Source: What is this? A car for ants? Volvo hypes EX30’s ‘smaller’ CO2 footprint
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Volvo’s upcoming EX30 electric SUV will have a smaller carbon footprint than any of its previous cars, emitting under 30 tons of CO2 over 200,000km of driving, according to a verified life-cycle analysis. The smaller car was made with recycled metal and plastics, a reduction in components, tracing materials via blockchain technology and with plans for production in a factory powered by high levels of climate-neutral energy.
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Source: Microsoft’s AI reaches Indian villages
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Jugalbandi, a chatbot powered by Microsoft and OpenNyAI, is being used to offer insights into more than 170 government programs in 10 indigenous languages via WhatsApp. The aim is to bridge the divide between India’s remote communities and the government information they may need, through a platform with nearly universal recognition. The technology is being tested in India with the idea it could be used more widely.
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Source: DouxMatok takes sweet journey to become Incredo after securing $30M
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Food tech company DouxMatok has changed its name to Incredo and raised $30m in a recent funding round. The company, notable for its Incredo Sugar product, joins others like Supplant, MycoTechnology, Sensient and Joywell Foods in producing healthier versions of sugar alternatives. DouxMatok’s product was developed from real, natural sugar that is combined with a natural carrier to reduce its overall sugar content by between 30% and 50%. CEO Ari Melamud has revealed that there are “aggressive growth plans” for the company for the next two years, expanding its availability across Europe, Israel and the US.
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