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California’s Truck and Bus regulation ( earlier post ) has been in effect since December 2008, with the purpose of reducing emissions of diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and other criteria pollutants from in-use diesel-fueled vehicles.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

Factors contributing to the growth in energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2010. US carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels were 5,638 million metric tons carbon dioxide (MMTCO 2 ) in 2010, an increase of 3.9% Consumption of coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, rose by 6% in 2010 after falling by 12% in 2009.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

(The maximum—136,468 million gallons—was reached in 2014.). Total consumption (millions of gallons). Total consumption (millions of gallons). Therefore, the table below shows the consumptions per capita for selected years between 1965 and 2020. Consumption per capita (gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Recent European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates indicate that EU greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2008 for the fourth consecutive year. Based on these estimates, the greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 stand approximately 6.2% for the EU-15 and 1.5% for the EU-27. below the Kyoto base-year emissions for the EU-15, and 10.7%

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JANUARY 21, 2011

in December 2010 against the same month in 2009 and up 2.3% for 2010 compared with 2009, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). Both gasoline and diesel deliveries were up for full year 2010 over 2009, gasoline by 0.6% December 2010 crude oil and product imports, at 10.6 and distillates by 4.8%.

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MARCH 29, 2011

2010 investment by country and sector. Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30% increase from the previous year. billion in investments in 2010 represents a 39% increase from 2009. Click to enlarge. Its record $54.4 Germany accounted for 45% of global solar investments.

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MAY 30, 2012

Greenhouse gas emissions increased in the EU in 2010 as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). below 1990 levels in 2010. below 1990 levels in 2010.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Global carbon dioxide emissions show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to a study led by the University of Exeter (UK). below the record 2008 figures. below the record 2008 figures. lower in 2009 than in 2008. Le Quéré (2010) Update on CO 2 emissions. Resources. Friedlingstein, R.

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MARCH 19, 2011

g/km CO 2 in 2010 according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) 10 th annual CO 2 report. The 2010 CO 2 emissions fall is one of the highest annual reductions on record but lower than the 5.4% improvement recorded between 2008 and 2009. in the first half of 2010 compared with the same period in 2009.

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APRIL 16, 2012

The final report shows overall emissions in 2010 increased by 3.2% EPA attributes the trend to an increase in energy consumption across all economic sectors, due to increasing energy demand associated with an expanding economy, and increased demand for electricity for air conditioning due to warmer summer weather during 2010.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

According to the report, the decline in PV installed costs seen by customer-owners of such systems in 2010 follows a significant drop in the wholesale cost for PV modules in 2009. W from 2008 to 2009, even though wholesale module prices dropped substantially over this period. W between 2009 and the first six months of 2010.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

million units in 2010, according to its most recent US light vehicle forecast. lower than 2008. We believe wealth accumulation and improving consumer confidence added to GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 and we see slow but steady GDP growth in 2010. Polk’s forecast for Real GDP US growth in 2010 is 2.9%.

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MARCH 9, 2010

CO 2 emissions from the US transport sector, 1990-2008. The draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 shows that in 2008, overall greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions decreased by 2.9% (206.1 Tg CO 2 in 2008 from 1,893.8 Click to enlarge.

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MAY 9, 2011

A new report by Pike Research has revealed that global fuel cell shipments doubled between 2008 and 2010 – leaping by approximately 7,500 units to more than 15,000 units annually.

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JULY 7, 2011

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association ( MECA ) released the results of its survey summarizing the total number of diesel retrofit devices sold by MECA member companies in 2010. 8% percent (1,961) were flow-through filters.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

GW at the end of 2008, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. More than 27 GW of new wind power generation capacity came online in 2008, 36% more than in 2007. The leading markets in terms of new installed capacity in 2008 were the US and China. The global wind market for turbine installations in 2008 was worth about €36.5

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 between 2000 and 2008, compared with 1% per year in the 1990s. over the previous seven years. According to co-author and GCP Executive Director, CSIRO’s Dr.

