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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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The University’s International Center for Automotive Research brings together world class faculty, state-of-the art facilities, and graduate students to lead basic and translational research with an emphasis on industry relevance. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

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IMO environment meeting adopts mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping; first mandatory global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector

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Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ), when it met for its 62 nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011 at IMO Headquarters in London.

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Developing Countries Torpedo Plans for Cutting Carbon Emissions from Ships

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The NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) reports that developing countries, led by China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, have blocked what would have been the first global agreement to cut carbon emissions from ships.

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The Technical Failure That Could Clear The Oil Glut In A Matter Of Weeks

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Increased local demand is not only a growing problem for Saudi Arabia, but for most Persian Gulf producers. Saudi August crude exports could fall to around 6.6 With increased demand for crude oil and petroleum products still shown in all international assessments, the market will need to react. million bpd.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait might, and should be encouraged to do so. For example, rich countries such as Germany can throw billions of dollars at their coal sector to ease their transition pain, offering generous financial aid to lignite-producing regions. Nigeria or Algeria cannot do the same for their oil industry.

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Formula E season 10 starts Saturday – new tracks and 600kW mid-race charging

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The Tokyo race occurs around the “Tokyo Big Sight” international exhibition center, right alongside Tokyo Bay. New tracks – Tokyo, Shanghai and Misano Formula E will race on three new tracks and in one new country this year. The biggest news is Formula E’s arrival in Tokyo , the world’s largest megacity and the series’ first race in Japan.