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Opinion: Saudi Arabia Continues To Turn Screws On US Shale

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The resulting crash in oil prices is forcing some production out of the market, and Saudi Arabia intends for the brunt of that to be borne by others. There is a lag between movements in the oil price and corresponding changes in production. But the effects of the oil price crash are now being felt.

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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In addition to technological advances, price developments play a key role in determining overall energy usage, Worldwatch notes. World crude oil prices more than tripled between 2004 and 2008—the fastest rise since the oil crisis of the late 1970s—contributing to the sharp decline in energy intensity during that period.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Furthermore, a BCG report from earlier this year even predicted EV sales to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales by 2030. Outside of Europe, the US and China have experienced a sharp decrease in overall car sales as well. According to CleanTechnica , China will spend up to $1.5

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