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Study indicates that plug-in hybrid cars are more polluting than expected

Jornal de Negócios4 September 2026 at 06:07

A study conducted by the ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation) indicated that plug-in hybrid cars are significantly more polluting than initially predicted. The main reason for this discrepancy is the fact that these vehicles are charged less frequently and driven in electric mode with less regularity than initial calculations estimated.

Estudo: trabalhadores dizem que IA os faz parecer mais competentes do que são

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Study: workers say AI makes them appear more competent than they are

A study conducted with nearly 10,000 workers in Europe and the Americas revealed that the majority of employees believe that artificial intelligence enhances their professional reputation, with 64% admitting to using it for tasks they would not be able to perform on their own. This situation has put managers in doubt when deciding on promotions, creating a dilemma between evaluating employees' actual skills and the impact of AI on their performance.

Euronews Portugal04/09/26, 06:27

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How often should you change your car's coolant?

The car's coolant, also known as antifreeze, is essential for the proper functioning of the engine, as it maintains the ideal temperature of the power unit, preventing overheating or freezing. Proper maintenance of this fluid is crucial, as failing to pay attention to the correct replacement time or not detecting any possible leaks can result in serious vehicle breakdowns.

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El Periódico Mediterráneo - General04/09/26, 06:00

iPhones novos: o que esperar dos preços e das datas da próxima geração da Apple

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New iPhones: what to expect from prices and dates of Apple's next generation

Apple will hold next Wednesday at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, the presentation of its next generation of iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and for the first time, a foldable model. The event, called "Surprising and brilliant," is scheduled to start at 2 PM (Brasília time). The prices of the new devices are one of the big unknowns, with analysts indicating expectations of an increase driven by rising component costs, especially due to growing demand for artificial intelligence chips in data centers.

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oglobo04/09/26, 04:00

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85% of Portuguese youth already use AI

A study reveals that 85% of Portuguese youth already use artificial intelligence, mainly in the school context. About 47% of respondents use AI to write texts or do assignments, while 48% use the technology to make summaries, showing the growing integration of AI in the academic daily life of young people in Portugal.

Correio da Manhã04/09/26, 01:30

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