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Navigant forecasts global natural gas fleet of 34.9M by 2020

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The differential in the cost of the fuels determines the payback on this additional equipment (currently between 2.5 Other factors, such as increased vehicle availability, a shortage of oil refining capabilities, tightening emissions restrictions, and increased energy security, are also fueling growth within specific countries.

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IDTechEx: future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels

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However, the recent climate of uncertainty and inflation arising from the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war has had a negative impact on new-build contracts, including on ship-types targeted for electrification. The potential is huge.

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Pike Research forecasts annual global sales of light-duty natural gas vehicles to reach 3.2M in 2019

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Although Pakistan also has a large fleet of NGVs, its market has been volatile as the government looks to reduce strains on the country’s NG supplies, according to the report. market largely consists of fleet purchasers rather than individual consumers. Fleet sales of NGVs are growing at a rate of 10.8% Ukraine and Italy.

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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

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Rivian was forced to push prices upward due to materials costs soaring after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and these examples are just two of many. Tesla, for example, axed the $35,000 Standard Range+ Model 3 , and its most affordable vehicle now starts at well over $40,000. Despite this, EV adoption has increased every year since 2019.

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Natural Gas Vehicles Use Almost 1% of Natural Gas Sold in Europe

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NGVA Europe puts the total number of natural-gas fueled vehicles (light-, medium-, and heavy-duty) at 1,039,325, with light duty cars and commercial vehicles accounting for 76% (793,857). of the natural gas fuel use (1.7 NGVA estimates that cars account for 36.2% billion Nm 3 ). A hat-tip to John!).

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Airlines Hoping for More Boeing Jets Could Be Waiting Awhile

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A surge in the cost of jet fuel after Russia invaded Ukraine also hurt profits. order would affect plans for their fleets for the next decade — or longer. When they were introduced, the narrow-body, fuel-efficient planes were supposed to help the manufacturer compete with Airbus, which has pulled way ahead of Boeing in sales.

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Ukrainian Military Use High-powered E-Bikes to Combat Russian Invaders

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Mobility is critical in combat scenarios, such as what has been going on in Ukraine for the past few months. In Ukraine’s case achieving a strategic goal is protecting its territory from invasion. Indian Army Plans to Go EV.

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