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Tesla’s most-sustainable cryptocurrency options aren’t plentiful but they are ideal

Teslarati

Yesterday, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla would be eliminating the ability to purchase vehicles with Bitcoin after citing environmental challenges. Tesla’s mission when it was established in 2003 was to “accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.” Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2021. .”

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

As oil prices decreased in the 1990s, the consumer acceptance of hydrous ethanol fueled cars greatly decreased and purchases of gasoline fueled automobiles returned to previous levels. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2): Brewster, S.C.,

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EngineLab Developing New Approach to Engine Control

Green Car Congress

If you are driving a 2008 Acme Motors A1, it may have launched in 2006 and the microprocessor may have been sourced in 2003. The simulation environment is too expensive—hundreds of thousands of dollars—for anyone aside from automakers and major suppliers to purchase and the entire process takes time and money.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) sponsors a broad program of connected vehicle research ; the research is a multimodal program that involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices to improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. Source: Weigle 2008.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Electromotive to Collaborate on Charging Infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Elektromotive collaboration will also undertake education programs and develop incentive schemes to attract EV purchasers. As well as continuing with further development of its infrastructure system, Elektromotive will purchase or lease EVs built by the Alliance.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. He knew very little about making cars but proved to be a quick study.

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