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MAY 15, 2009

Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. The number of installations with open accounts—i.e. With the 6.5% With the 6.5%

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MARCH 7, 2012

Carbon Motors Corporation, developer of a diesel-engined law enforcement vehicle ( earlier post ), announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that it will not proceed with Carbon’s $310 million application for a direct loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. —William Li.

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

ExxonMobil has completed of an expansion to a carbon capture plant using its Controlled Freeze Zone capture technology near LaBarge, Wyoming. The $86-million expansion includes the installation of compressors to capture 50% more carbon dioxide for potential use in enhanced oil recovery and other industrial uses. million cars.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

TECO 2030 ( earlier post ) is aiming to establish Norway’s first large-scale production of fuel cells, optimized to be the heart of hydrogen-powered ships and other heavy-duty installations. IMO, the International Maritime Organization, targets carbon emission cuts of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050, compared to 2008 values.

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MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Two additional tie-down locations are installed at the front of the bed. This is the first use of CFRTP for structural parts in a high-volume production vehicle.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Eliminating fuel vehicles is an important step in the UK’s carbon reduction route, and 2030 is the deadline for the sale of fuel vehicles in the UK. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the installation of electric car chargers for new buildings in England will be mandatory from 2022. billion pounds.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Since 2005, when major greenhouse-gas emitters among the Kyoto signatories were issued caps on their emissions and permitted to buy credits to meet those caps, there has been more than $300 billion worth of carbon transactions. The approval process for carbon offsets has two goals. THE APPROVAL PROCESS.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

The global transportation industry firms lag behind ‘Global 500 Companies’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and setting reduction targets, according to a new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In 2008, transportation-related goods and services contributed $1.38 Carbon Disclosure Project Transport Report.

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JUNE 8, 2015

In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

The markets for both these 3-carbon compounds are well established and worth billions of dollars. Founded in 2008, Global Bioenergies develops processes to convert renewable resources into fuels and materials. Global Bioenergies has started the scale-up phase of a process converting renewable resources into acetone and isopropanol.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Such an innovation will play a key role in helping the company exceed the 50% emissions reduction target, compared to 2008 levels, that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has mandated all shipbuilders should achieve by 2050. Bloom Energy recently announced the capability of its fuel cells to run on hydrogen.

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APRIL 22, 2016

Beginning in 2008, the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) has funded the installation of 7,490 electric vehicle (EV) Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers at a variety of residential, multi-unit dwelling, commercial, workplace, and connector locations throughout the state.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

And just as Ghent became the first carbon-neutral facility in the automotive sector, Braås too becomes the first in its respective industry. These first two initiatives brought the site’s level of CO 2 neutrality to 87% to 2008, with the final push to reach 100% beginning two years ago. generated from renewable sources).

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MARCH 17, 2010

over 2008, reaching $139.1 Wind power (new installation capital costs) is projected to expand from $63.5 Last year’s global wind power installations reached a record 37,500 MW. China, the first-time global leader in new installations, accounted for more than a third of new installations, with 13,000 MW.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Depending on the model, it can be flexibly integrated into the installation space to save space (“pack to open body”). The BMW Group is particularly focused on keeping the carbon footprint and consumption of resources for production as low as possible, starting in the supply chain. The cell module level is thus eliminated.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The collaborative testing will take place under the auspices of a Statement of Intent for Cooperation in Methane Hydrates signed in 2008 and extended in 2011 by DOE and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The tests will provide information to inform potential future extended-duration tests. The tests will utilize the “I?nik

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

to convert 300 gasoline-powered Ford E-250 cargo vans to CNG, a move that will reduce vehicle carbon emissions by 480 tons per year. On average, CNG engines emit 23% less carbon dioxide than comparable gasoline-powered vans. Verizon has contracted with Steelweld Equipment Co.

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JUNE 29, 2018

While German wind and solar capacity has tripled since 2008, balancing reserves have been reduced by 20%, and costs by 50%.). Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. Not only will the stationary installations at our plants soon be networked to keep the grid stable, but so will our vehicles.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. Gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have increased market share ten-fold from less than 3% in MY 2008 to more than 30% in MY 2013. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2009

Eight new low carbon vehicle projects will receive a share of £25 million (US$41 million) of funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator to run ‘real-life’ trials. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The winning consortia.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The coating, developed by MDS Coating Technologies Corporation (MCT), and tested by researchers at NETL, protects the compressor blades of commercial aviation and industrial gas-turbine engines from erosion—saving fuel, cutting carbon emissions, reducing operational costs, and extending part life.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Credit: ACS, Boot 2008. Boot and his colleagues discussed the potential role of cyclic oxygenates in a 2008 paper published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. In the first phase of the project the university will install fuel pumps, in 2012. In their 2008 paper, Boot et al. Rings with 6 carbon atoms (e.g.,

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Fast forward to 2008 and Wallace started taking advantage of the internet’s ability to reach vast amounts of people simultaneously. They’re better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants. They’re safer.

