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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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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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Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities – ET Auto

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The term ‘biofuels’ encompasses solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels primarily derived from biomass, including animal and plant wastes and residues. Bioethanol, can be derived from various sources such as sugar, corn, wheat, agricultural wastes, molasses, macroalgae, microalgae, and seaweed. Dr. Gogoi is also Asst.

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Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs

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As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. Wasted investment is worse than the credit purchase,” he added. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. That’s a tough question. Get started here.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford is forming two distinct, but strategically interdependent, auto businesses: Ford Blue and Ford Model e. This team will be hellbent on delivering leading quality, attacking waste in every corner of the business, maximizing cash flow and optimizing our industrial footprint. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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The emissions further drop to ~70% if we consider 2G ethanol which is produced using farm waste. Ethanol production from farm waste such as corn cob, rice husk, wheat straw and sugarcane bagasse, is known as second generation ethanol (2G). India has already started setting up 2G plants, which use crop waste for ethanol production.

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VinFast and Pininfarina detail designs of VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

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In terms of exterior, Pininfarina utilized a modern design language to optimize aerodynamics and reduce energy consumption, while embracing the importance of aesthetics to promote the unique personalities of the vehicles. VinFast also proactively applies multiple solutions that help reduce water waste and chemical emissions.

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Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]

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Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. They sourced the olive tree waste from Andalusia, Spain, and combined it with recycled plastic. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here. –ad*

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