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Statoil confirms connection between Aldous and Avaldsnes oil fields; possibly one of 10 largest oil finds ever on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

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Statoil has confirmed communication between the Aldous and Avaldsnes oil discoveries in the North Sea. In combination these discoveries may represent an oil structure of between 500 million and 1.2 billion barrels of recoverable oil equivalent. Norway has not seen a similar oil discovery since the mid-eighties.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. Normal mode is for around town, Conserve is for long stretches of open highway for maximum efficiency, and Slippery and Snow/Sand are self-explanatory. Rear seat room is generous for this class.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Incremental well-to-wheels GHG emissions from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared to Well-to-Wheels GHG Emissions from Displacing Reference Crudes Click to enlarge. Domestic production of crude oil has increased significantly, from approximately 5.5 That portion of the pipeline has already been built. million bpd in 2010 to 6.5

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. A torquey turbo four. The light show.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Hot Tub Time Machine WayBack Wednesday – Reposted Word-for-Word from June 25 of 2008

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This is a pass fail class and you won’t like the consequences of getting an F. You’ll also be finished forever with things like oil changes, tune ups, new air filters and the other maintenance that isn’t necessary with electric cars. You’ve got to make the time and do your homework.

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Piston-cooling oil jets contribute to optimal performance, efficiency and refinement. That helps ensure the oiling system maintains full pressure during extreme driving conditions. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength. turbo and Ecotec 1.5L

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