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The Richer They Get, the More Meat They Eat

Cars That Think

This small decline does constitute a trend, having to do with the avoidance of fatty red meat by many younger consumers, higher intakes of seafood, and the conversion of very small numbers of people to largely vegetarian (if not entirely vegan) diets.

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Forecast: Global Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet to Reach 17 Million by 2015

Green Car Congress

to reach just more than 3 million vehicles (including conversions) by 2015. Conversely, in Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India—the top five markets for NGVs—there are a variety of light-duty NGVs available. between 2008 and 2015, which translates into 31,347 vehicles (including conversions) sold in 2015.

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Navigant forecasts global annual natural gas vehicle sales to reach 3.9M in 2025, up 62.5% from 2015

Green Car Congress

In Asia Pacific, many markets are highly fractured with a number of competitors, although Suzuki remains strong in the key NGV markets of Pakistan and India.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

You could get the Geo Metro with an automatic, and I've found exactly one during my junkyard travels (and that includes EV conversions ). You could buy versions of this car all the way through 2017 in Pakistan.

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Forecast: 17M Natural Gas Vehicles Worldwide by 2015

Green Car Congress

to reach just over 3 million vehicles (including conversions) by 2015. The top five markets for NGVs are currently Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India. between 2008 and 2015, which translates into 31,347 vehicles (including conversions) sold in 2015. Tags: Conversions LNG Market Background Natural Gas.

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

Green Car Congress

While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. Natural gas to fuel conversion processes.

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How to Throw a Greek Summer Party

Baua Electric

The label is known for its roomy clothes in natural, hand-woven fabrics that nod to workwear such as shepherd jackets, kurtas (long, loose shirts common in Pakistan), cossack tops and dashikis (boxy tops worn in West Africa), as well as its no-waste approach to production. Once guests filed indoors, the duo brought their music to the roof.

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