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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11% a year until 2030, making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. To this end, we are investing one billion euros in South America by 2026.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!) Details were scarce, but he has announced that, “ a decision has been made, that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia unless they are electric ones.” Hang on,” I responded. “I

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Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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Turbochargers can help downsized engines improve fuel economy as much as 20 to 40% in gasoline and diesel engines, respectively, when compared with larger naturally aspirated engines and still provide the same or better engine performance. Engines Forecasts Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol.

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Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

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Clients include government agencies, petroleum companies, automobile companies, chemical and biofuel companies, professional service firms and law firms. MM Bbl/day from Caribbean and Atlantic Basin (CAB) sources: Eastern Canada, Mexico, South America, and West Africa. In 2010, US crude imports comprised: About 1.8

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Report: Stellantis Discusses Engine Plans

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We are growing capacity, adding capacity, for South America, the Middle East and Europe and Asia Pacific.” Bly said Stellantis' strategy will see new engines and improved versions of current gasoline powertrains. From Automotive News :& As for the U.S.,

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Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

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These include greater resistance to damage from heat, spilled gasoline, water, and oxygen. With automobile manufacturers already testing nano-cellulose-reinforced plastics with promising results, he predicted they would be used within two years. Another is curaua, a plant related to pineapple that is cultivated in South America.

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