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Meanwhile, mainland China has already become the top global importer of LNG. It is a tale of two markets with China fueling the demand surge as the world’s top importer and the United States, poised to become the world’s leading exporter, providing the supply push. —Michael Stoppard, chief strategist, global gas, IHS Markit.

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JULY 20, 2012

CO 2 per capita emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production from the top 5 emitting regions. Global emissions of CO 2 increased by 3% last year, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO 2 emissions”, released by the EC Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL).

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JUNE 17, 2023

Over the past five years, China and Russia have introduced them into their arsenals, prompting the United States and other nations to develop their own hypersonic weapons and enhanced air-defense systems to counter this threat. Russia is carefully guarding the secrets of its hypersonic program. It therefore slows down.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

fuel for Arctic vessels assuming a low-growth scenario. The emissions report focuses on the low- and mid-range diversion scenarios—i.e., Annex VI defines two sets of emission and fuel quality requirements: global requirements; and. Mid-range emissions were concomitantly higher. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

The Group’s electrified lineup, which consisted of 24 models in 2019, will be expanded to 44 models by 2025, including 13 hybrids, six plug-in hybrids, 23 battery electric vehicles and two fuel-cell electric vehicles. A new EV architecture development system will be introduced and applied to models slated for launch in 2024.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. New Fiesta.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Hyundai’s plans for Smart Mobility Device include a wide range of product groups beyond automobiles such as Personal Air Vehicle (PAV), robotics, and last-mile mobility. In particular, Hyundai aims to secure leadership in electrification and become one of the world’s top three manufacturers of battery and fuel cell EVs by 2025.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

Global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has analyzed carbon emissions from 2000 to 2008 and concluded that the world’s “carbon emissions budget”, or ability to emit carbon dioxide while still maintaining a “fair chance” of limiting average global temperatures to no more than 2 ºC (3.6

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MAY 7, 2010

WorldAutoSteel,the automotive group of the World Steel Association, has presented findings on the progress of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2, a global steel industry effort to develop advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) architectures for electrified vehicles that reduce life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SeverStal - Russia/USA.

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APRIL 20, 2014

NX 200t turbo will balance fuel economy with responsive acceleration and agility and will be available in the US market along with the NX 300h hybrid. The availability of NX model range, including the NX 200 with a naturally aspirated engine, will vary by market. China and Russia will offer the NX 200. 2015 Lexus NX 300h.

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APRIL 14, 2014

The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Road transportation accounted for 9% of global black carbon, with diesel engines responsible for nearly 99% of those emissions. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 Powertrain elements in the Outlander PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 9, 2014

The redesigned Ford Focus offers a bolder exterior design, an improved interior, a range of advanced driver assistance technologies and the additional powertrain option of Ford’s 1.0-liter US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3 Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

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. Marine-living organisms range from plankton and bacteria to seagrasses, saltmarsh plants and mangrove forests. Blue carbon sink.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. The combination brings the ingenious plug-in hybrid solution into the global context we are aiming for with all our car models. and Russia. The range according to the European certification driving cycle NEDC is 45 km. Earlier post.)

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Tesla, for example, axed the $35,000 Standard Range+ Model 3 , and its most affordable vehicle now starts at well over $40,000. 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. which will eventually help combat slow logistics times.

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MARCH 11, 2009

Ricardo is growing rapidly in the Russian market as the country’s automakers seek use our technology and expertise to upgrade their product ranges and compete globally in terms of performance, fuel economy and emissions. Dave Shemmans, Ricardo CEO. As of February 2008, it is 25% owned by Renault.

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JULY 17, 2013

At that announcement, the companies said that CMF will gradually be extended to Renault and Nissan ranges between 2013 and 2020. When the Renault-Nissan Alliance formed in 1999, about 1% of total group sales came from the so-called BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. —Carlos Ghosn. Earlier post.)

