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Honda’s 2016 Pilot features more power, 9-speed option, new drivetrain capabilities

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2016 Honda Pilot. Reflecting Pilot’s role as a key US export model, this system was developed, tuned and tested at various locations in the US and around the world—including in Imperial Dunes “Glamis”, California; Moscow, Russia; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Click to enlarge.

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CA Hydrogen Stations, 2016 Hyundai Tucson Driven, 2015 Nissan Leaf Deals: Today's Car News

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Today, drivers find that California hydrogen fueling stations often don't work, we sample the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, and the 2015 Nissan Leaf gets bigger discounts. The United Arab Emirates ends its fuel subsidies, and attempts to bring prices in line with international rates. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson compact.

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BMW Group sourcing aluminum produced using solar energy from EGA

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EGA is the only aluminum producer in the United Arab Emirates—making it the fifth-largest aluminum-producing country in the world. With more than 400 customers in over 50 countries, EGA is one of the largest suppliers of foundry alloys to the automotive industry worldwide.

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INPEX and Total launch the $34B Ichthys offshore Australia LNG Project; entire 8.5 Mt/y LNG output already sold for 15 years

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First production is expected at the end of 2016. The group has interests in LNG projects in Indonesia, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Angola, and Russia. Ichthys will develop approximately 3 billion barrels oil equivalent of reserves, including around 500 million barrels of condensate.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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In 2020, the size of the market increased four times compared to 2016, reaching an estimated $118 billion. Electric bus (e-bus) sales are the second-largest category, although annual investment in the segment has decreased from $21 billion in 2016 to $11 billion in 2020. billion for the 2.5GW Dogger Bank project in the UK North Sea.

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Saudi Aramco, Dow sign Sadara JV Shareholders’ agreement; all units expected to be on line by 2016

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First production units are expected to come on line in the second half of 2015. All units are expected to be up and running in 2016. Dow will leverage its global marketing know-how to market and sell on behalf of Sadara to the rest of the world.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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The organisation is now working on projects in Missouri, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, the Midwest, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. TransPod reported the closure of the first $15 million round of funding from Angelo Investments in November 2016. Conclusion.

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