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TAE Technologies exceeds fusion reactor performance goals by 250% as company closes $250M round; $1.2B to date

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TAE says that its non-radioactive approach represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant carbon-free energy to the grid. TAE’s fifth-generation reactor, Norman, was unveiled in 2017 and was designed to keep plasma stable at 30 million degrees Celsius.

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Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

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Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. These programs, which are used throughout Latin America, are designed to be used on a stand-alone computer.

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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GRIDSMART’s camera systems are installed in 1,200 cities globally, replacing traditional ground sensors with overhead fisheye cameras that provide horizon-to-horizon vision tracking for optimal traffic-light actuation. So, where to find a larger, fine-grained vehicle dataset?

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Designers maximized interior space for storage versatility, meeting the requirements of eco customers with active lifestyle pursuits. The front suspension features a MacPherson strut system using an innovative sub-frame bushing design for enhanced comfort and reduced NVH. Safety structure.

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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The X PRIZE Foundation (XPF) is expanding its vision to address worldwide challenges in the areas of Energy & Environment; Exploration of the Oceans and Space; Life Sciences; and Education & Global Development with $100 million in prizes over the next 10 years. The current open prize in this area is the Google Lunar X PRIZE (GLXP).

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Recharge IT

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Google.org to to Accelerate Plug-In Hybrid and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Google.org , the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. In addition, Google Inc. At today’s event, Google teamed with PG&E to demonstrate the bi-directional flow of electricity between plug-ins and the electric grid. Here is part of the story.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Concentric Ring Gas Atomization Die Design for Optimized Particle Production, $150,000 Praxair, Indianapolis, Ind. Extension of Core Restrain Design Code NUBOW-3D to Lead Cooled Fast Reactor Systems, $75,000 Westinghouse Electric Company, Cranberry Township, Pa. Selected Labs and Partners. Ames Laboratory. Argonne National Laboratory.