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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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Just over 85% of mined oil shale was used to produce electricity and heat generation; the rest was turned into shale oil, retort gas and other valuable chemicals. In 2012, 70% of Estonia’s total primary energy supply (TPES) came from oil shale. Overview of Enefit280. Click to enlarge.

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What does 2023 have in store for electric vehicles?

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While it is difficult to make an exact forecast for how much EV ownership will grow in 2023, we feel confident in saying that it will continue to creep up as gas prices are likely to stay high, EV charging infrastructure will continue to expand, batteries will likely continue to improve, and EV prices will likely continue to drop.

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