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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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But a range of both advanced and emerging economies have recently announced energy strategies that include substantial roles for nuclear power as well as considerable financial incentives to invest in it. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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Energy is the foundation of Russia, its economy, its government, and its political system. Even a casual glance at the IMF’s World Economic Outlook statistics for Russia shows the tight correlation since 1992 between GDP growth on the one hand and oil and gas output, exports, and prices on the other (economic series available here ).

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Cummins developing new EcoFit urea dosing system targeting China, India, Russia

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This new aftertreatment product is designed to meet upcoming emission regulations in China, India, and Russia. de-ionized water, also known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or AdBlue, into the exhaust stream. de-ionized water, also known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or AdBlue, into the exhaust stream. urea and 67.5%

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Volkswagen quits Australian auto industry lobby over emissions standards – Charged EVs

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In February, the Australian government proposed a long-overdue New Vehicle Efficiency Standard , analogous to the emissions/fuel economy standards that prevail in the US, EU, UK and other wealthy countries (according to Reuters , Russia and Australia are among the only industrialized countries that currently have no vehicle efficiency standards).

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IEA WEO-2012 finds major shift in global energy balance but not onto a more sustainable path; identifies potential for transformative shift in global energy efficiency

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Growth in oil consumption in emerging economies, particularly for transport in China, India and the Middle East, more than outweighs reduced demand in the OECD, pushing oil use steadily higher in the New Policies Scenario. By around 2020, the United States is projected to become the largest. Energy efficiency.

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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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Colombia jumped 40 spots, from 98 th to 58 th , while Croatia moved up from 57 th to 37 th and Russia improved from 60 th to 51 st. Environmental damage to forests, crops and water supplies can also result from long-term, high-sulfur emissions. Montenegro leaped 48 slots, from 89 th place in 2010 to 41 st in this year’s ranking.

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Lexus introduces new NX compact crossover and hybrid; first twin scroll turbocharger in lineup

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NX 200t turbo will balance fuel economy with responsive acceleration and agility and will be available in the US market along with the NX 300h hybrid. The Lexus-developed direct-injection turbo engine features the first combination of a cylinder head with an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold and a twin scroll turbocharger.

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