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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

Green Car Congress

There has been a slight excess of lead in some Continental electronic components, most of which have been delivered since 2016, identified by Continental and immediately reported to the authorities at the beginning of June 2019. It sets limits on certain materials for vehicles, such as the heavy metals lead, mercury and cadmium.

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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. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. The world generated a record 53.6

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