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Johnson Controls showing new prismatic automotive Li-ion cells and sub-modules at Geneva Motor Show; planning sub-module production in 2014

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In September 2011, Johnson Controls and Saft reached an agreement to end their joint venture, Johnson Controls-Saft, which was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture Li-ion vehicle batteries. Earlier post.).

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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1 ] The average carbon intensity requirements for years 2011 and 2012 reflect reductions from base year (2010) CI values for CaRFG (95.85) calculated using the CI for crude oil supplied to California refineries in 2006. [ The decline in the LCFS carbon intensity targets was frozen due to a legal challenge. 95.61 [ 1 ]. 94.47 [ 4 ].

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Total hydrogen station in Munich first to feature standard compressed H2 and BMW cryo-compressed H2 technology

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Hydrogen is much more compact as a cryogenic liquid (blue dot) but with higher energetic cost (solid lines indicate the theoretical minimum work, also known as thermomechanical exergy) to compress and/or liquefy hydrogen. Aceves et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). US DOE and CCH2. Resources. Petitpas, P. Benard, L.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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According to the group, an integrated climate change and clean energy policy framework should include: Clear short-, medium- and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives and targets, and comprehensive, enforceable legal mechanisms and timelines for delivering on these objectives and targets. Resources.

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Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

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The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) filed a legal challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. Discouraging these fuels will simply increase costs while failing to prevent their export to and consumption by other nations.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 The good news is that most of the US players now have their costs in line to capitalize on a slow, steady sales recovery. million in 2006. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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However, since the cost of the hydrous ethanol is significantly lower, hydrous ethanol will provide a lower cost per mile travelled, assuming the processing cost savings is passed on to the consumer. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in the United States.