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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

Cars That Think

million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 We have so, so, so many devices.

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Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Clean electricity matters Fully assessing when an EV hits its breakeven point depends on the source of electricity used for battery manufacturing and charging the vehicle. That’s enough to shorten an average EV’s environmental breakeven time with an internal combustion vehicle to less than 15,000 miles.

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Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Clean electricity matters Fully assessing when an EV hits its breakeven point depends on the source of electricity used for battery manufacturing and charging the vehicle. That’s enough to shorten an average EV’s environmental breakeven time with an internal combustion vehicle to less than 15,000 miles.

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

India recently achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards clean energy with the commissioning of a 40 MW/120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chhattisgarh. However, beyond celebrating this achievement lies a broader recognition of the crucial role batteries play in driving clean energy transitions worldwide.

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Would You Drive With Airless Tires?

The Truth About Cars

Environmental Benefits: Significantly cuts down tire waste, reducing environmental waste and harm. Tackling Tire Waste Each year, a substantial portion of tires are discarded due to punctures, pressure loss, and uneven wear. This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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Norwegian Researchers Show Us How To Avoid A Battery Crisis

CleanTechnica EVs

In another recent article, I explored how Ford is taking the Tesla approach to EVs, not only with its recently announced adoption of Tesla’s NACS plug, but also in a previously-discussed approach to vehicle efficiency. Ford isn’t going to waste time and money trying to offer 600-mile EVs, but it is going to focus on […]

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Old empires could be the key to a new car future – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Parking an electrolyzer near a wind farm, solar array or hydroelectric dam would be ideal because you can use renewable energy to deliver clean electricity directly to the hydrogen-production facility. An alternative to electrolysis is to use organic waste by extracting hydrogen from rotting food or sewage. Tesla Inc.’s Honda Motor Co.

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