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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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Mercedes-Benz launching round-the-world fuel cell car drive

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Mercedes-Benz intends to use the F-CELL World Drive is to demonstrate the efficiency and suitability for everyday use of fuel cell technology, and at the same time campaign for the development of a global hydrogen filling station network. After crossing Australia the cars will reach the continent of Asia.

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JPL study finds Earths largest lakes warming due to climate change

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In the first comprehensive global survey of temperature trends in major lakes, researchers have determined that Earth’s largest lakes have warmed during the past 25 years in. warming trend was global, and the greatest increases were in the mid- to high-latitudes of the. response to climate change. °F) per decade.

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Canadian Pacific Selects GE Transportation’s Trip Optimizer; Locomotive Fuel Savings of 6-10% in Testing

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More than 500 train starts and 50,000 revenue miles were accumulated during the test. Currently, other pilots are being conducted in various global regions including bulk commodity testing that is showing even greater fuel savings.

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Skoda’s global sales rise 18.5% in 2023 to 866,800 cars | Autocar Professional

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Moreover, by entering the Vietnamese and Kazakhstan markets in H2 2023, Ĺ koda Auto is advancing its international growth strategy. Our business model is robust, even as we remain vigilant for new challenges in an unpredictable global market. The Octavia, with global sales of 191,900 units, an increase of 36% YoY.

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week launched the 2011 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO), the current edition of its annual flagship publication assessing the threats and opportunities facing the global energy system out to 2035. While there is still time to act, the window of opportunity is closing. —WEO 2011.

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