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Tobias Schwarz/Pool via REUTERS Elon Musk sent an email to his employees laying out an ambitious goal: building 500,000 vehicles in 2020. Tesla needs to produce 170,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter — a 17% increase over Q3 — to reach that mark. Musk's email comes after Tesla topped analyst expectations for third-quarter vehicle deliveries. "It will be tough but super exciting if we can exceed 500,000 cars made in a single year for the first time in Tesla history," Musk told his staff in an email reported by Electrek.
Manila, Feb 12 (EFE/EPA).- Air pollution from fossil fuels causes 4.5 million premature deaths each year worldwide, and leads to global economic losses of around $2.9 trillion, Greenpeace warned Wednesday.The Toxic Air Report: The Price of Fossil Fuels compiled by Greenpeace Southeast Asia and the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air said $8 billion dollars are lost every day as a result of fossil fuel air pollution, which is equivalent to 3.3 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP).The study is the first to evaluate the impact of fossil fuel pollution (coal, oil and gas) on the global economy.Researchers came up with the data by calculating the cost of the millions of yearly premature deaths and how these affected productivity, as well as considering health care expenses to treat the myriad diseases caused and aggravated by pollution."Fossil fuels are not only bad for the climate, they're also bad for our health and our economy," Greenpeace Campaigner Khevin Yu said at the presentation of the report in Manila.FOOTAGE SHOWS GREENPEACE PRESS CONFERENCE OFFERED BY GREENPEACE CAMPAIGNER KHEVIN YU IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES.SOUNDBITES: KHEVIN YU, GREENPEACE CAMPAIGNER (IN ENGLISH)
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The Kia EV9 has been declared the World's Best Car for 2024 by the esteemed panel of journalists judging the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year. This significant announcement coincides with International Women's Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries.Prior to casting their votes, the 75 motoring journalists hailing from 52 nations diligently tested numerous car models, thoroughly evaluating every aspect. Among the 63 contenders, the finest automobiles in each category emerged victorious in the initial voting round. After careful analysis and thorough examination, the verdict overwhelmingly favors the Kia EV9 as the leading choice in the realm of electric SUVs. Boasting an impressive seven-seat capacity, it is the first of its kind in this segment. Despite its considerable length of 5 meters, the vehicle excels in aerodynamics, contributing to its exceptional performance. Notably, the Kia EV9 showcases a cutting-edge design, incorporating advanced technology and offering both bidirectional charging and ultra-fast charging capabilities.