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ACU’s NEXT Lab submits application to NRC to build molten-salt research reactor

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Abilene Christian University’s (ACU) Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab submitted an application for a construction permit for a molten-salt research reactor (MSRR) with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The MSRE operated for a period of four years and ORNL generated a substantial body of documents.

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First screen going up at Tesla’s drive-in theater, diner and Supercharger

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Along with the screen being built at the 7001 West Santa Monica Boulevard Supercharger, the diner building has been making progress in recent months, with the recent photo also showing the deck level sporting a somewhat complete floor. What are your thoughts?

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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As the federal role and other critical aspects of connected vehicle regulation and/or implementation are further defined, DOT will document publicly the privacy risks and controls applicable to the system and users. The system itself must be secure to an appropriate level. Technical Functionality.

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CaFCP: 1,000 H2 stations enabling 1M fuel cell electric vehicles on California roads in 2030

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The vision document describes a self-sustaining market in 2030 for fuel cell electric vehicles and renewably hydrogen, and the strategic priorities necessary for realizing it. The CaFCP document envisions 1,000 hydrogen stations enabling upwards of 1,000,000 fuel electric vehicles on California roads in 2030.

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Aligning the Eyes of the Universe Machine

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The James Webb Space Telescope , in just a few months of operation, has begun to change our view of the universe. And then it was a question of taking this technology, algorithms, understanding it and implementing it into very robust procedures, documentation and software, so that it could then be applied on the flight telescope.

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The Boring Company to purchase land from UNLV for Vegas Loop station

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acres of land near the Thomas & Mack Center from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Located on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and University Center Drive, the property, which currently serves as a parking lot, is expected to host a Vegas Loop station. to $12.00,” the document read.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

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If we pursue the mandate of smart charging in private homes, there needs to be consideration given to government support for this, particularly for lower income households and retrofitting apartment buildings. It is significantly more cost effective to install charge points in new builds. Focus areas 2b.

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