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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ —Gabriel Collins.

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Nacero transitioning unbuilt facility from low-carbon gasoline to SAF and LCAF; TOPSOE MTJet

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Nacero will transition its current pre-construction, multi-billion USD facility in Penwell, Texas—designed to produce low carbon gasoline—to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and lower carbon aviation fuel (LCAF). TIGAS efficiently produces high-value gasoline from natural gas, shale gas, or associated gas.

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Nacero selects Topsoe’s TIGAS technology for gas-to-gasoline unit; reducing lifecycle carbon footprint up to 50%

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Nacero has licensed Topsoe TIGAS (Topsoe Improved Gasoline Synthesis) technology for its multi-billion USD natural-gas-to-gasoline facility in Penwell, Texas to produce 100,000 barrels per day of gasoline component ready for blending into US commercial grades. The captured CO 2 will be used for enhanced oil recovery.

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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price

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When will electric vehicles be priced as low as comparable gasoline vehicles—or even lower than them? And while most brands haven’t yet scaled up and cut battery costs to the point where they can reach that affordability point, a Chinese import called Kandi.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra models, although the Elantra Hybrid does now get the larger 10.3-inch Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. inch infotainment screen. with other markets to follow.

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Chevy Blazer EV revealed, lower-priced VW ID.4, flagship Porsche electric SUV: Today’s Car News

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4 is shifting to American-made and becoming more affordable. The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has been revealed, and it shares nothing except a name with the gasoline Blazer. Volkswagen’s ID.4 Porsche is working on a flagship electric SUV. And the Chevy Blazer EV will cover a wide range of wants and needs.

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Bosch info chart provides guidance on selection of gasoline or diesel

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Bosch has produced a compact chart outlining the information drivers need to choose between gasoline or diesel powertrains. The advantages of the two powertrains are compared, and those who are uncertain can decide whether their individual driving profile is best suited to the diesel or gasoline variant.

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