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Dacia Manifesto Concept Is electric off-roader full of big ideas

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With the reveal of Manifesto Concept, Dacia is emphatically reaffirming its unrivalled vision of an essential, cool, robust, affordable and environmentally efficient car. Although it does not prefigure an upcoming model, Manifesto is a lab for ideas with some of its innovative features available on future vehicles in the Dacia range.

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Caltech’s SSPD-1 Is a New Idea for Space-Based Solar

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Several recently published deep-dive analyses commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency have thrown cold water on the hope that space solar power could affordably generate many gigawatts of clean energy in the near future. Hajimiri: Our idea is to deploy a fleet of these sail-like structures that then all fly in close formation.

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National Ignition Facility achieves fusion ignition

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Many advanced science and technology developments are still needed to achieve simple, affordable IFE to power homes and businesses, and DOE is currently restarting a broad-based, coordinated IFE program in the United States. LLNL’s experiment surpassed the fusion threshold by delivering 2.05

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Honda unveils two radical-looking EV concepts and new ‘H’ logo at CES 2024

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This morning at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Honda as offered the public a glimpse into its future as an all-electric brand, unveiling two EV concepts as part of its new “0 Series” of passenger vehicles that will be sold globally. That will begin with a bespoke Honda model evolving from the Saloon concept you can see below.

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Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover

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One will be a range-topping luxury EV, while the other will be a more affordable, city-focused variant. Toyota Land Cruiser Se EV concept (Source: Toyota) Toyota’s branding chief explained, “Our customers trust in us to keep Land Cruiser relevant and thriving toward the future.”

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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The paper explores four aircraft concepts: air taxis; 20-passenger commuter aircrafts; 50-passenger regional jets; and 150-passenger, single-aisle 737-class aircraft. For each concept, the paper describes a research area where DOE and NASA could help spur innovation in electric aviation batteries.

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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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Teaser sketch of Yaris Hybrid-R concept. Yaris Hybrid-R concept. The Yaris Hybrid-R is a concept car created as a showcase of possible ideas for the development of hybrid technology for maximum performance and increased driving pleasure, Toyota says. Click to enlarge. liter gasoline-engined, three-door Yaris.

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