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EIA projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050, led by growth in Asia

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In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. Light-duty vehicles. OECD electric light-duty vehicle stocks increase from 3.5 million vehicles in 2018 to 269 million in 2050.

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Earlier post.). Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Earlier post.)

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Study: e-scooter head and neck injuries on the rise

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cases per 100,000 person-years from 4.46 in 2018 to 2.42 The most common age group of head and neck injuries before 2018 was ?17?years, years, but injuries in 18- to 44-year-olds grew significantly to become the most injured group in 2018 to 2019 (P? Incidence grew in 2019 to 8.63 Head and neck injuries represented 28.5%

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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The company made an internal announcement on February 27th, 2024 which leaked to the press immediately via several Apple employees. Thereafter, it was reported that a team from Canadian parts powerhouse Magna International was embedded at Apple’s laboratory in California. This confirmed Apple still used Lexus vehicles for its testing.

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Kreisel’s battery pack receives Frosts & Sullivan Tech Leadership award; new production facility opening in September

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The Kreisel Home Energy Storage does not need a conventional display, but communicates with innovative light effects. The installation requires only one person. Together with the interdisciplinary design agency berge, Kreisel in June won the International Design award in Los Angeles.

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). Personal air travel (billion seat-miles) grows by an average of 0.7% This resulted in the significantly lower level of VMT growth after 2018 compared with AEO2013. quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 Source: EIA.

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VW unveils 2019 Jetta at Detroit; MQB-based, lower price

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unveiled the new 2019 Jetta at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Every Jetta offers standard Driver Personalization with up to four driver settings. Volkswagen of America, Inc., million of those vehicles have been sold in the United States.

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