
The world record,
according to team principal Professor
of Practice Richard Hopkins,
richard.hopkins1@unsw.edu.au
"shows
what is conceivable and what can be achieved," even though Sunswift 7 is far heavier than road-legal
vehicles, which are required to include a number of equipment like airbags and
air conditioning systems.
“During this
record, the energy consumption was just 3.8 kWh/100km, whereas even the most efficient EVs on the road
today only achieve a rating of 15kWh/100km and
the average is around 20kWh/100km,” Prof. Hopkins added.
“Sunswift 7 isn’t a
production car of the future, since we’ve compromised on comfort and the cost
is prohibitive. But we have shown that if you want to make cars more efficient,
more sustainable, more environmentally friendly, then it is possible."
MY TAKE :
I hope some large Indian EV manufacturer will
explore licensing this technology and, if found viable , launch such Solar Roof
powered cars commercially
We, in India, have following compelling reasons to
adopt this technology :
# Such cars would have greater
acceptance from users
# We will need very few EV
charging stations
# These cars would require,
comparatively, smaller Li-ion batteries and cost less
# These cars may be able to get
charged at owner’s residence , and at night
# When not running and parked in
sunlight, these cars will continue to get charged
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
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, world , innovative spirit ,
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, limited range , barrier , use , achievement
, global , focus , fossil fuels , transportation , single charge , solar-powered , top speed
, developing , refining , practical , test track , distance,
My
prompt to ChatGPT ( 24 Dec 2022 ) :
“ Please write a blog using following keywords : ……………… “
ChatGPT wrote :
Sunlight is a powerful source of energy that can
be harnessed in a number of ways, including through the use of solar panels on cars.
Charged cars, whether they are electric or hybrid, rely on batteries to power
their motors. These batteries can be charged while the car
is parked, either at home or at a charging station.
Running
a car on electricity rather than fossil
fuels can have a number of benefits for both
the owner and the environment. For the owner, the cost of charging a car at
home is generally much lower than filling up at a gas station. Additionally, electric cars require less maintenance
than their gasoline counterparts, which can save money in the long run.
EV charging
stations are becoming more common in
residential areas, making it easier for electric
car owners to charge their vehicles. These
stations are also becoming more prevalent in commercial areas, as more and more
businesses are installing them to attract customers.
One
innovation in the world of electric
cars is the Solar Roof, which
is a roof made entirely of solar panels that can charge a car's batteries while it is parked. This technology is being developed by a number of manufacturers,
and it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about electric car charging.
While
electric cars have gained a lot of acceptance in recent years, there are still some challenges to
overcome. One of these challenges is the cost
of the batteries, which are typically made of lithium-ion (Li-ion) and
can be prohibitively expensive. However, as the technology improves and more
companies enter the market, the cost of these batteries is likely to come down.
Another
challenge is the limited range of electric cars, which can be a barrier to their
use for long-distance travel. However, as charging
infrastructure improves and battery technology advances,
this barrier is likely to become less of an issue.
Despite
these challenges, electric cars are a viable option for many people, and their adoption is
likely to continue to accelerate in the coming years. In addition to being more efficient and sustainable
for the environment, electric cars
can also be more comfortable
to drive, with features like air conditioning and airbags becoming more common.
The
University of Indian
is one institution that is at the forefront of developing and improving electric car
technology. Its researchers are working on cutting-edge
technologies like solid-state batteries and solar-powered
cars, with the goal of making electric cars a more practical and viable option for
everyone.
Overall,
electric cars are an important part of the solution
to the problem of transportation emissions and the reliance on fossil
fuels. With the right focus and
determination, it is possible to accelerate the adoption of electric cars worldwide and make a significant impact on the environment. Whether it's through the use of innovative technologies like the Solar Roof or through the development of more efficient and sustainable batteries,
the future of electric cars looks bright.
24 Dec 2922 :
It seems my days as a part time poet
are over !
I asked ChatGPT
:
please write a poem using following
words : love , girl , dream , river , wind , evening
In a fraction of a second. ChatGPT
wrote following poem :
“ Love, a river that flows
Through the evening winds that blow
Girl, a dream that I hold dear
In my heart, she is always near
The wind whispers her name
As I watch the sunset's flame
And in the calm of the night
I hold her close and everything feels
right
For in her arms, I am free
To be who I am meant to be
And as we dance on the river's shore
I know that love is forever more “
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How long before ChatGPT will , not merely write poems
in Hindi ( or a hundred
other languages of the World ), but also READ it out aloud in your very own voice
?
