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The AMTECH Thermonuclear Converter uses radiation from a nuclear source to heat liquid sodium and generate a potential across a composite ceramic doped with metal ions. This converts radiation from nuclear isotopes into electrical energy that is used to power the world's deep space satellites. The prototype and two successive designs to increase the AMTECH's efficiency where created by Daniel Nase at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in July of 1997. Successive designs were drafted, which recycle the waste radiation that escaped from the first layer of the device. The initial device was only 40% efficient. However, the third device boosted efficiency to 75%. Since there are no moving parts in the AMTECH and the nuclear material has a very long decay rate, the AMTECH is expected to power deep space satellites for more than 600 years.Reference: NASA: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
GM with its commitment in developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity has extended its reach at the Shanghai Auto Show 2007 with the debut of its next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM’s newest and most efficient hydrogen fuel cell system.
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General Motors recently unveiled a new propulsion system for the Chevrolet Volt. The new system is anchored on a fuel cell propulsion system and an advanced lithium-ion battery pack.
The AMTECH Thermonuclear Converter uses radiation from a nuclear source to heat liquid sodium and generate a potential across a composite ceramic doped with metal ions. This converts radiation from nuclear isotopes into electrical energy that is used to power ... The continuing drive for more intricate and demanding space missions coupled with a need to reduce costs is producing an impossible scenario for space propulsion solutions. Cutting-edge technologies such as ion thrusters are being forced to perform to higher specifications ...
GM with its commitment in developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity has extended its reach at the Shanghai Auto Show 2007 with the debut of its next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM’s ... This article describes how the very small thrust of an ion thruster can be tailored to meet specific mission needs. It describes why this tiny yet crucial characteristic of ion propulsion gives it a unique edge as an enabling technology ...
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High-Level Forum will be lithium South China Electronic Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. International Data Group (IDG), Shenzhen B & K Electronics Limited. China more than 200 lithium corporate executives took part in the forum, Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chinese ...
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