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NNL and DNV partner to explore large-scale nuclear production of hydrogen for UK gas network

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Part of the Advanced Nuclear Skills and Innovation Campus (ANSIC) pilot, located at NNL’s Preston Laboratory on the Springfield’s nuclear-licensed site, the scheme is funded by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), to promote academic and industrial innovation in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANTs).

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Tesla Model S blown up with dynamite gives birth to thriving EV repair business

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A Finnish mechanic has carved out a rather successful niche in repairing all-electric cars, thanks to an unorthodox starting point — parts salvaged from a Tesla Model S that was literally blown up with dynamite by its frustrated owner. Haapala’s workshop attempts to repair individual components as much as possible.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Select Engines. Fuel is injected into the combustion chamber at periodic intervals in the form of three very short post-injections which are controlled by the engine’s ECU.

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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) are therefore launching a pilot project for chemical recycling as part of the “Industrial Resource Strategies” THINKTANK in order to feed such mixed plastic fractions back into a resource-conserving circular system. Rebekka Volk at the Institute for Industrial Production (IIP).

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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Part of the challenge is locating sufficient quantities of hydrogen to enable large scale use of the CO 2 in waste gases. LanzaTech envisions using partner technology to convert the acetic acid to lipids—i.e., Should the lab and pilot work prove successful and scalable, they will place a demo plant in Malaysia, Burton said.

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Charity expands services with support from mygrimsby fund

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Through workshops, hands-on training and creative activities, Creative Start helps to build practical skills and expertise, and offers access to essential equipment to create, exhibit and sell artwork. The ‘Great Escape’ is a unique heritage restoration project on Grimsby’s docks, converting a historical building into a creative workspace.

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Take a Trip Through Switzerland’s Museum of Consumer Electronics

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They also can donate their time to help create exhibits; translate pamphlets, display cards, and other written media; and present science, technology, engineering, and math workshops. One of the mechanical calculators, Curta, looks like a pepper mill and has more than 700 parts. The museum offers STEM workshops. ENTER Museum.