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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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Oil and the Transport Sector: Reconfirming the End of Cheap Oil. The transport sector—which depends almost entirely on oil products, with 93% of all the fuel used in the sector being oil-based in 2010—remains the main driver of global oil demand as economic growth increases demand for personal mobility and freight.

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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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But a person would need to use their phone to upload anything to the truck. The Slate parts catalog will similarly offer a robust number of purchasable items that affect how the vehicle functions. Of particular interest is the fact that this isn't strictly a "connected vehicle."

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Stuff We Use: OBD2 Code Readers

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On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we have actually used or purchased with our own meagre income. As always, some definitions wont go astray to start this post.

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Mercedes Design Boss Comes Out Against Screens, Says They’re ‘Not Luxury’

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But the relevant features require even more invasive technologies to function and drive-by-wire controls that sap a vehicle of its personality. Your author loves a Casio wristwatch because its a cheap and functional tool. The one big exception has been the implementation of advanced driving aids designed to offer hands-free motoring.

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Expect more cheap Tesla vehicles from Hertz as the selloff continues

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While Hertz’s Tesla purchase was its largest, the company also added other EVs from Polestar and GM to its fleet. When buying a cheap used EV, there’s no better way to charge it than with cheap solar power. The post Expect more cheap Tesla vehicles from Hertz as the selloff continues appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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Meanwhile, according to an AlixPartners survey of 1,000 Americans regarding their views of the US economy and their personal economic situations, 83% said they had delayed or planned to wait at least a year to buy a vehicle. House appreciation historically has been used to finance the purchase of a new vehicle about 20% of the time.

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Move Over, Tractor—the Farmer Wants a Crop-Spraying Drone

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The company wanted to use the drones to make deliveries in the capital, San José, but rather than purchase the machines, GoPato offered to pay for the founders’ meals and lodging and give them a percentage of delivery fees collected. These tractors can cost up to half a million dollars to purchase and about US $7 a hectare to operate.