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Delving for Joules in the Fusion Mines

Cars That Think

But that hasn’t dampened enthusiasm over an alternative energy source that could make fossil fuels and their effect on the environment relics of a bygone era. What has two wings, can reach a person stranded in a disaster zone, and doubles as a source of precious calories when no other food is available? Colossal Camera Coming to Chile.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Just two countries—Chile and Australia—account for over two-thirds of global lithium reserves, and South Africa, Brazil, Ukraine, and Australia have almost all the manganese reserves. International regulatory frameworks must therefore not only protect supply chains from disruption but also protect human rights and the environment.

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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Globally, a majority of those surveyed say that AVs will be easier, more comfortable safer, more relaxing, more economical, more enjoyable, and friendlier to the environment. Nearly six in 10 people consider themselves “car people,” and 81% feel that the car they drive reflects their personality, a least to some degree.