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JUNE 17, 2021

Aemetis is a renewable natural gas, renewable fuel and biochemicals company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of technologies that replace petroleum-based products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Renewable Diesel Engine Production 186

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AUGUST 24, 2023

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of fuel sold in the state, is largely responsible for the shift by encouraging the use and production of cleaner alternatives. Compliance with the LCFS began in 2011. Fuels are compared to an annually declining baseline.

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Clean Cleaning Diesel California 367

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2024

The original Ford Taurus first appeared as a 1986 model , going through three generations and nearly 10 million sales (counting the Mercury Sable ) before getting the axe in October of 2006. The 206xxx sequence number in the VIN indicates very late production, though, meaning this car likely was built in October of 2006.

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2007 Ford 2006 Mercury 81

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MAY 26, 2022

We are committed to growing our business in the energy storage market, as well as our investment in battery cell technology and cell manufacturing, further strengthening our storage product portfolio. —Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge.

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South Korea Lithium Ion Energy Storage 2006 IT 465

Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

Adding to its existing manufacturing sites in Germany, the USA, the Czech Republic, and China, India marks the fifth production location for the globally recognised family business. ” The company plans to commence deep-drawn parts production in India by 2025.

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Czech Republic Global Production Asia 52

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This version of the Plan updates and expands upon previous versions including the 2006 Hydrogen Posture Plan and the 2011 DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan. The DOE Hydrogen Program is a coordinated Departmental effort to advance the affordable production, transport, storage, and use of hydrogen across different sectors of the economy.

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Hydrogen 2006 Fuel Cost Of 378

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MAY 12, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Earth System Research Laboratory has found that methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in the United States may not be rising as quickly as had been feared. 1 for 2006?2015, s’ following a site code indicates surface site.

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Emissions 2006 2015 Gas 255

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AUGUST 9, 2011

(GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC), has produced more than 1 million vehicles since the start of production in 2006. GTMC was established in 2004 as a base for Toyota-brand vehicle production and sales in China.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid China Production 225

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JULY 24, 2012

Almost 77 years (76 years, 11 months) after the production of the first Model G1 truck in August 1935 at Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Toyota Motor Corporation’s worldwide cumulative vehicle production has surpassed 200 million units. As of the end of June, cumulative production in Japan totaled 145.21 Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Production Vehicles 2006 225

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MARCH 7, 2017

Honda launched global production of a new, state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission at Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) in Tallapoosa, Georgia. HPPG was established in 2006 and annually produces more than 375,000 transmissions for Honda and Acura automobiles. of America, Inc. HTM) in Russells Point, Ohio.

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Georgia Honda Acura Production 150

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JULY 28, 2020

Octillion has seen rapid growth in production capacity, experience, and partnerships over the last decade. Octillion’s products undergo a robust design process including extensive thermal modeling, fully integrated BMS, and standardized production processes that offers a customized package solution.

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Batteries Battery Lithium Ion India 423

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

ClipperCreek offers electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for residential and commercial customers in the US, and has been a pioneer in the EV charging market since 2006. Launches Enphase into the rapidly growing EV sector with a respected brand and industry-leading products. Establishes a US manufacturing footprint for Enphase.

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Energy Grid 2006 Solar 334

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JULY 19, 2018

Volkswagen’s main plant in Wolfsburg has won the Automotive Lean Production Award for the first time. Series production at Wolfsburg began in 1945; since then, more than 45 million vehicles have rolled off its lines. Wolfsburg must be a model plant in our brand’s worldwide production system.

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Production 2018 2006 Congress 150

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

Aemetis, a renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products ( earlier post ), has signed a 10-year, 450-million-gallon renewable diesel supply agreement with an industry-leading travel stop company, which is expected to generate more than $3 billion in revenue. billion miles of heavy truck and cargo transportation.

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Renewable Diesel Supplies Industrial 321

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MAY 27, 2009

World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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2006 Emissions Energy Oil-Sands 150

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JUNE 21, 2011

In 2006, Honda set a goal to reduce global CO 2 emissions from use of its motorcycles, automobiles and power products by 10% by the end of 2010 compared to year 2000 levels. In 2010, the goal was attained by all products.

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Honda Global Emissions 2000 277

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

In addition, the proposal contains provisions on mandatory green public procurement, on facilitating the enforcement of product rules, namely rules on conformity assessment, notification of conformity assessment bodies, market surveillance and economic instruments. Electronic exchange of information. Background.

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Batteries Battery 2006 Green 359

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. 2006) Click to enlarge. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years.

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Infinity Engine Motor Motors 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013

The certificate covers the production of NExBTL renewable diesel at Neste Oil’s refineries in Porvoo, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The RSPO’s new RSPO-RED overall certification system calculates greenhouse gas emissions released over the entire life cycle of a product, in line with the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

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Oil Renewable Diesel Production 225

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

When an unknown automotive startup from Silicon Valley unveiled an all-electric sports car with supercar performance back in 2006, the shock was enough to make industry giant GM sit up and pay attention.

