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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8 Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners. Jetta also offers its range of diesels and the Jetta hybrid (more on this below). Intake and injection.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It also offers eight hybrid models. GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies" GM "killed" that experiment because it wasnt even CLOSE to being cost effective.

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