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CERA: Canadian Oil Sands Poised to Become the Top Source of Crude Imports to the US in 2010; Could Contribute Up To 36% of US Oil and Refined Products Imports by 2030

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Growth of production of Canadian oil sands. The Canadian oil sands are now poised to become the number one source of US crude oil imports in 2010, according to new research from the IHS CERA Canadian Oil Sands Dialogue. The Role of Canadian Oil Sands in US Oil Supply”.

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US State Department to issue Final EIS on Keystone XL pipeline in August; additional meetings in affected states

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When released, the Final EIS and related documents will be available through the State Department’s website: [link]. This will be followed by a final public meeting in Washington, DC.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. Level 2 240V 3.5 Hitting the Road.

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EPA draft assessment finds no widespread, systemic impacts to drinking water resources from fracking

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Although EPA’s review of data sources available to the agency found specific instances where well integrity and waste water management related to hydraulic fracturing activities did impact drinking water resources, these were small compared to the large number of hydraulically fractured wells across the country. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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First, to design and build the “Mach-I” prototype vehicle maintaining donor vehicle architectural space and using commercially available or demonstrated materials and processes while delivering a 22% reduction compared to the baseline vehicle. million project ($10 million from DOE, $10.3 million from Vehma/Ford) has two main objectives.

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