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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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This is intended to create the basis for a successful industrialisation of quantum computing in Germany and Europe. In the Stimulus and Future Package, the German Government has given a big boost to the development of Quantum Computers. —Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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

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Only under the final scenario—named “Forced Revitalization”—in which the pandemic’s disruptive impact to the global economy and mobility combined with strong government intervention to accelerate alternative technologies did oil demand decline after 2025. 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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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. The market for heavy-duty trucks in Europe and North America has plunged about 60% from its peak in 2006. Leif Johansson.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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In the future, emission laws from the various countries will become more harmonised and with a global technology platform in place, it is hoped that the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development, as well as purchasing and production.

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

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Last year people were able to get unleveraged tax equity financing to monetize the production tax credits at yields to the tax investor of 6-7%; this year tax equity investors are seeking yields ranging from 10-15% for leveraged tax equity transactions utilizing the investment tax credit that is now available under the Stimulus Bill.