Sentences with phrase «new fuel cycles»

New fuel cycles and reactor technologies addressing some of these issues are being investigated and progress in research and development has been made concerning safety and waste disposal.

First Energy spokesperson Jennifer Young told World Nuclear News that the reassessment of operating safety margins is routinely carried out for every new fuel cycle as part of normal practice, regardless of the type of fuel.

GE Hitachi calls the design the Power Reactor Innovative Small Module (PRISM), which is a key component to a new fuel cycle in which spent nuclear fuel is reused instead of being stored.

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«We had a $ 138 million deficit, we were the most fiscally stressed county in New York, our bonds were near junk and people were reeling from years of double digit tax increases fueled by an endless tax - and - spend cycle.»

Some of the new nuclear science research programs, including the one at MIT, are studying new reactor designs and fuel cycles that scientists (and policy - makers) hope will make nuclear plants safer and cheaper to operate, and produce waste materials with smaller volume, shorter half - lives, and less appeal to terrorists and other would - be nuclear powers.

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led to new requirements to safeguard spent fuel pools at U.S. reactors, but the overall policy toward the nuclear fuel cycle has been bound up in the fight over the proposed fuel repository at Nevada's Yucca Mountain, which the Obama administration wants to terminate.

To support R&D for new reactors and fuel cycles, facilities will ultimately be required with special test capabilities.

The new report is considered a good guide to what the influential Blue Ribbon panel is expected to say on issues related to the fuel cycle.

The separation of uranium, a key part of the nuclear fuel cycle, could potentially be done more safely and efficiently through a new technique developed by chemistry researchers at Oregon State University.

Extensive knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks required to operate existing plants and develop new nuclear in commercial and federal markets worldwide, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)- licensed fuel cycle and isotope production facilities.

At the Fuel Choices Summit in Israel this week, FCA presented the Fiat 500 M15 — a retail - ready version of the Fiat 500 that runs on a blend of 85 % gasoline and 15 % methanol; is compliant with the Euro 6 New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); delivers a 2 % CO2 reduction compared with... Read more →

For existing commercial nuclear generators (and for any new facilities built in other countries), we should stick to the so - called «once through» fuel cycle, with direct disposal of spent fuel, and strongly encourage other countries to do likewise.

Areva began the process of splitting off its nuclear fuel cycle activities into «New Areva» in August 2016, combining the Areva Mines, Areva NC, Areva Projects and Areva Business Support companies and their respective subsidiaries.

According to a paper by Xuegang Liu of the Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Engineering, The Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing («Spent Nuclear Fuel Management in China,» NAPSNet Special Reports, Aug. 5, 2014), because China has chosen to use a closed - cycle fuel path, it has less need for long - term SNF storFuel Management in China,» NAPSNet Special Reports, Aug. 5, 2014), because China has chosen to use a closed - cycle fuel path, it has less need for long - term SNF storfuel path, it has less need for long - term SNF storage.

In fact, stress and sleep deprivation may fuel each other in a vicious cycle leaving you exhausted by the time the New Year rolls around.

A new high - pressure fuel pump is fitted, while revised fuel injectors provide improved fuel atomization, allowing for a more controlled, efficient combustion cycle.

The engine has the same measurements as the previous Versa's 1.6 - liter, but Nissan says it's new, and the mill utilizes variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cycles and squirts fuel via two injectors per cylinder (not to be confused with direct injection, mind you).

The current fuel consumption and emissions test that car makers self - certify against — the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle)-- was designed in the 1980s and does not reflect fuel economy figures and emissions in real - world use.

Using a modified, Atkinson - cycle version of the new 2.5 - liter, it's also quicker than last year's 2.3 - liter Hybrid while offering similar fuel economy.

As a compensation for the error, the automakers will be providing current and former owners with debit cards that cover the cost of fuel calculated by the difference in the new and old EPA combined cycles, the price of gas in the owner's area, and the amount the owner drives.

According to the New European Driving Cycle, the average fuel consumption is 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers, and the new top - model Panamera can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 kilometeNew European Driving Cycle, the average fuel consumption is 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers, and the new top - model Panamera can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 kilometenew top - model Panamera can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 kilometers.

Details of the autumn upgrade are understood to include a new 2.0 - litre diesel engine, codenamed Panther, which will be EU6d - compliant for the new WLTP driving cycle, with its real - world emissions and fuel economy testing, plus a new interior and tweaks to the exterior styling.