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

Illustration of the carbon capture plant. megawatt (electric) slipstream from the plant, captures approximately 40 tons of carbon dioxide each day. The project began in early 2008 and will conclude later this year. The three-step carbon capture process at Pleasant Prairie. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

This is roughly a 34% increase over total shipments in 2011 and a 321% increase over total shipments in 2008. The stationary sector continues to drive overall shipment growth, increasing from about 2,000 shipments in 2008 to about 25,000 shipments in 2012. For example, San Diego has installed 2.4

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AUGUST 21, 2009

Petrobras announced a new oil discovery the Campos Basin post-salt layer (carbonate reservoirs), with the drilling of well 1-BRSA-713-RJS (1-RJS-661), informally known as Aruanã, in Exploratory Concession BM-C-36 (block C-M-401), which is operated exclusively by Petrobras. The Aruanã discovery in the Campos Basin. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

The Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Zinc carbon, Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable batteries and lighting products. Last year, Amara Raja installed EV battery charging and swapping stations and also introduced a fleet of e-Autos in Tirupati. Efforts towards electric vehicles revolution.

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MARCH 22, 2009

Solyndra’s photovoltaic systems are designed to provide the lowest installed cost and the highest solar electricity output on commercial, industrial and institutional roof tops. Further, Solyndra’s PV systems are fast and economical to install due to the simple horizontal mounting and unique air-flow properties of the solar panels.

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MAY 9, 2011

up to 45%) depending on the extent to which renewable technology costs fall and possible constraints on deployment of low-carbon alternatives, according to the newly released Renewable Energy Review by the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC). Gas CCS may be particularly useful in providing flexible generation. —Renewable Energy Review.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Bloom’s customers have deployed the solution to lower and/or fix their energy costs, while significantly cutting their carbon footprints and enhancing their energy security by reducing their dependence on the grid. For more power, customers deploy multiple Energy Servers side by side.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

For the SCiB, Toshiba adopted a new non-carbon anode material offering a high level of thermal stability; a high flash point electrolyte; and a structure resistant to internal short circuiting and thermal runaway. In May 2008, Toshiba said it is developing a 3.0 Toshiba launched the SCiB with a 4.2 Ah cell version. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 10, 2013

During 2008, the CAISIO spent a total of $113 million to acquire ancillary services, the “fast-response” products that the system operator uses to respond to sudden changes in the output of variable generation. MW of Solar PV installed, additional 2 MW planned. This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers.

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OCTOBER 25, 2009

Six Compression Trains required to drive Gorgon’s pioneering carbon dioxide sequestration project, the world’s largest—injecting up to four times more carbon dioxide than any other project worldwide. The award further strengthens GE Oil & Gas’ strategic role in the Gorgon project.

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MARCH 26, 2009

In 2008, the Bosch Group achieved sales of some € 45 billion (US$61 billion). billion) in 2008. More than 40% of the company’s research and development budget, which for 2008 amounted to €3.9 Photovoltaics arrays have already been installed at German locations such as Murrhardt or Reutlingen. billion (US$5.3

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Metal Crafters also built the CNG Camry Hybrid concept in 2008. The exterior of the vehicle was given a sportier concept look with the installation of an aggressive body kit featuring a custom front grill and unique rear bumper that covers the tail pipe and exhaust system. The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter,

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MAY 10, 2011

77% is up from just under 13% of the total primary energy supply of around 490 Exajoules in 2008. Of the around 300 Gigawatts (GW) of new electricity generating capacity added globally between 2008 and 2009, 140 GW came from renewable energy. Technology subcategories and discount rates were aggregated for this figure. Source: SRREN.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

In their extensive analysis of the physical and chemical composition of the emissions, McDonald and colleagues found that the most abundant pollutants were carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, NO, and NO 2. —Bob O’Keefe, Vice President of HEI and Chair of Clean Air Asia.

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