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Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

Green Car Congress

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. The Administration is pushing the oil industry to produce on leases already held.

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Researchers determine specific rates of biodegradation for 125 petroleum compounds in Deepwater Horizon spill

Green Car Congress

The oil discharged into the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) rig in 2010 contaminated more than 1,000 square miles of seafloor. The complexity of the event has made it difficult for scientists to determine the long-term fate of oil in this ocean environment.

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UK Doubling North Sea Rig Inspections; New Group to Report On UK Ability to Prevent and Respond to Spills

Green Car Congress

In the wake of the ongoing Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico, UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said that the UK Government will increase its inspection of drilling rigs and monitoring of offshore compliance and has asked a new oil industry group to report back on its findings on the UK’s ability to prevent and respond to oil spills.

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US Refiner Converting Fleet to Hybrids and Diesels

Green Car Congress

To illustrate the direction being taken by Alon in the selection of vehicles for its corporate fleet, four different cars and light-duty trucks were on display at the announcement, including a Ford Fusion Hybrid, GMC Sierra Hybrid, Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel and Volkswagen Touareg TDI clean diesel. Alon USA Energy, Inc.,

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Baua Electric

It’s the choricera — a round pot with deep sides and a shallow center, commonly used for cooking the meats in their own fat — that makes the difference in these Mexico City-style tacos. The restaurant uses the discada method, also known as “cowboy wok” cooking, that’s popular in Mexico City. But the restaurant’s roots are in Mexico.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV.