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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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That means for every 7 planes we put these new engines on, we’ll be able to buy an additional F/A-18 E/F with the savings. If you believe the cost of fuel will go higher, as almost everyone does, the savings will only increase. The 2009 Naval Energy Forum was sponsored by the Office of Naval Research.

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Opinion: China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector

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One of China’s most recent mid-stream deals included building a pipeline from Iran to Pakistan , which is being built despite objections from the U.S. The stated reason though, isn’t to satisfy China’s energy consumption, but to help alleviate Pakistan from its current energy problems.

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

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Indian refiners are now buying more crude oil from Nigeria, Iraq, Venezuela and Mexico. Given current market conditions, the Asian demand for diesel has reduced mainly due to the weakening Chinese market, while demand for gasoline is increasing in India, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

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You could buy versions of this car all the way through 2017 in Pakistan. The Metro was based on the second-generation Suzuki Cultus, and it was the successor to the 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint (which was based on the first -generation Cultus).

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BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer

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BYD’s vehicles are available to lease or buy through its extensive network. BYD Atto 3 (left) and Dolphin (right) EVs in Japan (Source: BYD) With new models launching and local production planned in Turkey, Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand, and Mexico, BYD expects to continue gaining global market share.

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The Richer They Get, the More Meat They Eat

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This was as you would expect, because as people get richer they can buy more of the food they really want. Even after accounting for the intervening population growth, per capita meat consumption rose by 55 percent during the 50 years. Since 1970, there has been a 55 percent increase in worldwide average per capita meat consumption.

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My Cycling trip from Agra to Bikaner

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Cycled down to Bharatpur town to buy some fruits for the next day’s ride. Enterprising hunters in Afghanistan and Pakistan were the possible cause for a change in migration routes. The wind gods from Pakistan were doing their best to slow us down. So no free dinner! Neelam turned out to be a take away with three tables.

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