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Arctic-ready version of Nissan Ariya EV unveiled for Pole to Pole expedition

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British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will cross 14 countries, through Canada, North, Central and South America to Punta Arenas in Chile before travelling to the edge of the Antarctic continent, then onward to the South Pole.

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T&E study claims EU’s biofuels policy has wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands

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Europe’s demand for biodiesel for cars and trucks has likely wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands since the introduction of the EU’s green fuels law in 2010, according to a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E). Europe has burned around 39 million tonnes of palm and soy biodiesel alone in its cars and trucks since 2010.

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US Joins International Renewable Energy Agency

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At the end of June, the US signed the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA ), thereby increasing the number of countries participating in the organization to 136. Map of IRENA’s Signatory States (as of 29 June 2009). Map of IRENA’s Signatory States (as of 29 June 2009). Click to enlarge.

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BYD has no plans to enter the US Market amid “complications’ [Feature]

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China’s top new energy vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has no plans to enter the United States auto market. BYD Executive Vice President and CEO of BYD Americas sat down with Yahoo Finance , and talked about the Chinese automaker’s lack of presence in the US Market and the global electric vehicle (EV) market.

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HELLA and Vahle developing wireless charging systems for plug-in vehicles

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Based in Kamen, Germany, Vahle has 15 years of experience in contact-free energy transfer in industrial environments, while HELLA is a recognized leader in the development of electronics, software, processes and production in the auto industry. Marc Rosenmayr, CEO for HELLA Electronics in North and South America.

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U Calgary study finds oil shale most energy intensive upgraded fuel followed by in-situ-produced bitumen from oil sands

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A team at the University of Calgary (Canada) has compared the energy intensities and lifecycle GHG emissions of unconventional oils (oil sands and oil shale) alongside shale gas, coal, lignite, wood and conventional oil and gas. This is not the same as crude oil occurring naturally in shales, as in the Bakken. Earlier post.).

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Lithium X acquires largest land position in Nevada’s Clayton Valley

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Lithium X Energy Corp. The acquisition makes Lithium X the largest claims holder with more than 15,020 acres (6,078 hectares) in Clayton Valley and land positions both north and south of Albemarle’s Silver Peak mine, North America’s only lithium producer. Lithium X Energy Corp.

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