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Pike Research forecasts annual global sales of light-duty natural gas vehicles to reach 3.2M in 2019

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This market is also home to two of the largest NGV markets in the world: Argentina and Brazil (combined, they account for 25% of total NGVs. Ukraine and Italy. This report identifies four main drivers for LD NGV adoption: economic benefits; environmental benefits; availability of fuel and vehicles; and energy security.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US. The 20-inch wheels are fitted with 255/45-series tires; 21-inch wheels are available. Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter New Audi SQ5.

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Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

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Initial assessments of 48 shale gas basins containing almost 70 shale gas formations in 32 countries suggest that shale gas resources, which have recently provided a major boost to US natural gas production, are also available in other world regions. These include France, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Morocco, and Chile.

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