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Get Ready for the Stellarator Showdown

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Proxima detailed its fully integrated stellarator power plant concept, called Stellaris, in the journal Fusion Engineering and Design. Stellarators, while theoretically simpler to operate, are notoriously difficult to design and build. The design builds on the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator , a 1.4 The downside? billion (US $1.5

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Nuclear Fusion’s New Idea: An Off-the-Shelf Stellarator

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Jayme Thornton PPPL researchers say their simpler machine demonstrates a way to build stellarators far more cheaply and quickly, allowing researchers to easily test new concepts for future fusion power plants. Tokamaks vs. Stellarators The stellarator’s lack of toroidal symmetry made it challenging to build.

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INFINITI unveils QX Inspiration EV concept at NAIAS 2019

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At NAIAS 2019, INFINITI unveiled the QX Inspiration midsize SUV concept, previewing the brand’s first fully electric vehicle. The new concept illustrates how new architectures and technologies are influencing modern INFINITI design. —François Bancon, Vice President, INFINITI.

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Infiniti unveils production-intent electric LE Concept with wireless charging; production version expected within two years

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LE Concept. Infiniti unveiled the LE Concept battery-electric vehicle at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. A production version is expected to reach Infiniti showrooms in near-similar form within the next two years as Infiniti’s first all-electric luxury sedan. Click to enlarge. —Ben Poore.

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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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Nissan and Infiniti announce US-built EVs due in 2025

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Nissan is planning to build two fully electric vehicles at its Canton, Mississippi plant, starting in 2025, the company revealed Thursday. market electric vehicle for Infiniti. The two models were shown briefly in concept form, obscured, but enough to see that the Nissan concept might be.

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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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In Beijing, INFINITI Motor Company announced it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the Q Inspiration concept car. When INFINITI unveiled the Q Inspiration at NAIAS this January, the concept was powered by a VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine powertrain. Earlier post.).

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