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Calling All Stakeholders: ANSI to Develop Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the launch of an initiative to develop a roadmap of standards and codes for electric vehicles (EVs) at scale. The ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) will serve as the forum for development of the document.

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  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the launch of an initiative to develop a roadmap of standards and codes for electric vehicles (EVs) at scale.
  • The ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) will serve as the forum for development of the document.
  • The EVs@Scale lab consortium formed in response committed to develop a 2022 roadmap like the earlier ANSI EV standards roadmap .
  • A draft roadmap is targeted for mid-February 2023, which will then undergo public review before being finalized by mid-May 2023.

Eden Announces $3.8M ARPA-E OPEN 2021 Award to Develop Next Generation Geothermal Stimulation Technology

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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The funding is part of the ARPA-E OPEN 2021 program, which prioritizes funding technologies that support novel approaches to clean energy challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The funding is part of the ARPA-E OPEN 2021 program, which prioritizes funding technologies that support novel approaches to clean energy challenges.
  • Eden will develop a novel electromagnetic reservoir stimulation technology to access a larger reservoir volume to maximize heat recovery from geothermal systems, while saving billions of gallons of water when compared to traditional hydraulic fracturing methods.
  • Successful stimulation of next generation geothermal reservoirs will be necessary to improve heat transfer efficiency and drastically increase power generation, said Paris Smalls, CEO and Co-founder of Eden, and Lead Principal Investigator (PI) for the ARPA-E OPEN 2021 award.
  • Eden GeoPower Inc. (Eden) is developing a novel Electrical Reservoir Stimulation technology to increase subsurface permeability with minimal environmental impact.

ARES Security Corporation Awarded $200K DOE SBIR Phase 1 Grant to Investigate the Use of Robotic Technology for Security Applications at Advanced and Small Nuclear Reactors (A/SNRs)

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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To support these efforts, ARES is pleased to announce winning a Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 Grant in the amount of $200K.

Key Points: 
  • To support these efforts, ARES is pleased to announce winning a Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 Grant in the amount of $200K.
  • Advanced and Small Nuclear Reactors are well-positioned to fulfill the need for substantial local power, especially for areas with no or limited grid access and challenges with fuel transportation.
  • For A/SNR applications to be economically viable, they must be safe and cost-effective to compete with other energy generation sources.
  • About ARES Security: ARES Security Corporation is a Vienna, Virginia-based company founded in 2012.

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. announces Jay Jiang Yu as Founder, Chairman and President of the company committed to building Smaller, Cheaper and Safer Nuclear Energy for the Future

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Nano Nuclear Energy is committed to building smaller, cheaper, and safer nuclear energy, while incorporating the latest technology into its own proprietary mobile and on-demand capable nano nuclear reactors, novel reactor designs, intellectual properties, and research methods.

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  • Nano Nuclear Energy is committed to building smaller, cheaper, and safer nuclear energy, while incorporating the latest technology into its own proprietary mobile and on-demand capable nano nuclear reactors, novel reactor designs, intellectual properties, and research methods.
  • We strive to ensure that NANO nuclear technologies are smaller, cheaper, safer and cleaner energy solution for generations to come.
  • Mr. Yu will take a leading role in corporate structuring, capital financings, executive level recruitment, governmental relationships, and international brand growth of NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.
    About NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.
  • Nano Nuclear Energy is committed to building smaller, cheaper and safer nuclear energy, while incorporating the latest industry technology into its own proprietary mobile and on-demand capable nano nuclear reactors, novel reactor designs, intellectual properties, and research methods.

NuScale Power and Doosan Sign Agreement to Begin SMR Production

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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NuScale Power LLC (NuScale) and Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. (Doosan) announced through a signed agreement that Doosan will begin production of forging materials for NuScales Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as early as 2022, with expectations for full-scale equipment manufacturing by the latter half of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power LLC (NuScale) and Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. (Doosan) announced through a signed agreement that Doosan will begin production of forging materials for NuScales Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as early as 2022, with expectations for full-scale equipment manufacturing by the latter half of 2023.
  • Specifically, Doosan, a Korean industrials and energy company, will begin production of forging dies for NuScales Upper Reactor Pressure Vessel, marking the start of NuScale Power Module production.
  • Doosan Enerbility has continuously solidified a strategic cooperative relationship with NuScale Power and has made full preparation for SMR manufacturing, said Geewon Park, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Doosan Enerbility.
  • This milestone builds upon NuScale and Doosans existing relationship, which began in 2019 when Doosan made its initial investment in NuScale.

