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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 We have so, so, so many devices.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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The KPMG research finds that the external environmental costs of 11 key industry sectors jumped 50% from US$566 to US$846 billion in 8 years (2002 to 2010), averaging a doubling of these costs every 14 years. Total environmental cost 2010 vs growth in environmental cost since 2002 vs environmental intensity improvement. Source: KPMG.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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DOE is looking for information on other and related potential early market applications, including but not limited to airport ground support equipment, personal mobility applications, and grounds-keeping equipment. Analysis of excess and/or waste hydrogen sources. Combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell systems.

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The Sneaky Standard

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Personal computing has changed a lot in the past four decades, and one of the biggest changes, perhaps the most unheralded, comes down to compatibility. It was wasteful, made being a hardware manufacturer more costly, and added to consumer confusion. Ebbing demand for personal computers has slowed innovation in advanced PCs.

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LowCVP announces winners of Low Carbon Urban Mobility Technology Challenge

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Research for the system, which bundles a number of advanced technologies began in 2002. WeatherVelo specializes in eco-vehicles for personal urban mobility, to bridge the gap between two-wheelers and cars. The current design can carry up to 24 passengers, including 11 seats and 1 wheelchair space. Ecospin Ltd. WeatherVelo Ltd.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) sponsors a broad program of connected vehicle research ; the research is a multimodal program that involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices to improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. V2V Communications for Safety.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

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HEV - The current generation of production Hybrids are 100% gas fueled vehicles with a few EV tricks like Regen Braking and no wasteful Idling. EVs are a smart and efficient choice for personal transportation. Formed in 2002, our efforts for "100+MPG Hybrids" took off when we built PRIUS+ , the worlds first plug-in Prius).

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