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ARPA-E to award $27M for advanced nuclear reactor systems operational technology: GEMINA

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GEMINA’s goal is to reduce fixed operations and maintenance (O&M) costs from ~13 $/MWh in the current fleet to ~2 $/MWh in the advanced fleet. These projects will work to develop digital twin technology to reduce O&M costs in the next generation of nuclear power plants. —ARPA-E Director Lane Genatowski.

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EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

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Comparative levelized cost of electricity in 2025 ($/MWh) at different CO 2 prices. For the report, central-station generation refers to >100 MW, with the exception of some renewable-resource-based technologies. Representative costs are reported in constant December 2010 US dollars. Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge.

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. Consumer benefits would be more than 3 times the costs of the standards. Fuel savings are 2.4 Source: The ICCT.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

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The shift from conventional vehicles to EVs, facilitated by the availability of local charging infrastructure, enables a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. EV owners stand to benefit from significant cost savings, enjoying lower operating and maintenance costs since electricity is generally more affordable than gasoline.

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

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While ICE vehicles require a visit to a gas station, which stores gasoline in a tank before transferring to the vehicle, EVs only need to plug into the electrical grid. Designing a private EV charging network For the purposes of this discussion, we will refer to charging networks owned and designed by a parking company as a “private network.”

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Why Is Short-term Car Leasing Preferred Over Long-term Leasing?

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A long-term car lease refers to a contractual agreement between a lessor (usually a leasing company or dealership) and a lessee (an individual or business) in which the lessee agrees to use a vehicle for an extended period, typically two to five years, in exchange for regular lease payments. What Is a Long-term Car Lease?

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