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Brazil crackdown on X continues with up to $8.9k daily fine for VPN users

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X’s conflict in Brazil started in April when Judge de Moraes ordered the suspension of dozens of X accounts over alleged disinformation, as per a report from the BBC. Even after X’s legal representative had left the social media platform, her bank accounts were frozen just the same.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

It was all fine for about two years until police found out that these are not legal on the public road. There is currently only one company which is based in London that works on the development of first legal electric rickshaw. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link]. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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The Automotive Update: Risk of further automotive job cuts

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The report suggests there will be a 10-15% staff reduction in its sales, finance, IT service and legal department. In the UK, Nissan has cancelled night shifts on one production line at its Sunderland plant, according to the BBC. Aston Martin has also said it will cut around 5% of its global staff, as reported by Reuters.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Green Car Congress

ºF) above pre-industrial levels to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, and that global GHG emissions would have to peak around 2020 and then sharply decline by 50% to 85% by the year 2050. “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook. AR4 also affirmed that warming would have to be held to no more than 2 ºC to 2.4

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The Automotive Update: European Commission launches new action plan

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The report covers several areas, designed to improve the regions automotive market and make it more competitive globally. The tariff exemption is for cars made in North America that comply with the continents existing free trade agreement, according to the BBC. The company is also deploying a new test-vehicle fleet.