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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e., million (US$12.8

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Fusion Fuel Green partners with CCC to develop green hydrogen demonstrator plants in Middle East

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Commenting on the news, Richard Thompson, Editorial Director at MEED, part of GlobalData, said: For nearly a century, the Gulf’s abundant supplies of accessible hydrocarbons has put it at the center of a gas-guzzling global economy. Territories that were largely desert in the middle of the 20th century are now thriving oil economies.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. All-aluminum block and oil pan. A structural aluminum oil pan further stiffens the powertrain. Advanced oiling system, with available dry-sump system.

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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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These figures raise the pressing question of whether scarce government funds might be better allocated to move the United States towards a low-carbon economy. billion went to traditional sources—such as coal and oil—and $2.3 Adeyeye et al. More than half the subsidies for renewables—$16.8 Of the fossil fuel subsidies, $70.2

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New GM EcoTec3 engine family for 2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups; direct injection, cylinder deactivation and CVVT

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SAE-certified horsepower and torque ratings and EPA fuel economy estimates for the new Silverado and Sierra will be available beginning early next year. —Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer and program manager. A structural aluminum oil pan further stiffens the bottom of the block. Advanced oiling system.

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Chevrolet introduces Dynamic Fuel Management cylinder deactivation on 2019 Silverado; Tula Dynamic Skip Fire

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Dynamic Fuel Management enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power you want, seamlessly delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy. —Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer. —Jordan Lee. V-8 DFM VVT DI (L84) for Chevrolet Silverado. V-6 and E-85-capable 5.3L

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Sales in emerging markets are increasing, led by Southeast Asia and Brazil, India and Thailand Electric car sales continued to increase in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) outside China in 2023, but they remained low overall. Several major carmakers already in Brazil are developing hybrid ethanol-electric models as a result.