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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. OECD Asia Oceania: Australia; Israel; Japan; Korea; New Zealand. Source: International Energy Agency, Monthly Oil Statistics, February 2020, Paris, France.,

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Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

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Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, signed an agreement of cooperation with Israel public transportation company Electra Afikim. Electra Afikim is the fourth-largest bus operator in Israel with roughly 1,400 buses. This is the second commercial deal signed by Electreon in Israel.

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Renault opens Innovation Lab in Paris to focus on future of mobility

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Managed jointly by Renault’s internal teams and external partners working towards a common goal, it will help to reinforce the innovation strategy of Renault and the Alliance. The Île de France region alone has more than 3,000 startups.

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Better Place consortium launches electric taxi project with battery switch station at Schiphol airport

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Harms previously served as CEO of Athlon Netherlands and as an Executive Vice President of Athlon Car Leasing International. Batter Place recently completed an historic “lap” around Israel by driving the Renault Fluence Z.E. in Israel year-to-date than in all of France. 1,150 KM in 16 hours without stopping to charge.

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Evida begins production of battery packs for new Mia Electric models

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Evida has begun shipping the battery packs, which will be integrated within the vehicles on Mia Electric’s assembly line in Cerizay (France) from 1 June 2011. Evida announced a $250-million contract with Mia Electric at the recent 2011 Geneva International Motor Show.

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US Lifted The Crude Oil Export Ban, And Exports Went Down

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Shipments during January went to Curacao and France, in addition to Canada, the primary destination. post-export ban went to Europe: one to Germany and the other to France, to be used in a refinery in Switzerland. WTI is also expected to be exported to Israel , where Swiss commodities house Trafigura will ship some 700,000 barrels.

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Renault to Produce Electric Fluence in Bursa, Turkey

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Concept and the electric Kangoo will both be produced in France, at Flins and Maubeuge respectively. As a result, the Group says it will be able to market the zero-emission sedan at the same attractive price as internal combustion models. Renault has now revealed the four production sites for its future EV range. Earlier post.)

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