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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report shows why an “ecosystem” of products is key to addressing climate change

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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report highlighted a number of key aspects of the company’s business, from its plans for the future to the rationale behind its focus on developing an ecosystem of products. Tesla stated that sustainability drives everything for Tesla, which is true not only for its products but also for its values and mission.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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Fortunately, we still have a narrow window of opportunity to alter the Earth’s climate path, and I believe we can do it. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences. Deforestation is contributing to climate change. Let’s pledge—and act now—to create a cleaner, greener planet.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs

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Heath has great job security: half of Phoenix residents are at risk of an emergency room visit or worse if their electricity fails during a future heat wave, according to a recent study. In other words, an incremental efficiency improvement in heating will have a much bigger overall impact on energy demand and therefore climate change.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy.

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Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power

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A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered—a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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Ultimately, to manage climate change, the world needs to stop emitting greenhouse gases from vehicles and power plants. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone. Electric vehicles powered from a clean grid are an essential step in the right direction. Resources.

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