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ExxonMobil adds 2.7B barrels oil equivalent to reserves; replaces 183% of 2017 production

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billion oil-equivalent barrels of proved oil and gas reserves in 2017, replacing 183% of production. billion oil-equivalent barrels at year-end 2017. During 2017, proved additions at Upper Zakum in Abu Dhabi totaled more than 800 million barrels of crude oil. Exxon Mobil Corporation added 2.7 Resource Base. ExxonMobil added 9.8

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Production of 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus

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More than 50 transit agencies have already purchased or have orders for the electric bus. GILLIG is currently booking new bus orders into 2023. The companies have collaborated since 2019 to bring reliable zero-emissions electric buses to communities across the country.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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That is consistent with a recent finding that, between 2007 and 2017, there was no significant reduction in the amount of travel in connection with purchasing goods and services. books vs. gasoline).

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Mercedes-Benz Cars develops blockchain prototype for sustainable supply chains

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The placement of contract clauses in the blockchain creates a sustainable transaction book. The blockchain prototype opens up completely new ways to make purchasing processes simpler and safer. —Sabine Angermann, Head of Purchasing and Supplier Quality for Raw Materials and Strategy at Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supply of renewable isooctane

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The Supply Agreement has two phases: In the first phase, HCS will purchase isooctane produced at Gevo’s demonstration hydrocarbon plant located in Silsbee, Texas. This first phase commences in May 2017 and would continue until completion of Gevo’s first large-scale commercial hydrocarbon plant.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Tesla Model Y becomes a hotel amenity thanks to ride-sharing platform Envoy

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Visitors at the Mondrian luxury hotel will be able to book the Model Y through the Envoy Mobility app, giving them easy access to an electric vehicle without hefty fees. Hertz purchased Model 3 and Model Y units from Tesla last year and added vehicles from Polestar this year. Envoy is available across the U.S.

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