Alpacas stand against a backdrop of dark rain clouds on a pasture near the Wehnder Warte vantage point, in Wehnde, Germany. AP Photo
Alpacas stand against a backdrop of dark rain clouds on a pasture near the Wehnder Warte vantage point, in Wehnde, Germany. AP Photo
Informal settlers from San Roque village tend to their crops in a community farm set up in a vacant lot, which private developers plan to turn into a casino resort, in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. Getty Images
Informal settlers from San Roque village tend to their crops in a community farm set up in a vacant lot, which private developers plan to turn into a casino resort, in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. Getty Images
Young mahouts play with elephants in the Chao Phraya river, after celebrations for Thailand's National Elephant Day, in the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Reuters
Young mahouts play with elephants in the Chao Phraya river, after celebrations for Thailand's National Elephant Day, in the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Reuters
Kashmiri Muslim women pray at the Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Mehraj-ul-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of the Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP Photo
Kashmiri Muslim women pray at the Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Mehraj-ul-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of the Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP Photo
Demonstrators prepare to build a defensive line at a protest site in Hlaingthaya township, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. Anti-coup protests continue despite increasingly violent crackdowns by security forces. EPA
Demonstrators prepare to build a defensive line at a protest site in Hlaingthaya township, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. Anti-coup protests continue despite increasingly violent crackdowns by security forces. EPA
A woman walks past a vehicle parked near damaged buildings in Douma, in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Syria. Reuters
A woman walks past a vehicle parked near damaged buildings in Douma, in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Syria. Reuters
Coffins are lined up at a mass funeral for 105 victims of a massive explosion of dynamite stored at a military base in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. The government has partly blamed fires started by farmers. Human Rights Watch has requested an independent inquiry. EPA
Coffins are lined up at a mass funeral for 105 victims of a massive explosion of dynamite stored at a military base in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. The government has partly blamed fires started by farmers. Human Rights Watch has requested an independent inquiry. EPA
An Algerian anti-government demonstrator lifts the Amazigh – Berber – flag across from a riot police blockade, during a protest in the capital Algiers. AFP
An Algerian anti-government demonstrator lifts the Amazigh – Berber – flag across from a riot police blockade, during a protest in the capital Algiers. AFP
Saudi Arabian artist Zahrah Alghamdi poses in front of her art installation 'What Lies Behind the Walls', displayed as part of the Desert X exhibition, near Palm Springs, California, US. EPA
Saudi Arabian artist Zahrah Alghamdi poses in front of her art installation 'What Lies Behind the Walls', displayed as part of the Desert X exhibition, near Palm Springs, California, US. EPA

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From alpacas to desert art - today's best pictures

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March 13, 2021

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

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The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
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Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

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