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Mild hybrids quick fix for carmakers squeezed by CO2 cuts

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Mild hybrids add electric power to gasoline engines, without costly redesign Automakers looking to cut carbon emissions are turning to mild hybrids, which add some electric power to existing gasoline-powered engines without a costly redesign and cut CO2 emissions. Stricter government regulations as well as dieselgate, VW’s test-cheating scandal, have been a major drivers for […]

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Canada one of fastest growing developed economies this year -CBOC

Canada

Exports expected to increase 2.3%, fueled mainly by soaring energy exports With strong economic growth in the first half of the year, the Canadian economy is expected to grow by an impressive 3.1 per cent in 2017, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Outlook Bulletin: Autumn 2017. “Canada’s economy continues to perform well above

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Quebec government publishes draft oil and gas regulations

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Quebec-based companies preparing to expand oil and gas exploration The Quebec government has set out new regulations for oil and gas development in the province and industry is praising the approach, which it says balances development with high standards of environmental protection. The Petroleum Resources Act replaces the Quebec Mining Act. No date has yet been set for

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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida

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Evacuations of large population centers preceding the hurricane increased gasoline purchases Hurricane Irma significantly disrupted gasoline markets in Florida, first by prompting increased demand and then by disrupting the supply chain needed to deliver the fuel, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The evacuation of people in anticipation of Hurricane Irma led to higher

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Scientists working to overcome roadblocks to more efficient car engine

Innovation

New lean burn, compression ignition engines can’t be commercialized without catalytic converters to lower emissions Almost 160 years after the invention of the internal combustion engine, a new type of engine – designed like a diesel engine with no ignition, operating at low-temperature, allowing it to consume less fuel – offers promise for the transportation

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Improved fuel efficiency bigger threat to gasoline demand than EVs

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From 2016-2040, fuel efficiency gains will cut 11.3 million b/d from global gasoline consumption Improved fuel efficiency in internal combustion engine vehicles will have a bigger impact on gasoline demand than electric cars, according to energy consultant FGE. In a report by Reuters, Cuneyt Kazokoglu, head of oil demand at FGE said despite pledges made

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