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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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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. C in the anhydrous state.

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Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

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For one thing, they will help reduce the weight of cars and that will improve fuel economy. With automobile manufacturers already testing nano-cellulose-reinforced plastics with promising results, he predicted they would be used within two years. So far, we’re focusing on replacing automotive plastics.

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