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

Green Car Congress

As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). The Audi SQ5 has been designed specifically for the following markets: United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the Ukraine.

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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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For comparison, most current estimates of world technically recoverable natural gas resources include few if any of the resources assessed in this study and total about 16,000 Tcf. In addition to the United States, this group includes Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Libya, Algeria, Argentina, and Brazil. Background.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

So as you can see there is absolutely no comparison, an ICE car emits insane amounts of GHG’s compared to EV’s and we have not even featured ICE car manufacturing emissions in the discussion. From the graph it shows how the VW ID.3 Multiple startups are manufacturing battery packs in India right now in 2023.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. You have enough electricity to power all the cars in the country if you stop refining oil Refining oil takes a huge amount of energy and generates even more pollution What about Lithium mining? So what about the lithium used in EV batteries?

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Tesla releases its 2021 Impact Report, shows strides toward full sustainability

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In comparison, the energy used to charge all Tesla vehicles and the energy used at Teslas factories and other facilities is estimated to be at 25.27 Tesla noted that its solar panels had generated more electricity than has been consumed by its vehicle fleet and factories between 2012 and 2021. TWh of energy from 2012-2012.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Battery production is known to be the most energy-intensive part of the manufacturing process of an EV. For this reason, the location where the EV’s battery is manufactured is significant.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Battery production is known to be the most energy-intensive part of the manufacturing process of an EV. For this reason, the location where the EV’s battery is manufactured is significant.