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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 million users in France in 2017.

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Porsche testing blockchain applications in cars

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This process ensures that all activities are documented in the blockchain in a way that prevents them from being modified, and can be viewed using an app. All activities are documented in the blockchain, making deletions transparent. seconds, the process of opening and closing the car via an app is up to six times faster than before.

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators. Ford is extending its European plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trial to Cologne.

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6 Podcasts About the Joys and Perils of the Great Outdoors

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Starter episode: “The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 1” Matt Pycroft, a filmmaker who specializes in documenting far-flung and hostile outdoor locations, delivers interviews with guests who share his thirst for exploration.

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VW’s PowerCo, Stellantis, Glencore again $1B nickel, copper SPAC do business in in Brazil

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LONDON — World miner Glencore, Stellantis and Volkswagen Crew’s battery unit PowerCo have yes to again a $1 billion do business in by means of blank-cheque treasure ACG Acquisition Corporate to shop for two mines in Brazil, ACG stated. ACG has complete self assurance within the mines.

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Rosneft and BP sign agreement on development of Domanik tight-oil formations

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In a talk at Imperial College London in October 2013, Dr. Michael C. The document was signed within the framework of the St. The joint venture company (Rosneft 51%, BP 49%) will be incorporated in Russia.

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Canada’s Unifor pledge talks with Detroit 3 will goal pensions, wages and EVs

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Unifor’s Particular Auto Council – constituted of lively and retired participants from Normal Motors, Ford and Stellantis – met in London, Ont., Pensions, wages, transition plans to electrical car manufacturing and fresh funding emerged as Unifor’s bargaining priorities in next negotiations with the Detroit 3 automakers.

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