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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

Team Driivz received a warm and sunny welcome last week in Berlin at the Hubject Intercharge Network Conference 2022 ( ICNC ), and it was a great pleasure to also return this year as a conference sponsor. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

Green Car Congress

Participants at the annual conference also discussed new targets for the future of vehicle production at Volkswagen. The Volkswagen foundry in Hanover uses waste heat from the cooling system in various applications such as heating offices in winter or to heat up drinking water. day in Wolfsburg. At the fourth "Think Blue.

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Bill Ford: Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution; emphasis on green and smart technologies

Green Car Congress

In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “ Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution ” and outlined key public policy areas to help improve the state’s competitiveness and ensure that the state realizes the full benefit of that impending revolution.

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

Creative Greenius

So you can see why I can no longer spend 70 hours a week writing press releases and media advisories, rolling from one conference call to another, and flying from one city to another for media events – no matter how meaningful and satisfying the results were, and no matter how cushy and fun the gig was. ” What a no-brainer.

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Greenius Will Meet With Al Gore To Talk Climate Reality

Creative Greenius

I now travel across the country on a regular basis – when I’m not at my desk at our Manhattan Beach office – roll from one conference call to another on my iPhone, and wear a suit and tie to meetings and events. . I have shaken hands with the whirlwind. In fact I’m writing this on my flight back to L.A.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Cities account for 2% of the world’s area and yet they account for 75% of the resources and 75% of the waste ,” said Cervero. He works for Systemica, who has been contracted to design the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system for the citadel of Masdar. More Americans live in cities than outside of cities. Still, Prof.

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