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V4 countries form G4 Centre of Excellence for joint R&D in Generation-4 nuclear reactors

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Trnava, Slovakia) agreed to establish the V4G4 Centre of Excellence for performing joint research, development and innovation in the field of Generation-4 (G4) nuclear reactors. The V4 is an alliance of four Central European states—Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. wierk, Poland; and VUJE, a.s.,

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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Hyundai Motor is integrating green energy into Charge myHyundai. When charged with renewable energy, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) such as IONIQ 5 produce up to 81% lower well-to-wheel lifecycle emissions compared to a normal ICE vehicle, according to a 2021 study from the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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A key element to this plan is the use of green steel, as the steel industry has traditionally been one of the biggest global carbon emitters. Going forward, Kia will work with The Ocean Cleanup to create a resource circulation system. Protecting marine ecosystems and offsetting carbon emissions. Conveyor belt in the Interceptor.

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War in Ukraine: We Need to Talk About Fossil Fuels

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Russia’s energy resources are enormous and Europe’s dependence on them is deep and pervasive. But Russia’s importance as an exporter of natural resources goes far beyond hydrocarbons. These price increases were driven in part by a drop in wind-generated energy, the leading form of renewable energy on the European continent.

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