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January 14, 2013

Triumphant Detroit set to shine at auto show
Chicago (AFP) Jan 12, 2013
The Detroit Three carmakers return triumphantly to their hometown auto show Monday flush with profits from popular vehicles and the rewards of successful - though painful - restructuring. But the competition is not standing still, and with the United States one of the few bright spots in the automotive market, the fight for customers will be fierce. "I don't think there's an automotive company in the world that doesn't view the US as the most important market to them," Joe Vitale, an automotiv ... read more

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British military making Falkland plans: report British defence officials have prepared plans for dealing with aggressive action by Argentina towards the disputed Falkland Islands, the Sunday Telegraph reported. ... more		The political implications of America's Oil and Gas Boom As we begin a new year we wanted to take a look at the current energy landscape and see what the future holds for the global economy, America's oil and gas boom, whether renewables will continue to ... more		Iraq: Danger looms as Kurds export oil Iraq's independence-minded Kurds, locked in confrontation with the central government over disputed land, have sharpened tensions with Baghdad by exporting oil directly to global markets through Turkey. ... more
				Group urges caution on U.S. LNG exports A group of major U.S. manufacturers have formed a coalition to lobby against "unfettered" natural gas exports, which they say would harm the nation's manufacturing growth and cost jobs. ... more		EU raps Daimler over new coolant rules The EU cautioned German auto giant Daimler Friday it must upgrade the air conditioning coolant used in its new models to meet greenhouse gas emission targets if they are to be cleared for sale. ... more

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U.S. keen on consensus in Venezuela The United States is keen to see consensus emerging over future administration in Venezuela as questions remain over President Hugo Chavez being fit enough to be sworn for a fourth term in office, U.S. officials said. ... more		Iraq okays Kuwait energy deal Iraq has approved an oil exploration deal with a Kuwait-led group, a statement said Thursday, replacing a previous agreement with a Turkish firm that was torpedoed amid worsening ties with Ankara. ... more		The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests Wildfire-induced thunderstorms recreated in Earth system models for first time Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity		China auto sales disappoint in 2012: industry group Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest car market, fell short of expectations last year, an industry group said Friday, as the economy slowed and cities put limits on vehicle numbers. ... more
				Oil prices rise on China exports, lower dollar Crude oil prices rallied Thursday, briefly reaching three-month highs, on strong Chinese export data and the lower US dollar. ... more		GM to hire 1,000 workers for new tech center General Motors will hire 1,000 high-tech workers to staff a new information technology center near Atlanta, Georgia, the company announced Thursday. ... more

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Beyond Energy: The political implications of America's Oil and Gas Boom As we begin a new year we wanted to take a look at the current energy landscape and see what the future holds for the global economy, America's oil and gas boom, whether renewables will continue to ... more		Tree seeds offer potential for sustainable biofuels Tree seeds, rather than biomass or fuel crop plants, could represent an abundant source of renewable energy, according to research published in the International Journal of Automotive Technology and ... more		Maintaining US space dominance requires rapid and reliable delivery of new systems Germany pledges EUR35 bn for space defence against Russia, China Blackbaud Reviews: Key Insights To Consider Before Choosing an LMS		Toyota hit US production, sales records in 2012 Japanese auto giant Toyota set new records for vehicle productions, sales and vehicle launches in the United States and said Thursday it has "strong momentum" going into 2013. ... more
				First gas-powered passenger ferry handed over in Finland Finnish cruise company Viking Line took possession Thursday of the world's first large passenger ferry powered by liquefied natural gas, calling it an "environmental pioneer in the cruise industry." ... more		Driverless car concept gains traction at CES Automakers and technology firms are jumping on the bandwagon of the driverless car, which remains a concept as well as a platform for new technologies to improve safety on the road. ... more

First world atlas on renewable energy launched

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Three new state-of-the-art power plants improve efficiency, reduce emissions

The political implications of America's Oil and Gas Boom

Oil prices rise on China exports, lower dollar

Group urges caution on U.S. LNG exports

Tree seeds offer potential for sustainable biofuels

Engineered algae seen as fuel source

Lithuanians recycle Christmas trees into biofuel

Indian minister says Areva nuclear deal is close

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Japan to clamp down on Fukushima clean-up firms

	Canada urged to buy more C-17 Globemasters Canada's department of national defense is being urged to invest in acquiring the Boeing Co.'s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to cope with the Canadian armed forces' demand for peacetime and combat tactical transport. ... more		France's Hollande to push for Rafale sale in UAE French President Francois Hollande will head to the United Arab Emirates next week where he will push the Gulf state to buy Rafale fighter jets, a French diplomatic source said Wednesday. ... more		New Zealand sets sight on new oil blocks New Zealand is encouraging foreign investment in its oil and natural gas sector. ... more		NASA Green Aviation Project To Move Into Next Phase Of Research NASA's Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project is moving forward with its research efforts to "green" the skies. ERA is developing aircraft concepts and technologies to help reduce ... more

Denmark closes airspace to civilian drones amid rise in sightings

Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to oppose 'hegemonism'

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Study: Oil sand production polluting lakes		Research on liquid fuels from coal begins		Canada's F-35 program problems multiply		Airbus says in pole position for Indian air refuelling tanker contract		Military on sidelines of Venezuela crisis

Japanese car sales slump in China on island row

China fund mulls buying stake in Daimler: report

Lithuanians recycle Christmas trees into biofuel

Iran oil exports down 40% in 9 months: minister

Russian Air Force Gets First Six Su-35S Fighter Jets

US auto sales jump 13% in 2012 as Toyota leads pack

Nationalized YPF draws more investors

Germany Helps Ukraine Develop Biofuel Production

HAL building more Su-30 MKI fighters

OPEC: Iran-Iraq alliance weakens Saudis

2013 sees cleaner trucks and buses across EU

Turkey to halt oil import data breakdown: official

Lebanon opens bidding for East Med gas

Boeing Receives Additional US Navy Order for Torpedo Defense Systems

Taiwan, China airlines team up on lucrative routes

US salvage team boards grounded Alaska oil rig

Avis locks up Zipcar for $500 million

Conservation Not Technology will be our Saviour Says Chris Martenson

NASA Is With You When You Fly

Taiwan upgrades dozens of fighter jets

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