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Construction Industry EV Case Study: McKinstry

Green Fleet Magazine

“We want to be leaders in the built environment, and in the decarbonization of the built environment fleet,” McKinstry Net Zero Program Manager Nicholas Davidson says.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment. Click to enlarge. —Center for Automotive Research.

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What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires

Clean Fleet Report

Is it bad for the environment? According to independent testing and data firm Emissions Analytics , they can be as much as 1,000 times worse for the environment. million metric tons of tire-wear particles are lost to the environment each year, equivalent to 30% of the weight of every tire used in the U.S. See more at E Magazine.

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

— Jack Whitcore, Salem, OR Solid-state batteries have emerged as a promising technological advancement that could potentially revolutionize the EV industry. Moreover, the development of solid-state batteries is driving innovation in the automotive industry. See more at E Magazine. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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The Path Towards Digitalization and the Future

Cars That Think

Big data, Industry 4.0, The higher-end software permits real-time adjustment in-process, everything from cycle time to tool tip position or tool magazine loading for the next jobs, to facilitate both faster startup and precision workflow. This is a sponsored article brought to you by Siemens. This is vital to your success.

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Tesla Sweden employee speaks out after getting expelled from IF Metall union

Teslarati

Moreover, the mechanic shared the reason why he refused to strike against his employer. “The main reason is that I care about the environment and enjoy my job. “When I joined, I was new to the industry, and it was obvious that you should join. And I care a lot about our customers too.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

Clean Fleet Report

This practice isn’t the norm throughout the industry, says only1, but it is gaining in popularity. See more at E Magazine. However, your local junkyard may have contacts with large auto glass manufacturers, many of whom, according to only1autoglass, “are innovating and coming up with new ways to recycle auto glass, for multiple reuses.”

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