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   (NekoSock) Miya Ironami (iro_miya@mk.absturztau.be)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 19:09:33 JST (NekoSock) Miya Ironami

   In the year 2040, USB-C has won the world over. Houses only have USB-C outlets. Appliances that need AC have to convert it from DC. Electric cars also use USB-C. Trains also get electricity from USB-C using 24 overhead wires (one for each pin of the connector). The implementation of USB-PD (fast charging) has solved the issue of differing rail power standards across Europe.

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     (NekoSock) Miya Ironami (iro_miya@mk.absturztau.be)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 19:09:32 JST (NekoSock) Miya Ironami

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     Of course trains now have fast-charging USB-C outlets on every seat. Just plug in your phone... wait why is it charging the train.

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     (NekoSock) Miya Ironami (iro_miya@mk.absturztau.be)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 20:49:53 JST (NekoSock) Miya Ironami

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     I mentioned that appliances using AC must convert it from DC. This is done with a DC adapter like the one pictured. It takes DC through USB-C and outputs AC on the other end.

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     iced depresso (icedquinn@blob.cat)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 20:50:07 JST iced depresso

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     @iro_miya the train was hungry
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     Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸 (natanox@chaos.social)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 20:50:26 JST Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸

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     • Volpeon :drgn_verified: :drgn_smol:

     @volpeon @iro_miya Payment-by-Power: You got to bring your own energy for transportation.

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     Volpeon :drgn_verified: :drgn_smol: (volpeon@is-a.wyvern.rip)'s status on Monday, 29-Jul-2024 20:50:27 JST Volpeon :drgn_verified: :drgn_smol:

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     @iro_miya@mk.absturztau.be Deutsche Bahn's desperate attempt to save money (because it all goes to the cars): crowd-sourced train charging :woozy_baa:

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