Third-party lab confirms high specific energy and high power of Zenlabs' new large format electric aviation battery cells

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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FREMONT, Calif. , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenlabs Energy, an advanced lithium-ion battery company, announced today that Energy Assurance, an independent third-party test laboratory, has validated the high specific energy and high power of Zenlabs' new large-format pouch cells for the electric aviation market.

Key Points: 
  • Zenlabs' large format lithium-ion electric aviation battery cells offer a unique combination of high specific energy, high power, and rapid charging for the electric aviation market.
  • FREMONT, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenlabs Energy, an advanced lithium-ion battery company, announced today that Energy Assurance, an independent third-party test laboratory, has validated the high specific energy and high power of Zenlabs' new large-format pouch cells for the electric aviation market.
  • "The high specific energy, high power and rapid charging capabilities of Zenlabs' battery cells make them uniquely suited for the electric aviation market, which requires each of these capabilities to extend flight times, power take-offs and landings, and enable different flight use cases.
  • Zenlabs Energy, which is headquartered in Fremont, California, is a leading developer of high-energy, high-power, fast-charging lithium-ion cells for electric aviation and electric vehicle applications.

XENDEE and Idaho National Laboratory Partner to Develop Zero-Carbon Microgrids in Puerto Rico

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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XENDEE Corporation , a leader in microgrid design and decision support software, and Idaho National Laboratory s (INL) Net-Zero Microgrid Program support the Cooperativa Hidroelctrica de la Montaa to develop and implement an environmentally and financially sustainable zero-carbon microgrid in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • XENDEE Corporation , a leader in microgrid design and decision support software, and Idaho National Laboratory s (INL) Net-Zero Microgrid Program support the Cooperativa Hidroelctrica de la Montaa to develop and implement an environmentally and financially sustainable zero-carbon microgrid in Puerto Rico.
  • The community microgrid is organized and governed by the Cooperativa Hidroelctrica de la Montaa, the first electric power cooperative in Puerto Rico.
  • Idaho National Laboratory identified and validated the input data for the microgrid including loads, distribution cables, substation capabilities and existing generation assets.
  • For more information, visit www.inl.gov
    Hydroelectric Cooperative of the Mountain is the first electric power cooperative in Puerto Rico.

Oklo Selected for a U.S. DOE Project to Demonstrate Fuel Recycling in Partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and Deep Isolation

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Oklo Inc. has been awarded a $5 million cost-share project in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Deep Isolation from the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).

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  • Oklo Inc. has been awarded a $5 million cost-share project in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Deep Isolation from the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).
  • Oklos selection for three competitive DOE awards for recycling exemplifies Oklos leadership in advanced fuel recycling.
  • The ONWARDS project will build on our other DOE project work to allow Oklo to build a first-of-a-kind fuel recycling facility, said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo.
  • About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. (Oklo) is a California-based company developing advanced fission power plants to provide emission-free, reliable, and affordable energy.

Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Begins Refueling Outage

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Harbor Corp. announced today its Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, was taken offline at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, for regularly scheduled refueling and preventive maintenance.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Harbor Corp. announced today its Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, was taken offline at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, for regularly scheduled refueling and preventive maintenance.
  • In total, more than 10,000 work activities representing well over 100,000 hours of work will be completed during the refueling outage.
  • Approximately 1,000 temporary contractor workers, specialized vendors and Energy Harbor employees will supplement more than 575 Davis-Besse employees during the outage.
  • The 908-megawatt Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station has operated safely and reliably, generating more than 13 million megawatt hours of electricity since the completion of its last refueling in March of 2020.

Educational Robot Market Size to Reach USD 4.02 Billion in 2028 | Rapid Digitalization Trend and Rising Adoption of Smart Devices in Developing Countries are Some Key Factors Driving Industry Demand, says Emergen Research

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Professional education segment accounted for a significantly large revenue share in the global educational robot market in 2020.

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  • Professional education segment accounted for a significantly large revenue share in the global educational robot market in 2020.
  • Stringent government guideline to improve the digital means of education is a key factor driving increasing utilization of educational robots in the education sector.
  • Asia Pacific accounted for largest revenue share in the global educational robot market in 2020.
  • Increasing adoption of AI-based education in intuitional and research domains in countries in the region is a key factor contributing to rising demand for educational robots.