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Toyoda Gosei backs Helical Fusion for clean nuclear energy

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has invested in Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. This startup focuses on developing practical nuclear fusion power. Many see nuclear fusion as a promising clean energy source for the future. Nuclear fusion generates energy by fusing atomic nuclei. It produces no CO₂ emissions, making it a safer choice than nuclear fission. Fusion reactions can stop suddenly when the fuel supply is cut off. This is different from fission, where halting is not as straightforward. The key fuel sources, deuterium and tritium, are plentiful in seawater. This availability sparks global interest and competition. Many want to use this technology to meet long-term energy needs. Helical Fusion started with research from the National Institute for Fusion Science. It works on key engineering technologies for fusion reactors. The company’s mission…