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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. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 We have so, so, so many devices.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

Driivz

The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. Together, we are on the fast track to a zero-emissions future through eMobility. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community. Contact us to learn more.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative. Electric vehicle battery recycling and advanced material recovery methods promise a brighter future, yet their widespread adoption remains a journey in the making.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

As we try to objectively study nature, we are often reminded of how natural forces affect us personally. When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass. But we also have to cut emissions from heating.”

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

The electric drivetrain is highly efficient in converting stored energy from batteries into motion, minimizing energy waste. By offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips, EVs help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles for every commute, minimizing congestion in city centers.

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I’ve Done The Math – Now I’m Doing Something About It

Creative Greenius

Every one of those companies’ financial futures depends on that 5,795 gigatons of carbon being turned into greenhouse gas emissions that will literally cook the planet past the point of human habitation. But our friends in the oil, coal and gas industry have 5,795 gigatons of carbon on the books.

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

Current EV

Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. 2 In fact, many believe we will not be able to live without these vehicles in a resource-constrained future.

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