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GM 2006 Production Prius 160

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

Because the products that pop from this plant are one of the few that have had even a meager amount of success in challenging the Detroit Three in the half-ton truck game. Since breaking ground in 2003, Toyota Texas has assembled upwards of 3 million trucks and SUVs since production started in 2006. Why is it worth noting?

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San Antonio Texas Toyota Tundra 97

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Audi had earlier produced in Curitiba between 1999 and 2006 (the A3), but the project at that time did not prove profitable for the company. Audi is now investing €150 million (US$200 million) in its new production facilities there. As of 2020, Audi plans to deliver two million cars to its customers worldwide each year.

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Brazil Audi 2015 Production 199

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AUGUST 19, 2016

Hydrotreating is a critical step in the refining process in which hydrogen and proprietary catalysts are used to pre-treat petroleum and other products to remove sulfur, nitrogen, metals and other contaminants before conversion into transportation fuels.

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Cleaner Gasoline Diesel Range 150

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MAY 2, 2012

Butamax is the joint venture (JV) between BP and DuPont targeting the production of biobutanol from a variety of feedstocks. and began operations in 2005/2006, each with a nameplate capacity of at least 50 mgpy (million gallons per year). Earlier post.). Both ethanol plants are ICM/Fagen-designed facilities constructed by Fagen, Inc.,

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Iowa Production Minnesota Nevada 225

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

The proportion of the company’s total production volume accounted for by SUVs will be about 28% this year, and is planned to rise to more than 35% by 2020. million automobiles of the Q family since the market launch of the first SUV in 2006. Overall, Audi has produced and delivered to customers more than 1.5

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Audi 2016 SUV Production 210

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JULY 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. Only the electric-powertrain specific components will be installed in specific boxes along the production line. Production of the eCanter in Japan started on 7 July. Earlier post.)

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All-Electric Europe Light Portugal 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveiled the new Actros truck, featuring Active Drive Assist, with which Mercedes-Benz Trucks puts partially automated driving into series production. Since the launch of Active Brake Assist 1 in 2006, nearly 230,000 trucks from Mercedes-Benz have been sold with the emergency braking assistant on board.

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Mercedes Production Fusion Personal 186

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APRIL 9, 2015

Mercedes-Benz’ new compact car plant in China, housed at the company’s local production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC), has begun production with the German car maker’s first locally build compact car: the GLA. Built from scratch in less than 3 years and stretching at present across about 1.5

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China Production Mercedes Hungary 150

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JUNE 1, 2023

With the current raw material production levels there will not be enough of these metals in future—not even if recycling increases, according to the findings of a major survey led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, on behalf of the European Commission. The increasing dependence on them is thus problematic for several reasons.

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Europe South Africa 2006 Sweden 231

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APRIL 17, 2014

Direct production of end use parts, however, is beginning to grow in industries including aerospace, medical, automotive, consumer products, architecture, and electronics. billion production part segment, the research firm said. Click to enlarge. This $12 billion includes $2.0 billion in formulated materials and $3.2

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Parts Market Production 2013 239

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KAMAZ for the development of electrified power solutions for a new product line of KAMAZ battery-powered vehicles. Based on the long-term productive partnership of the companies, KAMAZ and Cummins agreed on collaboration aimed to create electrified-power trucks and buses. Cummins Inc.

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Russia 2006 Fully Electric Battery Powered 285

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. Fiesta ECOnetic Technology. Click to enlarge. 100 km (71.2 The car is powered by a 95PS (94 hp, 70 kW) 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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JUNE 25, 2021

DME is a hydrogen-rich molecule that can be produced from waste and/or renewable resources using Oberon’s modular production technology. The goal is to boost production to 25 kg per day—a greater than 1,300-fold increase in hydrogen production capacity. —Troy A. Semelsberger, Ph.D., Semelsberger, Kevin C.

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Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Waste 221

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MARCH 31, 2023

Porphyry copper deposits account for approximately 60% of global copper production, and are typically mined using open-pit methods. Source: FQM Rio Tinto acquired the La Granja Project from the Government of Peru in 2006; BHP Billiton had previously owned the deposit. USGS map of global mineral resources.

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Peru Mongolia 2006 Global 273

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Air Products has entered a long-term agreement with Motiva Enterprises LLC for an additional supply of hydrogen to be used by Motiva’s Convent, Louisiana refinery. This is the second recent announcement of new hydrogen supply agreements sourced from Air Products’ Gulf Coast pipeline supply network. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Supplies Louisiana Production 236

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JUNE 1, 2023

Use of animal fat biodiesel has doubled in the past decade and is 40 times higher than it was in 2006. European lawmakers have been promoting the by-product of industrial meat farming as a way of reducing the carbon impact of transport fuels.They are now setting their sights on planes and to a lesser extent ships.

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Fuel Oil Waste Transportation 397

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

The 500,000 th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car, a long-wheelbase C-Class model, has rolled off the production lines at Daimler’s Sino-German production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., The production line has been designed for flexibility, with an annual capacity of 250,000 units for the first phase.

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Mercedes Production Cars China 199