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

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SiFAB, a scalable proprietary silicon anode battery technology demonstrated in a number of applications, including electric vehicles, power tools, smartphones, personal computers, medical devices and aviation, can deliver up to a 20% increase in gravimetric energy density in lithium-ion batteries versus cells using a graphite anode.

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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Based on the present data, his best estimates of the current annual fuel-consumption rates are: 398 gallons (1,507 liters) per person, 585 gallons (2,214 liters) per licensed driver, 1,033 gallons (3,910 liters) per household, and 530 gallons (2,006 liters) per registered vehicle. Fuel consumed per person. 2003 to 2004. -13%

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Tesla’s most-sustainable cryptocurrency options aren’t plentiful but they are ideal

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Tesla’s mission when it was established in 2003 was to “accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.” ” After producing all-electric powertrains since 2008 with the release of the original Tesla Roadster, the company has saved over 16.5 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2021. 5479 per transaction).

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Mercury Marine Launches New Lower-Emission Outboard Motors with Orbital FlexDI System

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The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003 exhaust emission standards. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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South Korea has improved its fuel economy by one third since 2003. Even though the United States has just 25% of the total population of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations, in 2008 it alone accounted for just above 40% of the 10.3 trillion pkm in 2008. l/100 km (52.3 mpg US) for 2020.

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GM Confirms Wagoner Out, Fritz Henderson to Serve as CEO

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Wagoner, 56, was named president and CEO in 2000, and assumed the role of chairman in 2003. Henderson, 50, was named to his current position in 2008. Kresa became a GM director in 2003. He was previously vice chairman and chief financial officer. Fritz Henderson is an excellent choice to be the next CEO of GM.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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The Indian context India started its ethanol blending program as early as 2003, targeting 5% blending across 9 states and 4 UTs. Ensuring vehicle compatibility Petrol vehicles being sold in the country have been E10 material compliant since 2008. In addition, developing a buffer will ensure the 2G plant utilization can be maintained.

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