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The Richer They Get, the More Meat They Eat

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This was as you would expect, because as people get richer they can buy more of the food they really want. Spain is the best example: Since 1975, its average meat supply has more than doubled, peaking at 120 kg in 2002 before dropping back to today’s 100 kg.

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Europe Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking

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Back in the 1970s, when antilock braking systems—the original active safety feature—started to become common, customers rushed to buy it as an option because they loved the way it stopped the car on slick pavement. This article appears in the January 2022 print issue as “Brakes That Slam Themselves.”. Mandates aren’t the only way.

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Worldwide Campaign for Neurorights Notches Its First Win

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It also states that neural data will be considered equivalent to a human organ—which would prohibit the buying or selling of such data. The NeuroRights Foundation can claim much of the credit for the developments in Chile , Spain, and the U.N. Neuroscience is not just another field of knowledge,”. IEEE Spectrum.

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Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

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Have you heard of bidirectional EV chargers and are thinking of buying one for your EV but still not really sure what they do? This article is your lighthouse: it will give you some background on what bidirectional EV charging means and how it works. Owning an EV gives you access to much more than just a greener lifestyle.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version was quick enough for any urban or highway situation we encountered during test drives of pre-production versions that spanned seven hours over two October days in and around Barcelona, Spain. The EX30 will be a big part of that.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. For instance, in Spain, SEAT’s recommended list price for its Mii electric is just €17.900 and the Nissan Leaf, one of the most popular EV models on the market, is available for €25.900.

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