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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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Toyota has introduced the new third-generation Tundra full-size pickup with two different powertrain configurations. The key themes atop the whiteboard for Tundra chassis engineers included improve capability and ride comfort compared to the competition. The maximum towing capacity for Tundra increases 17.6%

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Chevron leveraging information technology to optimize thermal production of heavy oil with increased recovery and reduced costs

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Chevron’s focus on optimizing the thermal management of the Kern River field has resulted in a steady drop in the steam:oil ratio (barrels steam water per barrel oil), resulting in improved economics of the field even with slowly declining production. Data: California DOGGR. Click to enlarge. Source: Chevron. Click to enlarge.

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Pay Attention: Toyota Unveils New Tacoma

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Like its big-bro Tundra, this mill is appended with hybrid gubbins as an option in pricier trims (TRD Sport and up). Manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale dates. SR trims eke 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque from this mill, whilst other trims get 278 ponies and 317 lb-ft of twist.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma targets for everybody, Trailhunter joins lineup

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Pricing hasn’t been introduced, however maximum fashions will start in sellers next this occasion. Vans with this engine release an oil cooler, an engine mount, and a few pitch deadener that extra tough Tacomas have. The 2024 Tacoma lineup shuffles and expands with 8 trims, 3 powertrains, and two four-wheel-drive programs.

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Opinion: Busting The “Canadian Bakken” Myth

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The financial pages of Canadian newspapers have been full of headlines lately announcing the potential of two large shale oil fields in the Northwest Territories said to contain enough oil to rival the Bakken Formation of North Dakota and Montana. billion barrels. enthused the Financial Post.

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