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NASA awards $16.5M to four teams for additional research into reducing aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise

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million to four industry and academic teams for additional research into ideas to reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise in aircraft that could enter service between 2030 and 2035. Hybrid electric propulsion also has the potential to shorten takeoff distance and reduce noise. NASA is awarding $16.5 million, three years.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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I don’t understand why all chargers won’t accept credit cards just as they do at gas stations. Thanks to phone apps, I was able to find chargers at several pubs and a few hotels as well getting quick charges at several major gas stations. Currently the only other cars with an 800-volt systems are the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.

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NASA’s New Shortcut to Fusion Power

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And scientists and engineers have continued to study the sun’s fusion process in hopes of one day using nuclear fusion to generate heat or electricity. The enriched uranium fuel they use must be kept secure. But these generators convert heat to electricity at roughly 7.5 There are currently about. percent efficiency.

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