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January 06, 2016

Mystery electric car startup unveils prototype
Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 5, 2016
The mystery electric car startup Faraday Future, which seeks to "redefine mobility," unveiled its first prototype vehicle on Monday while offering few details on its ownership and structure. The company took the wraps off its tech-inspired Batmobile-style vehicle that is part of a plan to compete against the likes of Tesla and reshape the auto sector. "We are redefining the very nature of cars and mobility," said the company's senior vice president of research and engineering, Nick Sampson, unve ... read more

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Putin reviews environmental agenda Weeks after a breakthrough U.N. agreement on climate issues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said next year would be the year of the environment in Russia. ... more		Statoil awards $1.2 billion in offshore contracts Norwegian energy company Statoil said it awarded contracts worth an estimated $1.2 billion for work on the country's continental shelf. ... more		Oklahoma proposes oil restrictions after quakes A state regulator in Oklahoma said it was proposing new plans for how oil and gas operators work in shale basins given the recent occurrence of earthquakes. ... more		Suncor takes turn in shareholder push In a persuasion tit-for-tat, Suncor called on shareholders at Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. to agree to their bid before it expires Friday in order to protect value. ... more

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