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Johnson Controls does not believe it is the source of lead pollution in Pudong incident

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Recent reports from China ( earlier post ) cited local environmental officials suggesting that battery maker Johnson Controls was the source of lead in a pollution incident in Shanghai affecting some 21 children. Recent news coverage about this suspension in production has included some inaccuracies we would like to clarify.

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Fossil Fuel Production Up in 2008 Despite Recession

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World production of fossil fuels—oil, coal, and natural gas—increased 2.9% Continuing a decade-long trend, most of the growth was in the Asia-Pacific region, where production grew 6.3%. Coal has led the growth in fossil fuel production. By 2008, coal production represented a third of fossil energy production.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. Certainly in coal—they imported virtually no coal in 2005 and they’re now importing close to 200 million tons. The other part of the story is China’s dramatic jump in renewable energy production. There are bright spots in the data on China’s environment.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 Overall findings. than in AEO2012.

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History of Electric Vehicles in India

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Mahindra again started at the Haridwar plant in 2006 and continues to produce electric vehicles as per market demand. However, this product has yet to be commercialised. Other firms that manufacture and sell their products include Electrotherm India, TVS Motor, Hero Electric, and others. The Present.

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FEV, Inc. to Show Full-Sized Pickup Truck with Solid SCR System for NOx Reduction

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Ammonium carbamate is used in the commercial production of urea. Other issues can include the filling of small, pressurized containers, and the safety aspect, according to a review of mobile SCR technology presented by Dr. Eberhard Jacob of Emitec at the 2006 Aachener Kolloquium. Pârvulescu.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely Auto was the first auto manufacturer in China to conduct research and development into methanol vehicle solutions in 2005, and has since acquired dozens of patents. Earlier post.).

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