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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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In today’s context of the global energy crisis, skyrocketing fossil fuel prices, energy security challenges and ambitious climate commitments, I believe nuclear power has a unique opportunity to stage a comeback. However, a new era for nuclear power is by no means guaranteed.

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Nornickel and Rosatom sign cooperation agreement; possible lithium mining JV to develop Kolmozerskoye

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Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom). The parties agreed to cooperate in several areas. The country does not currently mine lithium.

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IDTechEx: future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels

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However, the recent climate of uncertainty and inflation arising from the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war has had a negative impact on new-build contracts, including on ship-types targeted for electrification. China-based battery suppliers are finding success in offering low prices for type-approved marine battery systems.

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Nornickel, Rosatom and FESRC to design and build LNG-icebreaker to escort Nornickel ships along Northern Sea Route

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In 2020, the Nornickel fleet transported more than 1.5 Nornickel has been modernizing and expanding infrastructure in port cities, as well as increasing and renewing its fleet to handle the increased cargo traffic. mt of cargo along the Northern Sea Route—around 5% of the Route’s total cargo turnover.

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Tesla stops sale of bonds backed by vehicle leases as market maintains unpredictability

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Inflation, which CEO Elon Musk hinted would increase vehicle prices, along with the uncertainty of Russia’s war with Ukraine , has sent short-term interest rates through the rough in the past several weeks. Tesla raises prices across its entire vehicle lineup, Model X Plaid sees $12.5k

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The USAF Pairs Piloted Jets With AI Drones

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Many countries are now pursuing the concept, among them Russia, China, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. Isn’t millions of dollars still a lot of money, compared to the drones now flying over Russia and Ukraine, some reportedly made of cardboard? Together, they might overpower enemy fighters in a dogfight. Now the U.S.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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Through the partnership, Hyundai and Kia plan to introduce competitively priced small and medium-sized electric vans and other products for logistics, on-demand ride-hailing and shuttle service companies. Founded in 2015, Arrival has production plants and R&D centers in the US, Germany, Tel Aviv, Russia and the UK.

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