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  After understanding the advantages and witnessing the growth tesla had, throughout the following decade, global automakers have been lining up with bold new promises to fully electrify their line range of cars. Fuel cells, like stem cells in medical science, are a new technology in the automobile industry.

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JULY 4, 2009

Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. Winterkorn noted that the industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades, with a collapse in the global market of 18% in the first half of this year. Martin Winterkorn.

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JULY 16, 2014

With a thermal efficiency of 37%, the engine delivers a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 liter diesel complete the range. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter Earlier post.).

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JULY 3, 2012

The genus Caldicellulosiruptor , found in globally diverse sites from New Zealand to Iceland to Russia, contains the most thermophilic (optimal growth temperatures range from 70–78 °C, or 158–172 °F), plant biomass-degrading bacteria isolated to date. The analysis could aid in the production of next-generation biofuels.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Liquid fuels production (OPEC crude and lease condensate, non-OPEC crude and lease condensate, and other) and consumption (by OECD and non-OECD regions) under three price cases in 2040. Those two regions combined will account for 85% of the total increase in liquid fuels used worldwide over that period, said EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

announced a new global heavy-duty engine platform that it has developed to complement its existing global product offering. liter displacements to meet a broad variety of on-highway and off-highway global market requirements and emission standards. Initial engines are designed to run on diesel fuel. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

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. in Germany, 1.3%

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JANUARY 10, 2013

—“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in 2008 were nearly 40% higher in 2008 than in 1990. Although deteriorating permafrost has been observed in Russia, Sweden, and Tibet, the precise source of the increase has not yet been identified. project business as usual emissions. Click to enlarge. Surface temperatures.

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MAY 27, 2009

With strong economic growth and continued heavy reliance on fossil fuels expected for most of the non-OECD economies, much of the increase in carbon dioxide emissions is projected to occur among the developing, non-OECD nations. In 2006, non-OECD emissions exceeded OECD emissions by 14%. million barrels per day. million barrels per day.

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JULY 30, 2022

The abandoned Krasukha-4 was emblematic of the puzzling failure of Russian EW in the first few months of Russia’s invasion. not decisive when Russia went to war in February. At least three of Russia’s five electronic warfare brigades are engaged in Ukraine. Long-range detection and jamming of HF military radios.

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JULY 15, 2023

Mimicking the process that fuels the sun, the hydrogen ions—isotopes called deuterium and tritium—will accelerate and collide with such force that they fuse into helium and release highly energetic neutrons. Inertial confinement compresses and heats a target filled with fuel—often using lasers—to kick-start a reaction.

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JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. turbo uses a unique, variable-flow oiling system that helps maximize fuel efficiency.

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showrooms around the world in 2012. Polk forecast, millions of units. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Boeing forecasts that air carriers in Russia and CIS will take delivery of 1,080 new airplanes over the next 20 years at an investment of $110 billion. Demand for airplanes also will be fueled by an increase in the number of people flying to, from and within Russia and CIS. percent on average. Source: Boeing. Click to enlarge.

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Our transport emissions have nearly doubled over the last 30 years and our entire transport system is almost exclusively dependent on imported fossil fuels. Presently, there is a limit to global EV supply and preferential supply is going to markets with strict emissions standards and consumer incentives. There are 3.5

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MARCH 18, 2013

In other words, while vehicle and fuel technologies clearly play a major role, so does demand reduction and the development of smarter, sustainable transportation systems. The initiative, which funds 10 global sustainability research projects in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the United States.

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Electric vehicles use electricity, which can be taken from a wide variety of sources (plenty of them renewable), while traditional combustion-engine vehicles are reliant on consuming fuel (primarily fossil fuel). Despite how dependent our world has become on these fuels, the hard fact is that fossil fuels are not unlimited.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

In addition, the report suggests that the US government as well as state and local governments should adopt a range of sector-specific policies to overcome market failures that are limiting the deployment of energy efficiency and clean-energy technologies as part of a coordinated energy strategy.

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