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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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Hyundai introduces next-gen heavy-duty truck at 2013 Seoul Motor Show; 7% improvement in fuel economy

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In addition, the new model boasts enhanced durability resulting from improved components, including dump spring, twin clutch and air suspension, making the truck more economically efficient by lowering maintenance costs. Hyundai Xcient will go on sale in the second half of this year with a target of 60,000 global sales by 2017.

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Marine Ecosystems Capture Carbon Emissions Equal to Near 50% of Emissions of Global Transport; UN Agencies Propose Blue Carbon Fund for Their Support

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The report estimates that carbon emissions equal to half the annual emissions of the global transport sector are being captured and stored by marine ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses. Carbon cycle. Credit: Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal. Click to enlarge. Blue carbon sink. Wider Benefits.

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EC Publishes 6 Calls for Proposals for Transport Research within the Seventh Framework Program; €63M for European Green Cars Initiative and Electromobility

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The FP7-Transport theme, which encompasses both air and surface transport, has as its stated objective the development of safer, “greener” and “smarter” pan-European transport systems that will benefit all citizens, respect the environment, and increase the competitiveness of European industries in the global market. FP7-AAT-2010-RTD-RUSSIA.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. With the pickup, Mercedes-Benz Vans will also expand its product range with a fourth model series. That figure is 0.5%

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A military veteran for EVs

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currently accounts for the use of one-fifth of the global daily oil supply, making us the world’s largest oil consumer. Oil markets are dominated by OPEC and Russia-related countries that can threaten our economic sovereignty and disrupt our foreign policy priorities. can do little to prevent or correct.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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Actual events or results could differ materially due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those mentioned in our most recent filings with the SEC. As people have seen the EV adoption rate globally is under pressure and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plugin hybrids instead.

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