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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. DOE analysts flagged only 35 recently retired and 96 operating coal sites that could house a large light-water reactor within half a mile. On 13 September, the U.S.

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UCOTD: 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX

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It's a five-speed stick and there are 175K miles on the clock. Our seller says that the car has been well maintained and that there are plenty of new parts, including a Bilstein TC suspension, tires, spark plugs, spark-plug wires, valve cover gasket, cv joints/axles, and water pump. Click here to take a peek.

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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Under this program, purchasers of new all-electric transit buses are eligible to have 100% of the incremental vehicle cost covered on the condition that these buses are housed at bus depots or operate on routes located within a half-mile of a disadvantaged community.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. Total estimated range is 590 miles. l/100 km) combined.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The Advance can go 248 miles while the Performance is rated by the U.S. EPA at 235 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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Adding to charging is powerful regeneration that occurs when coasting or braking, converting kinetic energy into electric energy and returning it to the battery. The all-wheel drive G80, with twin 136 kW motors front and rear, produces 365 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, delivering an all-electric range of 282 miles.

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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The Raser Technologies scalable plug-in series hybrid design in the Hummer H3 provides 40+ miles all-electric range. FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds.

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