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Westinghouse unveils AP300 small modular reactor for mid-sized nuclear technology

Green Car Congress

Westinghouse Electric Company launched its newest nuclear technology, the AP300 small modular reactor (SMR), a 300-MWe (900MWth) single-loop pressurized water reactor. It will utilize identical AP1000 technology, to include major equipment, structural components, passive safety, proven fuel, and I&C systems.

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Umicore steps up solid-state battery technology development with investment in Blue Current

Green Car Congress

Umicore and Blue Current , a manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the US-based start-up. In June 2022, Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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Predictions From IEEE’s 2024 Technology Megatrends Report

Cars That Think

According to IEEE’s 2024 Technology Megatrends report , the three technologies will change how companies, governments, and universities operate and will affect what new skills employees need. In health care, the technology could lead to personalized medicine, tailored patient treatment plans, and faster drug discovery.

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Navigating Sustainability: Pros & Cons of Clean Fleet Technologies

Green Fleet Magazine

When weighing the choices, fleet managers must decide to integrate clean technologies into existing operations or invest in entirely new vehicles built with sustainability in mind.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot aims to cut drug deaths

Innovation News Network

Thousands of lives could be saved through the use of AI and wearable technology designed to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes. The post Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot aims to cut drug deaths appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]

Electrek

All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below.