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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Hyundai introduces next-gen heavy-duty truck at 2013 Seoul Motor Show; 7% improvement in fuel economy

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In addition, the new model boasts enhanced durability resulting from improved components, including dump spring, twin clutch and air suspension, making the truck more economically efficient by lowering maintenance costs. Hyundai is set to hold events for the new car in overseas markets including Peru and Russia.

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Judged by a panel of 76 motoring journalists from 36 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. In 2010, Fiat’s 1.4

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Operators need to be vigilant about cyber security at EV charging stations

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In the early days of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, hackers broke into charging stations along the main road in Russia. These events would affect EVSE operators and drivers in potentially significant ways (i.e., EVSE Maintenance Interface and Hardware/Software Hardening. The impact of cyber attacks. identity theft).

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EC Publishes 6 Calls for Proposals for Transport Research within the Seventh Framework Program; €63M for European Green Cars Initiative and Electromobility

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conferences or events of special relevance to the European transport sector. Major topics groups include: The technology, production, maintenance and operation. FP7-AAT-2010-RTD-RUSSIA. Projects addressing cooperation on maintenance, safety and operations are also sought. Analysis of the state of ERA development.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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In addition to these optional remote online services, standard services such as accident recovery, maintenance management and breakdown management will also be available. Independent individualists use the pickup as an “everyday vehicle” in the city, for evening and weekend activities, and for sporting events. That figure is 0.5%

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Marine Ecosystems Capture Carbon Emissions Equal to Near 50% of Emissions of Global Transport; UN Agencies Propose Blue Carbon Fund for Their Support

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Countries with extensive, shallow coastal areas that could consider enhancing marine carbon sinks include India; many countries in southeast Asia; those on the Black Sea; in West Africa, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, eastern United States and Russia. Carbon cycle. Credit: Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal. Click to enlarge.

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