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Iran-Khodro to improve fuel economy in 2011

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Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) plans to reduce the fuel consumption of its products to 7.4 liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. By 2014, the company plans to reduce average fuel consumption to 6.5 L/100km (36 mpg US).

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Comment on Some battery makers in China to be forced to cut or halt production due to lack of orders, says TrendForce by DORAMAS

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All the mines in iran and Afghanistan going online what else would anyone expect. Trend force just another moody to disinform for usa's sake of attacking a successful economy Prices of lithium arent falling because there is no demand. Demand is surging, its the supply side that is skyrocketing.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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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. Live by Energy…. The emergence of the U.S.,

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Opinion: How Much Longer Can OPEC Hold Out?

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However, OPEC has been in the line of fire from the western world in light of its stance of not reducing the production levels of its member nations (excluding Iran). The EIA even predicts that OPEC’s net oil exports (excluding Iran) could fall to as low as $380 billion in 2015. Iran Nuclear Deal: A warning sign for OPEC?

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The Saudi Dilemma: To Cut Or Not To Cut

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In spite of reservations expressed by Nigeria and Libya, if Saudi Arabia managed to convince everyone to cut amid the major tensions with Iran ahead of the U.S. It needs to keep revenues high to help its economy climb out of recession and finance ambitious social and economic transformation programs.”. Kemp agrees.

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Renault’s new 2017-2022 plan: 8 EVs, 12 electrified models, 15 autonomous models

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The plan will also leverage the R&D and global economies of scale from Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s largest automotive alliance, while maintaining financial discipline and cost efficiency. Growing market opportunities in Brazil, India, Iran. Expanded Russia presence through Renault and investments in AVTOVAZ (Lada).

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

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& "The major players in the global economy, Europe, the U.S. With the global situation looking increasingly hectic and economies in varying degrees of disarray, there are a lot of questions about the future landscape of business. Often presented as a trade organization, it’s effectively a stop gap for U.S. influence.&