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Tesla to build a battery and motor recycling facility at Gigafactory Shanghai

Tesla is preparing to build a new battery cell and electric motor recycling facility at its Gigafactory Shanghai in China, according to documents filed with the local authorities. In order for battery-electric vehicles to increase their positive environmental advantage over combustion engines, companies need to incorporate recycling of critical components. Combustion engines burn gas, and once…
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Sony Bravia TVs are now getting Android TV’s ‘Discover’ homescreen

After making its debut earlier this week, the latest version of the Android TV homescreen is expanding to a major part. The Android TV “Discover” homescreen is now rolling out to Sony Bravia TVs. Rolling out as of the past week or so, the updated version of the Android TV homescreen is on its way to various Sony Bravia TV models. Sony sent out an email blast to customers last week saying…
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A Scottish university finds new life for old wind turbine blades

A team at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has figured out how to recycle glass-reinforced polymer composites (GRP) that are used in wind turbine blades. The university has partnered with Norwegian offshore wind developer Aker Offshore Wind and green investment company Aker Horizons to implement its new technology. This plan could potentially prevent a huge number of wind turbine blades…
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Honda announces four electric motorcycles to debut in next few years

Honda recently announced a big push for electrification, pledging that it would be 100% electric by 2040, at which point it would no longer sell gas-powered vehicles. And with motorcycles making up a decent chunk of Honda’s sales, the company is now announcing plans for four new models of electric motorcycles. The company hasn’t revealed any firm details about the size or type of the new…
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