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When electricity first emerged as a technology, Edison and Tesla clashed in the “war of currents,” arguing over whether alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) should be the global standard of electricity. While AC won that battle, it’s become clear that DC is more efficient than AC at many modern-day tasks. Let’s take a closer look at how industries and grids across the world are switching to DC.
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When electricity first emerged as a technology, Edison and Tesla clashed in the “war of currents,” arguing over whether alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) should be the global standard of electricity. While AC won that battle, it’s become clear that DC is more efficient than AC at many modern-day tasks. Let’s take a closer look at how industries and grids across the world are switching to DC.
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