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Petrol and diesel price cut by Rs 2 per litre       | Autocar Professional

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However, Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp, which control around 90% of the fuel retail outlets, have not revised the prices since April 2022. Price build-up of petrol and diesel in Delhi till March 14, 2024. From March 15, petrol will cost Rs 94.72 a litre and diesel Rs 87.62

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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” Their analysis is in the context of the “ surprising [oil] demand strength of 2010 “; 2010 saw absolute incremental demand at around 2.2mb/d of growth—the second highest in 30 years, despite oil prices in the $90/bbl region. The DB auto team counts at least 130 models in the global pipeline for 2012.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.

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Benchmark: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine risks raising costs for Europe’s auto industry

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Prices for nickel, a key battery material, rose to their highest levels since 2011 this week following Russian president Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine. Oil prices rose to a seven-year high above $100 a barrel, while palladium, used in catalytic converters, also hit a seven-month high.

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US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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Auto manufacturers such as Chrysler, BYD, Coda, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo are not included in this table, but have announced or are expected to introduce EVs in this time period, DOE said. —One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015. One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015.

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CAR releases study on use of bio-based materials in automotive sector; potential for the Great Lakes Region

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Encouraging bio-manufacturing and its associated value chain development, and building upon its current expertise in producing conventional parts for automakers, may position the Great Lakes region at a global competitive advantage as oil prices climb, and the demand for more bio-based parts increases.

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Is Ford First?

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Ford May Build a Plug-In Hybrid May 11, 2006 Ford Motor Co. Ford May Build a Plug-In Hybrid May 11, 2006 Ford Motor Co. Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford told shareholders at the automaker's annual meeting that the automotive market is shifting rapidly because of higher oil prices and the company is trying to respond.

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