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Desktop fusion device achieves 11 million-degree plasma milestone toward commercialisation

U.S. fusion startup Avalanche said it has generated plasma of about 11 million degrees Celsius in a desktop-sized prototype, reaching a temperature close to the sun’s core. The company said this clears a key technical threshold for fusion, though it does not mean net energy production. Avalanche is pursuing a small, low-cost system and said it has raised less than $50 million to reach this stage. The result has not been peer reviewed.

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Amsterdam Schiphol airport trials electric TaxiBot tug, expects 80% cut in aircraft ground emissions

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has begun trial operations of the electric aircraft tug TaxiBot to sharply cut emissions produced during ground movements. The airport is testing the system in a real operating environment and expects it to reduce carbon emissions from ground taxiing by more than 80 percent. TaxiBot can move aircraft and supply power without running the main engines or auxiliary power unit, cutting fuel use, noise and exhaust exposure.

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BYD, Xpeng push ahead as Honda, Volkswagen slow, diverging global EV strategies

Chinese electric vehicle makers are intensifying their overseas push, expanding exports and moving to build local production bases in Europe. BYD topped 130,000 overseas exports in April and is linked to possible moves involving Stellantis facilities, while Xpeng is reported to be pursuing a Volkswagen plant. In Germany, companies report high satisfaction with electric trucks. By contrast, Honda and Volkswagen are slowing electrification plans. Tesla is advancing FSD expansion while facing transparency and safety disputes.