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ZF and MKR Technology develop hybrid drive for the Dakar Rally

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ZF has developed a new hybrid driveline for the Dakar off-road race. In addition to the electric motor, ZF also supplies integrated power electronics and the hybrid control unit, including the software that has been programmed specifically for the Dakar Rally. An automatic transmission from ZF is also installed in the driveline.

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Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium – ET Auto

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China is the biggest processor and consumer of lithium, needed for electric and hybrid vehicles. Saudi Arabia, whose economy for decades has relied on oil, has spent billions on trying to turn itself into a hub for EVs as part of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s attempts to find alternative sources of wealth.

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Audi shows off its new all-electric RS Q E-Tron Dakar racecar

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This gives the 2-ton all-wheel-drive vehicle enough power to tackle the sands of Saudi Arabia for the annual Dakar rally. For 2023, the race will be going through the desert of Saudi Arabia. However, the video doesn’t exactly advertise the fact that this car is in fact, a range-extended hybrid.

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SABIC acquires majority stake in carbon nanotube business for energy storage applications

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Saudi Arabia-based SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has taken a majority stake in Black Diamond Structures (BDS), a nanotechnology company established in 2014. Moreover, Hacskaylo expects MOLECULAR REBAR to play an effective role in the down-gauging and downsizing of new battery designs.

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Kelley Blue Book reports that values for fuel-efficient used vehicles have peaked

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For the first time since January, values for subcompact, compact and hybrid cars have started to decline in response to falling gas prices. Hybrid Car. Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com reports that after increasing close to 25% throughout 20 weeks of consecutive gains, values for fuel-efficient used vehicles have now peaked.

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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. They potentially enhance the attractiveness of Russian crude and natural gas supplies compared to those from Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies. billion respectively).

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. Mahle Powertrain, Plymouth, MI. Shell plc, London, England.

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