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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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UzAuto companies produce a range of vehicles from light passenger vehicles to heavy-duty trucks, buses, trailers and superstructures with an annual production volume of more than 350,000 vehicles per year. UzAuto continues expanding export opportunities to neighboring countries and has launched overseas production in Azerbaijan.

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2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X, 2025 Bentley Continental GT: Car News Headlines

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The updated range will no longer off a W-12 engine, and may end up with hybrid powertains only. They come with upgrades like a 1.5-inch inch suspension lift, Multimatic’s DSSV spool-valve dampers, and 35-inch tires. Bentley is working on an update for the Continental GT and a prototype for the convertible has been spotted.

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BP starts up Na Kika Phase 3 in ultra-deepwater Gulf Of Mexico

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Na Kika Phase 3 is BP’s third new major upstream project to begin production so far in 2014, following the earlier start-ups of the Chirag Oil project in Azerbaijan and the Mars B project in the Gulf of Mexico. They are engaged in a range of activities including exploration, appraisal and development work.

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Devon Energy and BP Enter Into $7.0B Property Sales Agreement and Oil Sands Joint Venture

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Devon Energy Corporation has entered into agreements to sell all of its assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and Azerbaijan to BP for $7.0 In Azerbaijan, acquisition of Devon’s 5.63% stake in the ACG development will increase BP’s operating interest in the fields to 39.77%. billion in cash.

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BP closes out 2013 with deepwater finds in Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola; new activity offshore Brazil

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BP deepened its equity in the Gila prospect and accessed the BM-CAL-13 lease as part of the acquisition of Devon Energy’s interests in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and Azerbaijan, announced in 2010. Estimated post-drill resource range for Lontra is 700 million to 1.1+ Click to enlarge.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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100 will cover a large range of electric vehicles: pure electric, hybrid, plug-in, as well as hydrogen fuel cells vehicles as regards electric safety requirements. Once this approval has been obtained, the vehicle will benefit from the mutual recognition of this approval in all Contracting Parties applying UNECE Regulation No.

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First production Detroit SP:01 EV rolls off assembly line

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Energy density of the pack is 140Wh/kg, benefitting range while keeping overall vehicle weight low. The battery in the SP:01 has been integrated into the chassis as a stressed member, adding stiffness to enhance handling and safety. Every Detroit Electric comes with built-in bi-directional charge and discharge capability.

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