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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Audi partner Global Bioenergies (GBE) has successfully carried out its first isobutene production trial at its industrial pilot site in Pomacle-Bazancourt. A production run was initiated on 3 November, resulting in the first production of isobutene—a gaseous hydrocarbon—by fermentation in an industrial environment.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This will be the first volume production of fuel cells in Norway and a hub for the Norwegian hydrogen industry. We combine a best-in-class fuel cell solution with a long history of being a trusted engineering partner to leading companies in the global maritime industry. —Tore Enger, CEO of TECO 2030 ASA.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

The two companies previously announced an agreement in which Proterra supplies its industry-leading battery systems to support Komatsu in electrifying its first medium-sized hydraulic excavators. Earlier post.). A Komatsu underground drill with Proterra batteries.

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OCTOBER 17, 2009

in 2008 to reach 27.4 In the first half of the year, producers strained to meet global demand, but when the recession took hold later in the year the market was swamped by excess supply. By 2008, coal production represented a third of fossil energy production. million barrels per day (Mbpd) in 2008, up from 1.0

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

India sugar mills have committed to supplying one billion liters (264 million gallons US) of ethanol to oil marketing companies for blending with gasoline during the next sugar year, starting in October. “In Government had in October 2008 made 10 per cent blending mandatory, but the tumbling of sugar cycle led to a large default.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

In this strategy, the IMO upholds the target of improving the average fuel efficiency of ships used for international shipping by 40% relative to the 2008 level by 2030, and of halving the total GHG emissions from the ships by 2050.

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JULY 28, 2020

In the US, Octillion supplies batteries to companies such as Colorado’s Lightning Systems, a fast-growing commercial fleet electric powertrain manufacturer, as well as other commercial OEMs. in mechanical and electrical engineering, Dr. Zhou accumulated more than 16 years of experience in the global advanced energy storage industry.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Süd-Chemie AG will supply Evonik Industries AG with novel lithium iron phosphate materials for use in the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for automobiles and other industrial applications. Li-Tec—a joint venture operated by Evonik Industries (50.1%) and Daimler AG (49.9%—uses Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 27, 2022

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) assumed top posts in the industry as well as coveted positions teaching or researching semiconductors at universities and government institutes. awarded him its prestigious Ho-Am Prize in 1993 for “building a solid foundation for Korea’s semiconductor industry.”

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Air Products is supplying hydrogen to power a fleet of more than 50 hydrogen fuel cell buses in operation at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games from 12 November – 19 December in Guangzhou City, China. Air Products has built a strong supply capability in South China.

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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 30, 2020

While many of the programs remain confidential, the consultancy’s work on the Tesla Roadster (2008-12) is the best-known example. Project BattCon begins to address this problem by evaluating how Lotus Engineering can meet the battery testing opportunities for the UK supply chain and OEMs.

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JUNE 8, 2021

The Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas study, published in August 2020, predicts that emissions could increase by as much as 130% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels. To reverse this trend the ships in use, the fuels that power them and the related infrastructure all need to change as the industry transitions to low- or zero-carbon maritime fuels.

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APRIL 11, 2009

mb/d below 2008. Global oil supply fell by 400 kb/d in March, to 83.4 Non-OPEC supply fell by 170 kb/d, with a 220 kb/d dip in the OECD partly offset by higher non-OECD output. Non-OPEC supply fell by 170 kb/d, with a 220 kb/d dip in the OECD partly offset by higher non-OECD output. mb/d in 2008 to 50.3

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JULY 15, 2010

have extended their existing supply agreement, effective immediately, through 2014. This agreement will allow Plug Power and Ballard continued leadership as the pre-eminent providers of fuel cell energy products in this industry—the two have more than 85% market share in the material handling space. Plug Power Inc.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Through this partnership we will bring bespoke wind solutions to customers who are actively seeking to reduce CO 2 emissions from their supply chain. The maritime industry faces a huge challenge to reduce average CO 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 and working towards 70% by 2050, compared with 2008 levels.

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JANUARY 24, 2021

Boeing’s commitment is to determine what changes are required for its current and future commercial airplanes to fly on 100% sustainable fuels, and to work with regulatory authorities and across the industry to raise the blending limit for expanded use. —Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond.

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AUGUST 7, 2015

The growing acceptance that oil prices could stay lower for longer will kick off a fresh round of cuts in spending and workforces for the oil industry. It makes sense for companies to cut today, but collectively that could lead to much lower supplies in the future. told the WSJ. “ The priorities have shifted completely.

