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Tesla: Battery Revolution Just Reached Critical Mass

Tesla Motors Inc. is making a huge bet that millions of small batteries can be strung together to help kick fossil fuels off the grid. The idea is a powerful one - one that's been used to help justify the company's $5bn factory near Reno, Nev. - but batteries have so far only appeared in a handful of true, grid-scale pilot projects.

BP: Global Energy Demand to Increase 30 Percent by 2035

BP's Energy Outlook predicts that global energy demand will increase about 30 percent by 2035, driven by increasing prosperity in developing countries, partially offset by rapid gains in energy efficiency.

Hewlett-Packard, General Motors Save Suppliers $12Bn By Reducing Emissions

Hewlett-Packard, General Motors and Bank of America are among the major purchasers that are saving billions and reducing emissions by working with their suppliers to improve environmental management, according to a CDP report.

More Piracy Near Philippines Forces Ships To Change Routes

A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other waters, increasing costs and extending the time it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key Asian destinations, according to Reuters.

AI Adoption Linked To Faster Revenue Growth, Research Shows

Organizations who reported faster growth in revenue over the past three years were also more likely to be further ahead in using artificial intelligence, according to new research by IT consulting company Infosys.

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More Pay, Greater Confidence Lift U.S. Retail Sales - But Brick-and-Mortar Chains Lag

Americans stepped up their auto buying and online shopping in December, reflecting a boost in confidence after the election and a solid increase in pay.

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VW Dropped From Trusted-Cargo Program Over Cheating Scandal

The emissions-cheating scandal that has cost Volkswagen AG more than $20bn has also made it harder to import its cars to the U.S.

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Solar Could Beat Coal To Become The Cheapest Power On Earth

Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it's likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.

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Sourcing a Safer Battery (That Won't Catch Fire)

Mike Zimmerman likes to shock his guests by using a hammer to drive a nail through a solid polymer lithium metal battery. Nothing happens - and that's a good thing.

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Stainless Steel NFC Tag Tracks Safety Device Maintenance

Engineering company Process Systems Engineering (PSE) is marketing a near field communication (NFC) RFID label it developed this year that will identify safety-instrumented system devices at industrial locations, as well as track each device's maintenance and calibration history.

Carbon Trust Launches New Waste Management Standards

Companies are increasingly realizing the environmental and economic benefits of effective waste management - fewer methane emissions from landfills, reduced waste hauling costs and new revenue streams from reuse and recycling among them. Several new tools aim to help companies and other organizations achieve these goals and receive recognition for their work.

GE: Tech Upgrades Could Cut Power Plant CO2 Emissions by 1Bn Metric Tons

Carbon dioxide emissions from the world's fleet of coal and gas plants can be reduced by 10 percent using existing hardware and software upgrades, according to a recently released General Electric report.

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