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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria. Ford, the top seller of plug-in hybrid vehicles in the US, has also announced an expansion of its research and development in Europe and Asia. Investing $4.5 Earlier post.) Ford will also spend $2.1

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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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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AC Transit Board greenlights a $108M, 9.5-mile infrastructure project for first Bus Rapid Transit line; diesel-hybrid buses

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The service will run on new 60-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses manufactured by New Flyer. The first project, which has been completed, was a prep work project to relocate sewer and water lines typically adjacent to future station locations. The BRT will operate inside a transit-only lane for most of the 9.5

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

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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.