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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

Green Car Congress

Energy is the foundation of Russia, its economy, its government, and its political system. They pose an existential threat to the industry and therefore to the Russian economy: The revenues Russia can earn from its crude and natural gas exports face intense pressure. The emergence of the U.S., This has transformed the U.S.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When the world economy starts to grow again, all countries, and especially China and the U.S., Play (RED) board rocks The group harnesses the power of Fortune 500 brand names to fight disease in Africa. That is a mistake that could cost the United States everything - especially if this recession is followed by a period of fast growth.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD currently exports gasoline-powered cars to Africa, South America, and the Middle East, but they compete on price, not quality. Play Small Biz Tips Brewing community in Oakland A local coffee shop gets off the ground during the worst economy in recent history. "Their cars are way behind Toyota, for sure," Sokol admits.

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