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KPMG survey finds majority of energy execs see oil over $121/barrel this year; shale expected to have transformative impact, investment in alternatives increasing

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Energy executives expect continued volatility in the price-per-barrel of oil for the remainder of the year, with 64% predicting crude prices to exceed $121 per barrel. Increased production of shale gas in North America could have profound implications on the global energy sector. Alternative energy sources.

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and CAFE standards increase new LDV fuel economy through model year 2025 and beyond, with more fuel-efficient new vehicles gradually replacing older vehicles on the road and raising the fuel efficiency of the LDV stock by an average of 2.0% per year, from 21.5 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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The imminent collapse of traffic in megacities such as Mumbai, Mexico City or Bangkok. The necessary reduction of criteria and greenhouse gas emissions, both globally and locally. The perspective of rising oil prices is a turboboost for a change in customer behavior, he said. Currently, cars contribute. Earlier post.).

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Find investors, resumes, and free research Get Cleantech Blog in your email Enter your email address: Subscribe in a reader Join us on Linked In Follow us on Twitter Join us on Facebook GHGBlog.com - The Greenhouse Gas Blog Loading. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots.

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