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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. On the highway, responsive linear power delivery is emphasized, and off-road driving is further enhanced thanks to peak torque performance being achieved low in the RPM range. The new, base twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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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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WCS-Led Study Says Some Arctic Nesting Bird Species Declining Near Oil Development

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Oil development has attracted populations of opportunistic predators including Arctic fox, ravens, and gulls, which feed on nesting birds. The predators use oil infrastructure, which ranges from drilling platforms to road culverts, to build their nests or dens. miles) from oil development remained unaffected by predators.

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DOE to Support Research Associated with Water Issues for Shale Gas and Alaskan Oil and Natural Gas

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As water supplies become scarcer, the protection of existing supplies becomes even more critical and water from oil and natural gas development is being viewed as a potential resource rather than a waste. Such technologies should offer alternatives to the conventional practice of pumping unfrozen water from tundra lakes.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma targets for everybody, Trailhunter joins lineup

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Vans with this engine release an oil cooler, an engine mount, and a few pitch deadener that extra tough Tacomas have. Constructed at the TNGA-F platform shared with the full-size Tundra and Sequoia SUV, the Tacoma sits on a high-strength metal ladder body that’s extra inflexible than sooner than. Maximum Tacomas constituent a 2.4-liter

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