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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

Green Car Congress

Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products. Methylene chloride is also used in industrial settings for making other chemicals.

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The Creepy New Digital Afterlife Industry

Cars That Think

You decide, after some months of interacting with the 4evru’s version of your father, that while you are somewhat glad to learn who your father truly was, you’re mourning the loss of the person you thought you knew. What is the digital afterlife industry? The chatbot would then talk “as” that person.

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BYD introduces fifth brand to focus on professional and personalized new energy vehicles

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BYD has introduced its fifth brand—Fang Cheng Bao—to meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle models. Fang Cheng Bao is a significant addition to BYD’s diversified brand matrix, following its Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza, and Yangwang.

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Chart Industries expands liquid hydrogen and LNG business with strategic agreements

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Chart Industries and fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power Inc. Plug Power is well-positioned in the industry with capabilities in generation, liquefaction and distribution of hydrogen fuel, complementing its position in the design, construction, and operation of more than 100 customer-facing hydrogen fueling stations.

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Comment on Xiaomi founder sees auto industry as 'winner takes all' by JohnW

CN EV Post

That's in contrast to Nio's William Li's view that the automotive industry is not a winner-take-all business, but rather one where there is a great deal of personalized demand to be met.

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Odd Car Designs Are Lacking In Today’s Auto Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

Is it just me, or has all the fun been sucked out of the auto industry? Cars were an extension of one’s personality and were intended to make a statement. In previous decades, the unique design of a car was something to be celebrated. A bit before my time, not just fish could have fins […].

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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

Teslarati

Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. The system uses the car’s interior camera system to identify occupants, approximate their size, and personalize settings to optimize comfort and ease of use.

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