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Polestar finds majority of EV buyers switch because of tech, not the environment

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But while the environment is not necessarily the most notable driver for EV purchases in the United States, the study found that younger drivers were much more concerned about appearing environmentally conscious than older buyers. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Just send a message to simon @teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Virginia Tech researchers find estimates of the carbon cycle are incorrect; implications for models

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Virginia Tech researchers, in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, have discovered that key parts of the global carbon cycle used to track movement of carbon dioxide in the environment are not correct, which could significantly alter conventional carbon cycle models. Dorheim, K.

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2024 Will Be an Exciting Year in Tech

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Seventy-eight countries are holding major elections this year, and they’re doing so in an environment where fake images have grown more realistic and more prevalent. This article is part of our special report Top Tech 2024. But while you’re watching the events, a network of AI-enhanced surveillance tech will be watching you.

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Audi, Freiburg University of Mining and Technology investigating bio-leaching and membrane mining for high-tech elements

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The Audi Environmental Foundation, a subsidiary of AUDI AG founded in 2009, has joined forces with the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology to research new ways of mining high-tech elements. Moreover, mining activities have a drastic impact on the environment.

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Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Virginia Tech partner on research into impact of airborne particles on aeroengine operation

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Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have signed a joint agreement with Virginia Tech for pre-competitive research focused on the impact of environmental contaminants on aeroengine operation and testing. —Changmin Son, the Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Professor at Virginia Tech.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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and its environs. A robot that removes litter Trash is often found in and near bodies of water, threatening wildlife, community members, and the overall environment. Shaheer Alam A high concentration of nitrogen and other gasses has reduced native plant species and the overall biodiversity in Fremont, Calif.,

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Rock Tech Lithium to collaborate with Fraunhofer Institute and Circulor to pursue CO2-neutral lithium

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Rock Tech, which plans to supply lithium hydroxide to manufacturers of batteries for electric cars from 2024, plans to build the first European lithium hydroxide factory (converter) in Brandenburg, Germany. Based on the work of Fraunhofer and Circulor, Rock Tech will create a material passport for its product. Earlier post.)

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