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Toyota Joint-venture engine plant in China begins production of advanced four-cylinder engines

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Ltd (GAC), began production in October of a lineup of four-cylinder, in-line AR engines at its plant in Nansha, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. The AR is an advanced engine that offers improved fuel efficiency despite its larger displacement, along with higher maximum output, cleaner emissions, and lower noise output.

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Sasol embarking on feasibility study on a US gas-to-liquids facility in Louisiana

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The project is slated to be the first plant in the US to produce Fischer-Tropsch GTL transportation fuels and other products from natural gas, according to Sasol. GTL transportation fuel is cleaner burning than conventional diesel with a roughly comparable, and potentially lower, greenhouse gas profile, Sasol says.

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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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Crucially, production costs will be reduced to meet the demand of the Chinese market. This will contribute to cleaner air quality in the major urban areas of China. million) investment made by OXIS into new processes and production machinery in preparation for mass production of Lithium-sulfur cell technology.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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The base of the hydrogen engine is a series-production 2009 model year two-stroke carbureted gasoline marine outboard with 9.9 Because the design target included low system cost and production viability, exotic hydrogen storage and one- off fuel delivery solutions were precluded. —were carried over from the production engine.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several female couples that exclusively owned Subaru products. This just meant focusing on outdoorsy types with a penchant for smaller vehicles.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several lesbian couples that exclusively owned Subaru products. It’s invariably mentioned whenever they ask me about what their next vehicle should be.

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EPRI Analysis estimates costs of fully developing US smart grid could reach $476B; benefits up to $2T

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The analysis updates EPRI’s 2004 EPRI assessment, which estimated the cost of implementing a smart grid at $165 billion. Enables New Products, Services, and Markets. trillion and $2 trillion. The updated analysis assumes steady deployment of smart grid technologies beginning in 2010 and continuing through 2030.

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