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Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

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Then the "J" got dropped and it became the 2000 for just the 1983 model year. Because nothing stayed the same for long in the Pontiac J-Body world, the 1984 model was called the 2000 Sunbird (because the Monza-based Sunbird had been so good that the name deserved a revival, apparently). For 1982, the Pontiac J-Car was called the J2000.

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EIA: US exports of distillate fuel continue to grow; refinery distillate yields up to about 28%

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US exports of distillate fuel (which includes diesel) reached a record 656,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2010 and have grown every year since 2003, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Growth in US distillate exports, 2003-2010. Click to enlarge.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

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The Hyundai Motor Group was formed in 2000 after buying out Kia. In 2003, the first Hyundai Genesis arrived, and in 2015, the luxury brand became a standalone marque. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) Kia is launching price-competitive electric models, including the EV3, EV4, and EV5.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Wagon R | 1999-present A common sight on our streets today, the popular Wagon R didn’t quite set sales charts on fire when it arrived in the year 2000. Buyers took time to warm up to its boxy styling and accept the price premium it commanded over the 800 and Zen for its tall boy look and added practicality.

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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These shocks pushed energy prices higher in much of the world, with oil prices reaching a record annual average of more than $100 per barrel (bbl) for the first time. Brent oil prices were on average 40% higher than 2010 and exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time ever; at $111.26/bbl, Prices increased in all regions.

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Using parking reform as a tool to influence travel behavior

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As a result, between 2000 and 2005, the share of public transit use went up by 7%, while the share of cars in traffic declined by 6%. European cities are ahead of the rest of the world in charging rational prices for on-street parking. specifically applying parking fees to transit.

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Korean consortium forming JV with Bolivian miner Comibol for lithium production in Salar de Uyuni

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Prices reached $4,752 per ton as of 28 July, up $200 compared with last month and almost 100% from 2003, government data show. The global lithium market has been expanding by 6% annually since 2000, according to KORES. It forecasts the rate will top 20% in the coming years given demand projections for electric drive vehicles.

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