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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Green Car Congress

Notable examples of nations where security shortfalls are significantly impeding investment and production are Nigeria; Iraq; Sudan; and, most recently, Libya. Pending a major technical breakthrough, renewable jet and marine fuels will continue to be far more expensive than petroleum-based fuels, Bartis said.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million from 3 million a year, and because of the sudden growth in the market, concerns have been raised by consumers about the availability of the main component required to build these batteries – lithium. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million from 3 million a year, and because of the sudden growth in the market, concerns have been raised by consumers about the availability of the main component required to build these batteries – lithium. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.