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Sandia progressing to demo stage with supercritical CO2 Brayton-cycle turbines; up to 50% increase in efficiency of thermal-to-electric conversion

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MPa enable the system to operate with very high thermal efficiency, exceeding even those of a large coal-generated power plant and nearly twice as efficient as that of a gasoline engine (about 25%). Future plans call for commercialization of the technology and development of an industrial demonstration plant at 10 MW of electricity.

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New Mexico EV Mandate Stands After Opposition from Car Dealers

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The mandate requires that starting in 2026, 43 percent of all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks, plus 15 percent of new commercial heavy-duty trucks, shipped to New Mexico dealerships from national manufacturers must be zero-emission vehicles. Ortiz said the association's next step is to file a motion to stay with the Court of Appeals.