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US EIA reminder: Strait of Hormuz world’s most important oil chokepoint; almost 20% of oil traded worldwide

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The Strait is located between Oman and Iran, and connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. million-bbl/d Tapline to Lebanon. The Suez Canal is located in Egypt, and connects the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea, spanning 120 miles. The United Arab Emirates is also completing the 1.5

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. Holland, MI Lebanon, OR (Entek). FutureFuel Chemical Company. Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. $30. DOE Award ($mil.). Project locations. Technology. Johnson Controls. A123 Systems, Inc. Novolyte Technologies, Inc.

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