Watch out this space for an
announcement of the birth of my DIGITAL AVATAR . in
a few weeks
===============
hemen parekh
hcp@RecruitGuru.com / 24 Dec 2022 (
Posted on Linkedin , FB )
24 Dec 2922
And in case you are still not impressed , at my request, ChatGPT translated this poem as
follows :
प्यार, एक नदी जो फैलती है
शाम की हवाओं के माध्यम से
लड़की, एक सपना जो मैंने प्यार से रखा है
मेरे दिल में, वह हमेशा नज़दीक है
हवा उसका नाम चुपके से ही फैसलती है
जैसे मैं सूरजमहल की आग देखता हूँ
और रात की शांति में
मैं उसे नज़दीक ही रखता हूँ और सब कुछ ठीक हो जाता है
क्योंकि उसके हाथों में, मैं स्वतंत्र हूँ
जो मैं होना चाहता हूँ
और जैसे हम नदी के तट पर नाचते हैं
मैं जानता हूँ कि प्यार हमेशा ही है
24 Dec 2022
And
Gujarati translation by ChatGPT :
પ્રેમ, એક નદી જે બહતુ હોય છે
શામ હવાઓમાં જે બહતુ હોય છે
લડી, એક સ્વપ્ન જે મને મહત્વ છે
મારા હૃદમાં, તે હમેશાઓ કરારની છે હવા
તેના નામ શબ્દો મુસાફરાયે છે
જ્યાં મૈં સૂર્યાસ્ત આગળના આગળ જુઓ છું
અને શાંતિમાં રાત્રીનાં મૈં તેના સાથે જુદા રહુ છું
અને તેમને બધું સાચું લાગે છે ક્યોંકી તેના આંખોમાં, મૈં સ
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Regenerate
by ChatGPT :
પ્રેમ, એક નદી છે
જે સાંજગાયે ધડપી જેવી હવાઓ માં ધરાવે છે
મહિલા, એક સ્વપ્ન છે જે મને ધ્યાનમાં રખાય છે
મને તેના નામ સાંજગાયે હવા સાંજાવે છે
જ્યાં મેં સૂર્યાસ્ત આગળ જોવા રહ્યું હોઊ
અને રાત્રીના શાંતિમાં તેને કરીને જોવા રહું હોઊ
ત્યારે મેને મુજબ ખાલી માહિતી છે
કે મને તેમના સાથે હુમલે હોય છે અને જ્ય
==================================================
25 Dec 2022
Here is how ChatGpt translated back into English, its own
above-mentioned Hindi translation :
Love, a river that flows Through the
evening winds
Girl, a dream I've held close to my heart In my heart, she has always
been near
The wind whispers her name gently As I watch the sun rise from the
palace of the sun
And in the stillness of the night I hold her close and everything is
alright
Because in her arms, I am free To be who I want to be
And as we dance by the river's edge I
know that love is always there
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I asked :
Can you
explain what this is all about > After being a pharma hub, India is now a
medical tourism destination: Finance Minister
ChatGPT
replied :
( RED highlighted sentences are from original source link, whereas GREEN
are from ChatGPT )
India has a long history as a
# hub for
pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports, ( Now, India
exports drugs and pharmaceuticals worth $2 billion )
but in recent years it has also become a
# destination
for medical tourism,
(emerged as a
medical tourism hub ), where
# people from
other countries travel to India to receive medical treatment.
(About 2 million patients from around 76 countries visit India for
medical, wellness and IVF treatments )
This is due to a number of factors,
# including the availability of high-quality medical care at
relatively low costs,
( expertise in producing
medicines in accordance with global standards and for its cost competitiveness.
)
# the expertise of
Indian doctors and other healthcare professionals, and
(It is good
medical institutions that train and mould good doctors )
# the
country's diverse and rich cultural heritage.
Medical tourism in India is a growing
industry,
(This is expected to increase to $13 billion by 2026” )
and the government has taken steps to promote
it as a way to boost the country's economy and
improve its international reputation.
And following is
that write-up in Source Link :
After
becoming the pharmacy of the world, India has emerged as a medical
tourism hub on the global healthcare map, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman. Addressing the 35 th convocation ceremony of
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University on Saturday, she said India’s
medical tourism industry is estimated at $9 billion, which makes India the
10 th biggest global medical tourism hub.
“It is good
medical institutions that train and mould good doctors. About 2
million patients from around 76 countries visit India for medical, wellness and
IVF treatments, generating $6 billion for the industry. This is
expected to increase to $13 billion by 2026” she added.
Sitharaman
said India is already recognised as the pharmacy of the world as the
Indian pharma industry is sought after by most countries mainly due to its expertise
in producing medicines in accordance with global standards and for its cost
competitiveness.
Exponential
growth
Now, India
exports drugs and pharmaceuticals worth $2 billion. The
Indian pharma industry witnessed an exponential growth of 103 per cent during
2014-2022 period. The industry’s size has grown from $11.6 billion to $24.6
billion.
“India
supplies about 50 per cent of the requirement of all of Africa’s generic
medicines. About 40 per cent of America’s generic medicine requirement is met
by the Indian pharma sector. Also, about 25 per cent of all medicines in the UK
is supplied by our industry,” she stated.
Supplying
generic drugs
Sitharaman
said India supplied a significant portion of the world’s generic drugs. About
60 per cent of all global vaccine demand is met by India. Also, 70 per cent of
WHO’s (World Health Organisation) vaccine requirement is supplied by India for
the organisation’s essential immunization programmes across the world.
Referring
to the recent spike in Covid infections in some parts of the world, she stated
that State and Central Institutions worked together to fight against the
Omicron variant of Covid.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and State Health Minister Ma
Subramanian, among others, were present at the convocation ceremony.
I asked ChatGPT
:
Tell me
about this > ) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/srinagar/jk-plans-unique-id-for-every-family-amid-data-safety-fears/articleshow/96155997.cms
ChatGPT replied :
I'm sorry, but I am unable to access external
websites or browse the internet, so I am unable to provide information
about the specific article you have shared. However, I can try to provide some
general information about the topic of unique identification numbers or IDs for families in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (JK)
in India.
In many countries, including
India, it is common for government agencies to assign unique identification
numbers or IDs to individuals and families for various purposes, such as
tracking population statistics, facilitating the distribution of government
benefits, and improving the efficiency of government services. In the state of
Jammu and Kashmir, it appears that the government is planning to assign unique
IDs to every family in the region. This may be intended to address concerns
about data safety and to improve the accuracy and reliability of government
records. It is not uncommon for governments to implement such initiatives in
order to modernize their systems and improve the delivery of public services.
However, it is also important for governments to ensure that the privacy of
citizens is respected and protected when collecting and using personal
information.
MY CONCLUSION :
As far as
CONVERSATIONAL AI is concerned, 2023 would be a “ Year of Fate “
between Google’s LaMDA and OpenAI’s ChatGPT
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
hcp@RecruitGuru.com / 26
Dec 2022
