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NuScale and Prodigy sign MoU for marine-deployed generating station powered by NuScale SMR

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Once berthed, the plant would be connected to the existing shore-side transmission system, avoiding the significant capital costs associated with terrestrial nuclear power plant deployments. This translates to lower costs and shorter schedules in comparison to land-based deployments.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). With the goal of accelerating the wide use of electric vehicles, TMC’s development of the new Prius PHV focused on three areas: 1) high environmental performance, 2) product value and ease of use and 3) affordability.

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Mitsubishi Motors offering i-MiEV in two trim levels: more affordable and more capable

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will offer the i-MiEV electric vehicle in two trim levels in Japan. The more affordable entry-level “M” will be available at the price of ¥1,880,000 (US$23,200) after receipt of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s eco-car subsidy. Comparison of i-MiEV trim levels.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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—Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. When a power supply unit is connected, it converts the DC power from the CHAdeMO power socket located inside the trunk to AC power and can power a vehicle-to-home16 system or a vehicle-to-load system. —Satoshi Ogiso, Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

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Designed to give customers a smart, connected and personalized commuting experience. This makes TVS iQube one of the most affordable electric scooters in India without compromising on features, performance and comfort. Ather 450X Ather Energy is an Indian electric powered automobile corporation situated in Bangalore.

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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—Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning. Sport mode also provides a dynamic shift pattern for an increased sense of direction connection, with delayed gear shifts. A reduction of 5 lbs (2.27 kg) per front lower arm unit saves 13 lbs (5.9 kg) at the front suspension, while nearly 9 lbs (4.08

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The chief advantage of a monoblock construction in any engine, aside from the bill of materials and assembly benefits, is the reduction of bore distortion afforded by the removal of cylinder head bolts. Cooling system.