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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars.

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2024 Isuzu MU-X Review

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For that drop, buyers will save $2000 on the purchase price while also getting combined fuel economy in the vicinity of 7.8 Despite now offering a cheaper, smaller engine option, the entire MU-X range faces a price increase of between $500 and $2000 – somewhat offset by the cheaper entry-level models. Compared with the 3.0-litre

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EcoMotors Names Donald Runkle CEO; Power Density as the Holy Grail

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As Delphi’s Executive Vice President from 2000 to 2003, Runkle was responsible for the $14 billion Dynamics and Propulsion Systems Sector, where he acquired significant new business and led more than $4 billion of worldwide M&A venture transactions. Don Runkle.

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Remembering the Legacy of Trailblazing Technologist Gordon Moore

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The integrated circuit was changing the economy of the whole [electronics] industry, and this was not yet generally recognized. Along with his wife of 72 years, in 2000 Moore established the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation , which has donated more than US $5.1 He also was awarded a National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1990.

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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The alternative scenario assumes that Asia’s fast-growing economies—the PRC, India, Indonesia, and Viet Nam—will fall into the middle income trap of slowing growth rates and stagnating income levels over the next 5 to 10 years. Energy consumption.

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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). When labor force participation rates rise, VMT per driver is likely to increase, particularly for millennials (those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s).

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Mitsubishi Motors offering i-MiEV in two trim levels: more affordable and more capable

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The more affordable entry-level “M” will be available at the price of ¥1,880,000 (US$23,200) after receipt of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s eco-car subsidy. 30 kW @ 2000~6000 rpm. 180 N·m @ 0~2000 rpm. The M model will go on sale 25 July. AC consumption (JC08) 110 Wh/km.

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