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Putin Pledges to Increase Oil Production in East Siberia

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Russia will increase oil output in East Siberia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said upon arrival in the Yakutian village of Tiksi. According to the Oil and Gas Journal ’s 2008 survey, as cited by the US EIA, Russia has proven oil reserves of 60 billion barrels, most of which are located in Western Siberia. billion barrels.

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Rosneft and CNPC to form 51:49 JV for upstream projects in East Siberia

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The field’s reserves placed in the State Reserve Register include C1+C2 oil and gas condensate reserves of more than 134 million tonnes and more than 155 billion cubic meters of gas. Oil production at the field started in October 2013.

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New PSA 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo takes International Engine of Year category award

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The PureTech family of engines is fitted on the Peugeot 108, 208, 308, 2008, 3008 and 5008, the Citroën C1, C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Cactus and C4 Picasso, the DS 3 and DS 4 and also the Dongfeng Peugeot 308S and 408. The oil pump is controlled electronically to provide the optimal amount of lubrication.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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In this mode, the ring gear is held (locked) by clutch C1. To engage both motors and preserve motor efficiency, clutch C1 is disengaged, allowing the ring gear to rotate. The power electronics unit includes three IGBT inverters: one for each motor, and one for the electric oil pump. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The drive unit contains two newly developed electric motor-generators for propelling the vehicle and other duties; power electronics to supply and control them; a system of gears, clutches, and hydraulic controls to combine and deliver the mechanical power from the motor-generators and the engine; and an electric oil pump. Click to enlarge.

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