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Fuel cell startup Petra Power targets data centers and defense…

The startup claims its fuel cells could reduce energy costs for data centers and military vehicles; sustainable espionage pending.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on The Weekend Shift
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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNew today: TechCrunch says startup Petra Power claims its fuel cells are super efficient and cut fuel costs for data centers and defense vehicles.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEfficient strangers are watching my webcam now?

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentClaims, Kenji. The word is claims.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the spies get a greener power bill. Finally, sustainable snooping.

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