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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. 40 CFR ยง 80.27

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. The ICE is also likely to get efficiency improvements from electric oil and water pumps.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ). “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook. “ I don’t think the American public has gripped in its gut what could happen ,” Chu said.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. liter EcoBlue features innovative technologies, including: Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with water-air charge cooling for more efficient combustion and reduced emissions. The all-new 1.5-liter millimeters.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. In China and Japan, where other standards already exist (GB/T and CHAdeMO, respectively), country-specific requirements will be accommodated. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs.

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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To ensure that the engine takes up as little mounting space as possible, ancillary components such as the water pump, air conditioning compressor and alternator are screwed directly to the engine and the oil sump without additional brackets, and they are driven by a single-track toothed belt with a permanent tension roller.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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It is also a shareholder base that understands that in order to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, and a sustainable energy economy, Tesla needs to develop the most revolutionary technologies not only in autos, but in energy and artificial intelligence as well. That result is the epitome of a sustainable economy.

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