What are other ways to store energy besides batteries?

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What are other ways to store energy besides batteries?

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Feb 27, 2015

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Batteries are a common way to store energy, but there are many others. Discover more energy storage techniques, from falling weights to fuel cells, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 27, 2015

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What are other ways to store energy besides batteries?

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