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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

Green Car Congress

The transition in Europe to hybrid natural gas pricing models (which take European spot hub prices into account) also has pressured natural gas pricing. The decision also has impacted natural gas export prices negatively, since, for Russia's long-term supply agreements, they wholly or partially are indexed to oil prices.

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

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Where does lithium come from? Lithium is abundant on five continents.

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

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Where does lithium come from? Lithium is abundant on five continents.