Honda introduces 118bhp 1.6 - litre diesel to Civic range this March, with new WLTP test cycle promising strong fuel economy

Just a few months after the successful launch of the new A-Class, Mercedes - Benz is now adding two particularly fuel - efficient and eco-friendly BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models to the range: with a fuel consumption figure of 3.6 l / 100 km according to the MVEG cycle and CO2 emissions of just 92 g / km, the A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is the most fuel - efficient Mercedes - Benz of all time.

The engine is also fuel efficient, claiming as low as 7.2 L / 100 km combined fuel consumption based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

But even more impressive is the average fuel consumption of 3.0 l / 100 km according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

The Kia Niro will combine a stylish SUV design with greater fuel economy than its rivals, with a target CO2 emissions rating of under 90 g / km (combined, based on the New European Driving Cycle).

On the contrary — averaging fuel consumption of 9.0 litres / 100 kilometres (equal to 26.1 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 210 grams per kilometre in the EU test cycle, the new top model offers the same superiority also in this respect as the BMW Z4 sDrive35i with Sport Automatic.

Just two more figures: the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has an average fuel consumption of 2.9 l / 100 km (81.1 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), and can drive on fully electric power for up to 50 km (31 miles).

Porsche's E-Hybrid system means plug - in capability for the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, along with electric range of 30 miles under the New European Drive Cycle testing, the equivalent of US EPA fuel economy testing.

The new 1.6 - liter i - DTEC engine is one of the first on the market to be officially tested under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) fuel consumption and emissions cycle.

The new sedan is also just as fast as the previous car, needing six second to hit 60 mph with rear - wheel - drive and 5.8 clicks to achieve the same benchmark with xDrive, but fuel economy is better based on European - cycle figures.

At the same time, both top sportscars are now even more efficient with a New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) fuel consumption of 9.7 litres / 100 km, which is 15 % lower than before.

The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3 - liter version of the new SKY - G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10 - 15 cycle.

Porsche claims it's capable of a combined fuel consumption of 2.5 l / 100 km (equivalent to 94 mpg US or 15.9 kWh / 100 km) according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug - in hybrid models, with corresponding CO2 emissions 56 g / km.

This leads to fuel savings of approximately 0.4 liters per 100 kilometers in the NEDC driving cycle (New European Driving Cycle) and up to 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers in city traffic compared with conventional power steering syscycle (New European Driving Cycle) and up to 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers in city traffic compared with conventional power steering sysCycle) and up to 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers in city traffic compared with conventional power steering systems.

Fuel economy increased 14 percent in the New European Driving Cycle.

They include a new port - and - direct fuel injection system and the ability two automatically switch between Otto and Atkinson combustion cycles.

In 2015, the 1.3 - liter model was dropped and a new 1.5 - liter 2NR - FKE engine was used for 2WD models, this new version has a fuel efficiency of 22.2 km / L (63 mpg ‑ imp; 52 mpg ‑ US) under the JC08 test cycle.

Replacing the long - in - the - tooth 4L V6 is an all - new, 3.5 L Atkinson cycle V6 equipped with Toyota's D - 4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection.

At a fuel consumption level below 3.5 l for 100 km in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), and with CO ² emissions below 82 g / km.

The new V6 engine is an Atkinson - Cycle engine that uses both port and direct fuel injection for maximum efficiency, and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will certainly be a contender for leading its class in fuel economy.

The new design works to achieve enhanced fuel economy in start - stop dense, low average speed duty cycles.

• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

The new BMW 116i's fuel consumption over the combined cycle is 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres, and its CO2 emissions are 132 grams per kilometre.

The new efficiency pacesetter in the brand's model range is the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition with 85 kW / 116 hp and average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres / 100 kilometres (83.1 mpg imp) combined with CO2 emissions of 89 g / km in the EU test cycle.

In the EU test cycle, the new BMW 328i Touring records average fuel consumption of only 6.8 litres per 100 kilometres (41.5 mpg), allowing it to better the economy of the outgoing 160 kW / 218 hp BMW 325i Sport Wagon by a full 10 per cent.

The big news is that the new engine is 22 percent more fuel efficient based on the European driving cycle.

With new fuel - saving features such as automatic stop / start and brake - energy recuperation, average fuel consumption has improved by 6.2 mpg, to 22.0 mpg on the European test cycle.

The new BMW 116i's fuel consumption over the combined cycle is 5.5 to 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres, and its CO2 emissions are 129 to 132 grams per kilometre.