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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Personal mobility redefined. Skalny, Director, US Army TARDEC shared the following insights on fuel usage within the Department of Defense (DOD): Every $10/barrel increase in oil prices adds $1.3 Aluminum takes more energy to produce but this is more than offset by improved vehicle performance. kg) of aluminum used.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. This Policy Design Recommendations (PDR) report builds on insights and findings from the TAR —NLCFS Policy Design Recommendations.

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Buffett's Chinese electric car company

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Sign Up Login All Posts | About & Contact Us | Get a TEC Badge | Getting Started with The Energy Collective Cutting-edge insight on energy and climate that you wont find anywhere but here. Innovation appears to be Mr. Wang’s personal passion. BYD’s forward-thinking management. Once approved it will be visible for the public.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Agassi’s Davos Insights Success with V2G would be a double win for electric utilities. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. SZ (1) 6753.T

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