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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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With the massive factory still awaiting its final approval, some of Giga Berlin’s critics have reiterated concerns about the electric vehicle factory’s water consumption. Elon Musk has been asked about Giga Berlin’s water consumption in the past. The factory just is not a very intense consumer of water per square meter. “The

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BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses: ECMS

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BASF has completed the carve-out of its mobile emissions catalysts and precious metal services businesses and named the separate legal entity BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS). As a standalone entity, ECMS operates its own legal entities, IT system landscape and services independently. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Model Y production formally restarts at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg

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While Giga Berlin-Brandenburg has been reported to be using half as much water as an asparagus farm , anti-Tesla narratives in the area still depict the EV maker as an entity that would take away water from the area’s residents. Together, we condemn the attack, which must have legal consequences for the attackers.

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3 Duke Energy subsidiaries plead guilty to 9 criminal violations of Clean Water Act; $102M settlement

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Under the plea agreement, both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, must certify that they have reserved sufficient assets to meet legal obligations with respect to its coal ash impoundments within North Carolina, obligations estimated to be approximately $3.4

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. In seawater, methane is usually consumed by microbes. This can lead to local seawater acidification. Resources.

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Tesla defends Giga Berlin, posts response to critics’ concerns as final approval nears

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Tesla, for its part, has started defending Giga Berlin, responding to some of its critics’ biggest concerns about the facility. . Tesla assured that Gigafactory Berlin would not be detrimental to the drinking water supply of the area. ” Tesla also highlighted that the Oder-Spree district sees no water scarcity.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. Top: full powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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