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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

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However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. million bbl/d in 2011, similar to the forecast of last month. million bbl/d in 2009, up about 370,000 bbl/d from 2008. Projected annual average retail diesel fuel prices are forecast at $2.95

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EIA Projects 5% Decrease in Fossil-Fuel-Based CO2 Emissions in 2009; Little Change in Emissions from Gasoline

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For 2008, the EIA reported a 3.2% decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2008. The STEO is a monthly forecast of energy supply, consumption, and prices that looks forward from 12 to 24 months (every January the outlook is extended through December of the following year).

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings. Using these shared forecasts, each technology’s percent contribution to the fuel efficiency target and weighted cost of.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2011 more than doubles estimates of US shale gas resources; higher production at lower prices

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After falling 3% in 2008 and nearly 7% in 2009, largely driven by the economic downturn, energy-related CO 2 emissions do not return to 2005 levels (5,980 million metric tons) until 2027. According to the forecast, unconventional vehicles will represent more than 40% of US light-duty vehicle sales in 2035. Transportation projections.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2). Earlier post.)

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of. Email Neal.

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