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IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

Green Car Congress

(ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). IBM Slovakia is teaming with ZSE to provide insights into various implementation scenarios and infrastructure options for charging. —ZSE.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program tracking to meet 2018 goals of 25% improvement vs. 2010

Green Car Congress

Attendees presented innovative ideas and successful measures to reduce resource use from around the globe. This year, Volkswagen also honored employees who had demonstrated special commitment in connection with the program. The Zwickau and Pamplona plants have significantly reduced water consumption for vehicle tightness tests.

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Tesla pledges to keep Ukrainian workers’ employment and salary if they serve in military

Teslarati

With a fleet of Powerwalls supporting the Starlink stations in the country, Ukraine would likely be able to maintain its connection to the internet even when power interruptions happen. It’s important we show them how we as a company are helping, what resources we have in place, and how they can also proactively support themselves.

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The FCC's Ban on AI in Robocalls Won't Be Enough

Cars That Think

Voters in Slovakia audio posted to Facebook contained fake, AI-generated audio of a presidential candidate planning to steal the election—which may have tipped the election in another candidate’s favor. The problem, Burger says, is that the FCC, the U.S. Historically, the FCC has gone after only the very largest perpetrators.