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Satellite data reveal major loss in volume of Arctic sea-ice since 2003

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autumn and 9% in the winter between 2003 and 2012, an. The researchers used new data from the European Space Agency’s CryoSat-2 satellite spanning 2010 to 2012, and data from NASA’s ICESat satellite from 2003 to 2008 to estimate the volume of sea ice in the Arctic. 2003 to 2008 was 16,300 cu. until 2008.

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API: US Gasoline Demand Slumps to Lowest May Level Since 2003

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million barrels per day, the lowest May level since 2003, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report. million barrels per day, which marked the second lowest May since 2003. With the exception of May 2008 when distillate production stood at 4.5 US gasoline deliveries for May dipped 0.4%

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WMO: Atmospheric Concentrations of Main Greenhouse Gases in 2008 Set New Highs

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Relative contribution of major greenhouse gases to the overall change in radiative forcing between 1979 and 1984 (a) and from 2003 to 2008 (b). Atmospheric levels of major greenhouse gases continue to increase, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) 2008 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. from 2007 to 2008.

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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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He served as Chief Engineer for Ford’s hybrid technologies during 2003 and was also Chief Engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003. From 2006 to 2008, Lane was Chief Procurement Officer and SVP, Supply Chain, at Motorola. Rita Lane, former Vice President of Operations, Apple Inc.,

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IHS Markit: global oil demand still growing in the short term despite increasing focus on EVs

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Current global total liquids oil demand growth is at similar levels to what was recorded during the 2003 to 2007 commodity super-cycle, referred to as the “golden age” of refining. Refined product demand growth has averaged 1.2 At present, current global total liquids oil demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day, the report says.

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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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Total consumption (millions of gallons). 117,251.

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Electric crossover charge: These are the rivals to the Tesla Model Y

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As Tesla finds its sea legs as a larger-scale global automaker, the launch of the Model Y small crossover is its most critical test since the California company started in 2003. When Tesla first delivered the Roadster in 2008 it was a novelty. No other Tesla has faced this much competition. No other Tesla has faced much of any.

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