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Amazon invests in startup producing ‘net-zero carbon fuels’ for transportation

GeekWire

based startup that is developing what it describes as “net-zero carbon fuels” that can be used in transportation. Last year Amazon released its first sustainability report, which showed that the company’s 2019 greenhouse gas emissions rose over the previous year by 15%. based company.

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Why sustainable transportation needs 5G connectivity and digitalisation

CIO Business Intelligence

Decarbonising transportation through electrification is critical to helping companies and economies meet net-zero emissions targets. Fortunately, three forces are combining to make this vision for sustainable transportation a reality: connectivity, digitalisation, and cross-sector collaboration.

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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

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Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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Health savings account custodian HealthEquity acquires Seattle transportation startup Luum

GeekWire

Founded in 2012, Luum works with hospitals, universities, tech companies, and more, offering software that facilitates parking management and integration with mobility apps, among other features. million in the third quarter, up 14%, and non-GAAP net income of $32.2 HealthEquity reported revenue of $179.4 million.

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Large graffiti painted on street outside Amazon’s Seattle HQ targets company as ‘Prime polluter’

GeekWire

A message for Amazon and CEO Andy Jassy, painted on Sixth Avenue in Seattle outside the company’s headquarters buildings. Stand.earth Photo) Amazon and CEO Andy Jassy were the targets of a large graffiti message painted on Sixth Avenue outside the company’s Seattle headquarters on Thursday. “It’s time for Mr.

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Uber and Lyft drivers will get expanded death benefits thanks to new Washington state law

GeekWire

(Bigstock Photo) The families of drivers in Washington state working for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft will receive enhanced survivor death benefits under a new bill passed by state lawmakers. Liz Berry, one of the bill’s sponsors, said in a statement.

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Electric car company Polestar is going public via SPAC

The Verge

Polestar, the Swedish electric car company that is a joint venture between Volvo and Geely, is going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Polestar is the latest EV company — and futuristic transportation company — to go public via a reverse merger with a so-called “blank check” company.

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