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V4 countries form G4 Centre of Excellence for joint R&D in Generation-4 nuclear reactors

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Husinec, Czech Republic; MTA EK, Budapest, Hungary; NCBJ, ?wierk, The V4 is an alliance of four Central European states—Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. wierk, Poland; and VUJE, a.s., facilitate the integration of nuclear research in Central Europe. facilitate the integration of nuclear research in Central Europe.

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Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look

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The Győr, Hungary, site supplies both Audi and Porsche. Porsche Macan EV prototype testing (Source: Porsche) Porsche’s style boss said, for example, the concept of “focus” is highlighted in the interior of a Porsche sports car. Porsche teased the new Macan EV last week, confirming its official debut on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

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Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

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Due to its specially designed turbines, the midsize gas engine’s turbocharger provides response that is usually generated by twin-scroll turbines on larger engines, according to the company. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold. Production of the new 1.6

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New thermoplastic-graphene nanoribbon composite could offer lighter, more effective natural gas storage for vehicles

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A new composite material created at Rice University is nearly impervious to gas and may lead to lighter and more efficient storage of compressed natural gas for vehicles. Most work to date has focused upon the filler’s aspect ratio or configuration within the polymer matrix affects gas barrier properties. —James Tour.

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Joint IEA-NEA report details plunge in costs of renewable electricity; nuclear competitive with other baseload power sources

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The report, Projected Costs of Generating Electricity: 2015 Edition , also shows that new nuclear power plants generate electricity more cheaply than other established “baseload” sources—mainly coal- and gas-fired power plants—over the full lifetime of facilities when financing costs are relatively low.

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Opel presents new 1.0 SIDI Turbo engine at Aachen Colloquium; below 100 gCO2/km and ~59 mpg in the Adam

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This single-piece concept provides a number of benefits: it contributes to fast engine warm-up, and enhances durability by eliminating the need for gasket sealing around the exhaust ports, as well as offering under-hood packaging advantages. For high power, a compression ratio of 10.5:1 liters displacement.

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