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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected both consumer and commercial transportation, but global oil demand will probably continue to grow through 2030, according to a new study. In three of the four scenarios, global oil demand continued to grow through 2030. Lines represent global oil demand by study scenario.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform. By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. Click to enlarge. Leif Johansson.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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Johansson outlined that after substantial growth in recent years thanks to both organic growth and through acquisitions, the company is now ready to become globally competitive. He also noted a slight upturn in certain countries including China, Japan and India, thanks to Government stimulus packages.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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In 2008, Valero Energy CEO Bill Kless had said that using corn to produce ethanol will make food so expensive in poor countries that it will cause more misery than global warming. It is believed Valero purchased the plants at 30% of their original construction cost. (In Earlier post.). Financing challenges. of Agriculture.