Shot by Jiang Xiaowei and Li Qian. Edited by Li Qian. Subtitles by Li Qian. (Some video clips courtesy of He Xin, Shunzuiyehua, Shanghai Natural History Museum and Xinhua News Agency) A rare visitor to Shanghai was found dead in a park several weeks ago, apparently the victim of oil poisoning.The black-throated wolf, also known as the Arctic diver, would not normally venture into Shanghai. Experts believe it may have landed in Century Park due to irritation caused by oil stains on its feathers.Their first sightings in January sent hordes of birdwatchers and photographers to the park. They were greeted…
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European natural gas futures settled below €50 per megawatt-hour for the first time in more than 17 months as the region’s worst energy crisis in decades recedes, although there are signs that little further price drops are likely. Futures have plunged more than 80% since their peak in August when Russia’s gas cuts hit Europe with about $1 trillion in energy costs, hitting the region’s economy and driving inflation at most in decades. Now, the continent is undergoing a sharp turnaround as relatively mild weather, efforts to reduce fuel consumption and strong inflows of US liquefied natural gas into Qatar…
There are some reports of the Z06’s LT6 V8 engine exploding shortly after leaving the dealership, but the reason why it happens could be easily fixed. Via: YouTube via Speed Phenom In 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has seen some engine failures in new cars with low mileage and there are reports of this online, the most recent perhaps being an orange Z06 with only 600 miles. Manufacturing errors are certainly possible, but for these strong LT6 engines to explode shortly after, or during, the outage period is a rare occurrence; Speed Phenom on YouTube has a theory about the cause…
A mechanic works on a vehicle for a routine service. Maintaining and servicing your car regularly is the best way to save money and fuel.Minor and major services are usually performed after reaching a certain mileage; these are called service intervals.It is essential to know the difference between a minor service and a major service and what parts need to be replaced on your vehicle.South Africa is set for another massive fuel hike, and the cost of living is consistently unbearable for most. If we didn’t have such severe electricity problems, electric vehicles would probably be much more attractive, even…
The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have highlighted weaknesses in commodity markets where a “significant” concentration of firms, banks, exchanges and clearing houses threatens to pass losses on to the wider economy, he said on Monday. financial control body of the G20. The Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) deep dive into commodity markets came after regulators expressed concern that they could not get a full picture of an expanding sector that includes on- and off-trade derivatives trading. stock market, physical shares, irregular data and producers spread all over the world. European natural gas and metals prices doubled, while oil and…
Toto Wolff says the unloved Mercedes W13 Formula 1 car will be placed in the lobby area of the team’s Brackley factory to encourage staff to make brave decisions. At one stage last year, Wolff suggested that the 2022 car, which eventually won the Brazilian Grand Prix in the hands of George Russell, should be handed over to the “caves” of the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart. But instead, Wolff later considered placing the car in the F1 team lobby as a reminder not to be complacent, but now says the point of displaying it would be to encourage his staff…
(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the attributed sources and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rigzone or the author) In this week’s preview of what to watch in the oil and gas markets, Rigzone’s regular energy forecasters take a look at a notable downtrend in the oil market, winter weather demand, distortion of the market and much more. Read on below for the details. Rig zone: What news/trends will you be waiting for this week? Tom Seng, assistant professor of energy, Ralph Lowe Energy Institute at Texas Christian University: In the volatile market…
Choosing a new fuel-efficient vehicle for your next car doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead, models like the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Hyundai Elantra Blue promise great fuel economy and an affordable starting price. Check out some of TrueCar’s picks for the best cheap hybrid cars of 2023. Surprisingly, the top five picks are from just two car brands: Toyota and Hyundai. What new hybrids will come out in 2023? New hybrids like the 2023 Toyota Crown will hit the streets this year, and some familiar models are returning. Here are some of the best new hybrid cars with affordable…
Taking a long car trip requires more than a full tank of gas and your best music playlist. By taking the time to plan ahead and keeping a few key things in mind, you can make your trip even smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Unforeseen issues like a late arrival time, lack of snacks, or navigation issues can quickly turn a fun road trip into an exhausting headache if not addressed before departure. Let’s start as soon as possible. Eight tips for a long car journey 1. Plan your route and check traffic conditions Planning ahead is essential…
Feb 20 (Reuters) – Forvia, the European auto parts maker born out of Faurecia’s ( EPED.PA ) takeover of Hella, on Monday forecast 2023 sales of between 25.2 billion and 26.2 billion euros ( $26.9 billion and $28 billion). billion), after its annual sales of 25.5 billion euros reached the upper end of its guidance.The group, which sells seats, dashboards and fuel systems to carmakers, is also targeting an operating margin of between 5% and 6% for the current financial year and cash flow net higher than 1.5% of sales.The guidance is based on estimated global auto production of 82…