Motorisation

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  • noun. motorization.
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  • noun. Alternative spelling of motorization.
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  • noun. the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
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    "'motorisation' of economies are strong, and then peaks and declines as the less energy-intensive service sector begins to occupy a larger share of economic activity (figure 11.2) .8 The later a country industrialises, the lower its peak energy intensity because of intervening improvements in the efficiency of energy conversion processes - especially for electricity generation - and energy use."
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