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Masdar running blogging contest tackling smart cities and sustainable development

Green Car Congress

Masdar, the UAE’s sustainable city, is running a blogging contest ; the 500-600 word entries must address the following question: “How can cities contribute to the advancement of sustainable development and address issues including water, energy and waste?” World Future Energy Summit 2014. The International Water Summit (IWS) 2014.

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Driving Dystopia: Eight Automakers Accused of Lying About Customer Data Protections

The Truth About Cars

The brands stated during a congressional inquiry that they would provide information to government officials upon their request, despite having previously signed onto the Consumer Privacy Protection Principles in 2014 where they vowed only to hand over customer data when given a formal court order or search warrant.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

Green Car Congress

The implementation of these apps is incorporated into new infotainment systems—debuting in select 2014 model year vehicles—that will change how in-vehicle apps are offered. The portal also will host a blog for developers to keep them informed on the latest news and information.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

In 2014, the day was expanded to a whole week and National Drive Electric Week was born. Attend an online or in-person event. Plug In America, along with the Electric Vehicle Association and the Sierra Club , joined the effort and the first National Plug In Day was held on October 16th, 2011. Watch an EV parade.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

But the appellate judge ruled that the Washington Privacy Act requires plaintiffs to prove that “his or her business, his or her person, or his or her reputation” has been threatened. The plaintiffs in the four other cases had appealed a prior judge’s dismissal. It’s not clear what it’s going to take to move the needle on the privacy issue.

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The Human Factor: Why Call Centers Should be More than Just Phones

Green Car Reports

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects customer service call-center employment to grow 39 percent from 2014 to 2024. And the reasons for contact could range from inquiring about a mysterious rash on a person’s hand, updating a prescription, answering personal finance questions or submitting loan documents.

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The end of EV Sales

EV Sales

"Hello, my name is Jose Pontes and i'm a what you can call a car geek, with a particular interest in the green side of the auto landscape." - It was with these words that i introduced myself on the first post, back in late 2012, explaining why i had created this blog and promising to post reports on the 25(!) Goodbye and good luck y'all!

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