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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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Ricardo’s Rising-15 automotive markets include: Argentina; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Peru; the Philippines; South Africa; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and Vietnam. Nissan introducing new Datsun in Indonesia.

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Chinas CNOOC to acquire Canadian oil sands producer OPTI for $2.1B

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Overseas, the Group has oil and gas assets in Indonesia, Australia, Nigeria, Argentina, the US and some other countries. All existing options, warrants and other rights to purchase OPTI shares will be cancelled. As of 31 December 2010, the Group owned net proved reserves of approximately 2.99

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

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In 2021, Global EV purchases jumped to 6.6 million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine.

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

Drive Electric

In 2021, Global EV purchases jumped to 6.6 million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine.