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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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A new systematic review by The Lancet found that “people living in e-waste exposed regions had significantly elevated levels of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants,” and it advocated for “novel cost-effective methods for safe recycling operations … to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable populations.”

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Here are some of the key advantages of electric vehicles: Environmental Benefits: EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they do not release pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere. Here itself there is a little advantage in terms of pollution.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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There is a significant waiting period of over 8-12 months for hybrids for some models like Invicto and HyCross and the booking momentum continues. The contrarian view is that in a lifecycle of over 50,000 kilometres usage – EVs are still cleaner with thermal powered energy.

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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. Expand credits for fleet downsizing, adding cleaner vehicles ahead of any regulatory requirements, and for installation of early retrofits. Board book for 16-17 December meeting. forklifts).

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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Even when running the system is quiet—comparable to a household vacuum cleaner, Wrightseed says. The Route powertrain kit, complete with the Fulcrum turbine generator and Wrightspeed GTD reduces fuel consumption, emissions, and noise pollution. The Fulcrum only runs when needed, eliminating idle consumption.

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Just Calm Down About GPT-4 Already

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Brooks, who is now working on his third robotics startup, Robust.AI , has written hundreds of articles and half a dozen books and was featured in the motion picture Fast, Cheap & Out of Control. He’s also turned it into a book. It gives an answer with complete confidence, and I sort of believe it. I’ve read it. It’s superb.

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500 electric buses to be flagged off in Delhi on Jan 23: Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot – ET Auto

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Gahlot said he booked his bus ticket using the ‘One Delhi’ mobile app and asked people to do the same. Underlining the role of public transport in mitigating pollution, the minister said, “I urge the people of Delhi to prioritise the use of public transport.