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Ethiopian Dam Generates Power, but What's Next?

Cars That Think

In the eyes of Ethiopia’s government, the future is a 145-meter-tall monument of rolled concrete and Francis turbines that spans the Blue Nile River within a shout of the Sudanese border. And when you zoom out, Ethiopian authorities’ lack of transparency about the whole project is only clouding the future.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

Green Car Congress

” Already the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases by most accounts, China may have been looking to future negotiations, when it is likely to be categorized as a developed rather than developing country. In the end, 188 countries voted in favor of the motion, with Cuba, Bolivia, Sudan, and Venezuela voting against it.

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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Green Car Congress

The other two key findings from Bartis’ introductory report are: Where security shortfalls impede hydrocarbon production or transport, current and future US Air Force partnership-building capabilities offer security improvements that could promote greater production of petroleum and natural gas resources. Additionally, U.S.

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Pavna readying new plant in Hosur for TVS Motor, Ola Electric – ET Auto

Baua Electric

With an expansion of its two-wheeler clientele beyond Bajaj Auto, to whom it has been supplying for many years now, the company believes Hosur will have a critical role to play in the future. The future could see us cater to big international auto brands which, in turn, need to be confident that the best is coming from Aligarh or Hosur.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Fortunately, to improve this issue, battery makers are working towards more responsible supply chains , and have the potential for cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly energy storage in the near future. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Fortunately, to improve this issue, battery makers are working towards more responsible supply chains , and have the potential for cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly energy storage in the near future. While there is currently only a small-scale market for battery lifecycle extension options, the future is promising.