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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

Green Car Congress

The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. OECD Asia Oceania: Australia; Israel; Japan; Korea; New Zealand. Source: International Energy Agency, Monthly Oil Statistics, February 2020, Paris, France., US DOE.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk to meet with Argentina President Javier Milei at Giga Texas: report

Teslarati

Argentina’s president is expected to travel to Miami on Tuesday, where he will be honored by the Chabad Lubavitch community with the “International Ambassador of Light” award for his advocacy for Israel and pro-freedom efforts. Acquiring weapons should help Argentina rebuild its military.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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Signatories by category: Governments: Austria; Azerbaijan; Cambodia; Canada; Cape Verde; Chile; Croatia; Cyprus; Denmark; El Salvador; Finland; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Slovenia; Sweden; United Kingdom. —COP 26 Declaration.

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Better Place consortium launches electric taxi project with battery switch station at Schiphol airport

Green Car Congress

Harms previously served as CEO of Athlon Netherlands and as an Executive Vice President of Athlon Car Leasing International. Batter Place recently completed an historic “lap” around Israel by driving the Renault Fluence Z.E. in Israel year-to-date than in all of France. 1,150 KM in 16 hours without stopping to charge.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not. Why should the government interfere? Why should the government interfere? The answer is simple.

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Renault to Produce Electric Fluence in Bursa, Turkey

Green Car Congress

As a result, the Group says it will be able to market the zero-emission sedan at the same attractive price as internal combustion models. Renault will launch the Fluence EV first in Israel and Denmark, followed by other countries, from the first half of 2011.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

Baua Electric

billion in 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association. But in the United States, domestic and international airfares are expected to move in opposite directions. International airfare departing from the United States is up 10 percent for 2024 compared with 2023, according to Kayak , a travel search engine.

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