Limitation of the Vend
The Limitation of the Vend was a historic price fixing cartel of coal mine owners of north east England. Its principal customers were ships' captains who purchased cargoes of coal and aimed to resell them in other parts of England; but above all in London which, by becoming the planet's first large mineral-fuelled…
Energy in the United States
Energy in the United States is obtained from a variety of sources, although the majority came from fossil fuels in 2025: 37% of the nation's energy originated from petroleum, 36% from natural gas, and 9% from coal. Electricity from nuclear power supplied 9% and renewable energy supplied 9%, which includes biomass,…
History of plug-in hybrids
The history of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) spans a little more than a century, but most of the significant commercial developments have taken place after 2002. The revival of interest in this automotive technology together with all-electric cars is due to advances in battery and power management…
Shop Paint & Surfaces | Makro
Transform your space with top-quality paint and surface products from Makro. Shop now for the best deals on paints, primers, and more.
Distributed generation
Distributed generation, also distributed energy, on-site generation (OSG), or district/decentralized energy, is electrical generation and storage performed by a variety of small, grid-connected or distribution system-connected devices referred to as distributed energy resources (DER). Conventional power stations, such…
Shop Laptops & Printers | Makro
Discover top deals on laptops and printers at Makro. Shop now for the best prices on leading brands to boost your productivity and creativity.
Hisense Store | Top-Quality Electronics | Makro
Shop the Hisense Store at Makro for top-quality electronics and appliances. Enjoy unbeatable prices and the latest technology for your home today!
Tesla Roadster (first generation)
The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first production…
Economics of nuclear power
The economics of nuclear power concerns the costs, financial risks, and economic factors involved in generating electricity from nuclear reactors, including the capital required to build plants, the operating and fuel costs over their lifetime, and the expenses of decommissioning and managing radioactive waste. It…
Office Furniture | Extensive Collection | Makro
Shop Makro's extensive collection of office furniture to enhance productivity and comfort. Find everything from ergonomic chairs to modern desks at great prices!