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JUNE 21, 2010

The European Commission Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Undertaking (JU) has published its 2010 Call for Proposals with a budget of €89.1 The JU publishes annual calls for proposals (from 2008-2013), on the basis of which funding is granted for research, technological development and demonstration projects. Earlier post.).

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. So far GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi, have all announced plug in vehicles they will have for sale in 2010. There’s an old joke that most of us baby boomers first heard when we were kids. ” “What!? I understand.

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MAY 4, 2009

A Cummins Westport ISL G in-use emissions test performed on an urban transit bus recorded emissions significantly lower than the 2010 EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Heavy Duty emission regulations. concluded that emissions were significantly lower than the 2010 EPA Heavy Duty in use emission requirements. Sensors Inc.

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MAY 30, 2011

Energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2010 were the highest in history, according to the latest estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Gigatonnes (Gt), a 5% jump from the previous record year in 2008, when levels reached 29.3 tonnes for China, and 1.5 tonnes in India. Fatih Birol, Chief Economist at the IEA.

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JUNE 11, 2009

General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year (MY) 2010 due to “elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model.” A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests. 2008 Malibu hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 7, 2010

The Colorado State University forecast team predicts an above-average 2010 Atlantic basin hurricane season based on the premise that El Niño conditions will dissipate by this summer and that anomalously warm tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures will persist. The team began using a new early April statistical model in 2008.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Updated emission estimates for the EU for 2010 show just 14 Member States expect to meet their respective 2010 air pollutant limits set under the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive), according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Effective January 2010, Brazilian diesel fuel vehicles will be required to run on a 5% biodiesel blend, up from 4% at present. billion liters (634 million gallons) in 2010. Biodiesel blends became mandatory in early 2008, quickly followed by a raise in blend levels from 2 to 3% in July of the same year and from 3 to 4% in 2009.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Existing US policies that stress energy efficiency and alternative fuels, together with higher energy prices, will curb energy consumption growth and shift the energy mix toward renewable fuels, according to the reference case for the Annual Energy Outlook 2010 ( AEO2010 ) released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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APRIL 11, 2009

mb/d below 2008. The pace of contraction is close to early 1980s levels, the IEA said, with a growing consensus that economic and oil demand recovery will be deferred to 2010. mb/d in 2008 to 50.3 mb/d below 2008 levels. The IEA now forecasts global demand for 2009 at 83.4 IEA demand forecast. Click to enlarge.

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The trio of abandoned Tesla Roadsters from 2008 have reached a massive bid of $750,000 with just four bidding days left, and there is no indication that these vehicles even operate. In 2010, a buyer in China purchased three Tesla Roadsters. They were shipped and arrived, but they were abandoned by the buyer.

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MARCH 2, 2009

The 2010 Prius. The newest version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive as applied in the 2010 Prius is more than 90% newly developed, and has produced more patents than previous Prius generations combined. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. 2010 Fusion and Milan Hybrids. The credit amount is based on a vehicle’s potential fuel efficiency. The Fusion Hybrid carries a 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Ford Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts.

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APRIL 26, 2009

will increase monthly output of the 2010 Prius starting in June by at least 25% to 50,000 units, up from an earlier planned 40,000 units per month, based on receiving more advance orders than expected. Toyota Motor Corp.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. Fuel consumption also remains at 5.1

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AUGUST 27, 2013

In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 Declines in petroleum consumption in the United States in 2008 and 2009 occurred during the economic downturn. Source: EIA.

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That's a result not only of the 2008-2010 recession but also vastly more durable and reliable vehicles compared to those of previous decades. The average vehicle on U.S. roads these days is more than 10 years old, despite three successive years of record new-vehicle sales.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Among the findings: In 2010, California accounted for 80% ($840 million) of total US and 60% of total global venture capital investment in EV-related sectors. California and Michigan rank first in total EV technology patents in the US, each generating 300 patents between 2008-2010.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

It is another energy conservation and new-energy vehicle demonstration project similar to the one Air Products won in China for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Air Products’ hydrogen fueling technology was used to fill hydrogen fuel cell buses at a fueling station in the Beijing Hydrogen Park.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. During the coast-to-coast 2008 Audi Mileage Marathon, the Audi A3 2.0 Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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