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Foton Motor to extend cooperation with Cummins; second stage of the “China Super Truck” program

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Since 2008, when Foton Motor and Cummins established a joint venture, engines produced by Foton Cummins have covered light-duty and heavy-duty engine series, with emission standards meeting the requirements in the globally strictest emission-related laws and regulations.

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Japan will begin test drilling for oil and gas off Niigata coast in 2013

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Commercialization could begin as early as 2023. The government previously conducted drilling surveys off the coast of Niigata in fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2004, but it was unable to confirm reserves viable for commercialization. Location of Sado Island in the Sea of Japan. Click to enlarge. and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp.

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Renault-Nissan and Russian Technologies create joint venture to finalize strategic partnership with AVTOVAZ

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Renault, which purchased 25% of AVTOVAZ in 2008 and then helped AVTOVAZ in its successful turnaround, will invest about RUB11.3 Total automotive industry volume in Russia last year was 2.65 million vehicles, including light commercial vehicles. Russia is the third largest market for the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

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Natural Gas Vehicles Use Almost 1% of Natural Gas Sold in Europe

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of total natural gas sales within Europe in 2008 (517 billion Nm 3 , according to figures provided by Eurogas). NGVA Europe puts the total number of natural-gas fueled vehicles (light-, medium-, and heavy-duty) at 1,039,325, with light duty cars and commercial vehicles accounting for 76% (793,857). billion Nm 3 of gas—about 0.9%

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. Based on the number of players in the United States that are quite far advanced in their development, like TerraPower, my rough guess is that in 10 years we will see the first commercial civilian vessel with [next-generation] nuclear power,” says Lien.

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BRIMCS countries, and especially China, outspending IEA countries in energy RDD

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The study collected and analyzed data on energy technology research investments and energy technology innovation (ETI) policies in the BRIMCS countries from 2000 to 2008. “ Governmental Energy Innovation Investments, Policies and Institutions in the Major Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico, China, and South Africa.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability. Click to enlarge.

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