SULLIVAN – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:15:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 VPI – PVOIL cooperates in research on batteries and charging stations for electric cars https://en.spress.net/vpi-pvoil-cooperates-in-research-on-batteries-and-charging-stations-for-electric-cars/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:15:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/vpi-pvoil-cooperates-in-research-on-batteries-and-charging-stations-for-electric-cars/ Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) and PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) have just signed a ‘Contract for consulting service framework for research on batteries and charging stations for electric cars’.
Accordingly, VPI will evaluate the impact of the energy transition trend on Vietnam’s petroleum market; identify challenges and opportunities under the impact of energy transition trends, the development trend of electric vehicle batteries and car charging stations in the world, the region and Vietnam. On that basis, VPI proposed solutions for PVOIL to develop stably and sustainably in the context of the energy transition trend taking place.

PVOIL’s General Director Doan Van Nhuom and VPI Director Nguyen Anh Duc signed “Consulting service contract for research on batteries and charging stations for electric cars” VPI Director Nguyen Anh Duc said, according to a survey by Frost & Sullivan (USA), 33% of consumers in Vietnam are interested in buying electric vehicles, the rest is price, charging technology, battery price and battery life. With the role and mission of a scientific research unit of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, VPI will monitor market indicators, regularly update PVOIL’s leaders to have a basis for making accurate decisions, preparing solutions to cope with risks and take advantage of opportunities in the energy shifting trend. PVOIL’s Chairman Cao Hoai Duong said that in the energy transition trend, PVOIL is a directly affected unit, so there is always a sense of proactively responding to “minimize danger and utilize muscle”. 3 years ago, PVOIL has been interested in researching the development of electric vehicles, the possibility of replacing electric cars for gasoline-powered vehicles and building possible scenarios. PVOIL hopes that, through the cooperation with VPI, experts will support PVOIL in researching technology, engineering, and development trends of batteries and charging stations so that PVOIL will have more information in planning development strategy. development, ready to adapt to the development trend of electric vehicles. As an oil product distribution business, the energy shift will directly affect PVOIL’s business operations. Therefore, PVOIL needs to take advantage of the available infrastructure of the system of more than 600 petrol stations across the country, apply technology 4.0 in business activities to have solutions to welcome the trend. development potential of electric car.

]]> 6105 Kremlin: The Russia-US summit depends on Washington’s behavior https://en.spress.net/kremlin-the-russia-us-summit-depends-on-washingtons-behavior/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:42:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/kremlin-the-russia-us-summit-depends-on-washingtons-behavior/ On April 14, the Kremlin spokesman said the possibility of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden completely depended on Washington’s moves.
“It is still too early to be sure of the possibility of a summit taking place. We will consider this proposal. The parties have not yet planned on the topic to discuss, have not prepared any preparations for this meeting, ”Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on April 14.

Earlier, President Putin’s foreign policy advisor, Yuri Ushakov, invited US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan to discuss this issue.

Mr. Ushakov stressed to Ambassador Sullivan that Moscow will react seriously if the US takes “unfriendly actions” such as imposing sanctions.

President Joe Biden has proposed holding a summit with Putin

On April 13, US President Joe Biden held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, underlining Washington’s commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and expressing concerns about the concentration of the military. of Russia near the Ukraine border. Mr. Joe Biden also proposed a summit between the two leaders in a third country.

In March, Joe Biden still warned Moscow to pay the price for meddling in the US presidential election, but so far, no sanctions have been announced.

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