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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

Green Car Congress

Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products. Still, use of methylene chloride has remained widespread, even after EPA banned one consumer use in 2019.

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The Engineer Behind Samsung’s Speech Recognition Software

Cars That Think

The model was commercialized in 2019 and is now part of Samsung’s Galaxy phone. They include the power-normalized cepstral coefficients , which improve the accuracy of speech recognition in environments with disturbances such as additive noise, changes in the signal, multiple speakers, and reverberation.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

Cars That Think

million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. John Shegerian People might say, how is that possible given that we’re talking more about environment and there are more companies like yours? The world generated a record 53.6

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Scrappage Policy in India: Will It Boost EV Adoption?

Get Electric Vehicle

Since the second part of 2019, the Indian car industry has been in turmoil. Scrapping inoperable automobiles is also good for the environment. Vehicles that are over 15 years old in commercial use and over 20 years old in personal use will be eligible for scrapping. Cleaner, safer and economical vehicles on the road.

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OLA Electric Scooter Ownership Blog - Dark Knight

Plug In India

If your charging infra is from solar & battery recycling is sorted, then it’s the ideal for environment. Solar at home,EV for commute & rain water harvesting at home that’s the best we can contribute to cleaner environment. For me personally with walking, Scott eBike & eOla (Dark Knight).

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. In every year up to and including 2019, the average emissions of new passenger cars entering the European fleet have been materially below the standard (of 130 gCO2/km).

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