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MAY 16, 2023

It also reflects the highest yearly increase since the 2008-2009 recession, which caused acceleration in average age beyond its traditional rate due to the sharp decline in new-vehicle sales demand. The increased pace of growth of the average light vehicle age benefits the vehicle service industry.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

At the high end, that would be enough baseload power to supply about 20% of California's total electric power in 2008—or enough generating capacity to supply the power needs of about 7.2 The recession, as the report confirms, is having an impact on the industry, according to the GEA. and 7,109.9 million people.

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APRIL 30, 2019

Currently, this fuel is mainly produced for industrial applications, at a kilogram price that frequently exceeds five euros. Various industrial enterprises are working to perfect this process. Headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, the company was spun off from the Volvo Group in 2008. —Stefan Hartung.

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APRIL 9, 2009

a contract to supply high-purity pipeline hydrogen to Shell’s Deer Park, Texas, refinery for the production of ultra-low sulfur motor fuels. This system is also strategically integrated with Praxair’s hydrogen storage cavern to provide high levels of supply flexibility and availability. Shell Oil Company has awarded Praxair , Inc.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Graphex Group has entered into an exclusive non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Municipal Government of Mashan District, Jixi City, Heilongjiang, China with the intention of expanding its graphite processing and production capacity within the Jixi Mashan Graphite Industrial Park.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008. MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008. Toyota Turbine and Systems Inc., which markets MGTs, is a Toyota affiliate.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

My goal is for Protean to set the new industry standard for electric drive systems in partnership with industry-leading vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. The software can be supplied as individual Simulink modules, or as a complete control system for use on standard industry hardware such as dSpace MicroAutobox.

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JULY 10, 2013

The European Commission is launching a second phase of the first Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) set up in 2008. The new Fuel Cells & Hydrogen 2 Initiative—with a proposed combined 50:50 EU-industry budget of €1.4 Bio-based industries JTI. The industrial partners will commit €2.8

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The Aemetis plant was built in 2008 to produce biodiesel and refined glycerin using large volumes of lower-cost, non-food by-products from the edible oil industry as feedstock to supply the biofuel, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Aemetis, Inc., — Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

With significant government subsidies, we believe electric buses have the biggest potential in the foreseeable electric vehicle industry in China, and we are well prepared to grasp that opportunity. Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. Earlier post ).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The French company McPhy Energy, specializing in hydrogen-based solutions for industrial and energy storage, and the Italian De Nora group, a provider of electrochemical products and services, announced a technology partnership agreement. McPhy Energy was founded in France in 2008.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Cumulative percentage (in 2008) of lodgepole pine killed by the pine beetle infestation in British Columbia. The Ministry estimates that as of 2008 the cumulative area of provincial Crown forest affected to some degree (red-attack and grey-attack) was about 14.5 Source: BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Click to enlarge. million (US$1.0-million)

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APRIL 10, 2009

Long, however, hopes his business will help better define a supply chain in Michigan. in June 2008 (at the time of the study). The company has vetted more than 500 Michigan suppliers that could machine turbine parts. This would reduce Michigan’s unemployment rate to 7.5% in two years from the 8.7% A hat-tip to Glenn!).

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JANUARY 5, 2024

This marks an 11 percent rise compared to December 2021, indicating a positive trend despite ongoing industry challenges. percent decrease from the previous year, the results are largely influenced by the semiconductor shortage and broader supply chain disruptions affecting the automobile industry. Although this represents a 4.7

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The project will also carry out feasibility studies on the development of a sustainable hydrogen supply chain, coordinating all stakeholders including customers, hydrogen producers, and suppliers. There is a significant worldwide focus on emissions reduction in the marine industry, including ships and ports.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

GE South African Technologies (GESAT), GE Transportation’s entity in South Africa, will supply 100 locomotives to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). In 2008, GE Transportation took South Africa’s Western Cape Orex line to the next level with the longest production train in the world, made possible through the LOCOTROL technology solution.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Air Products’ SmartFuel hydrogen dispenser will be supplied for the project for fueling the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. Air Products has participated in several of China’s demonstration projects, such as powering the official shuttle buses for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2010 Asian Games and 2011 Shenzhen Universiade.

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MAY 14, 2018

The study, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and colleagues in China and the United States, investigated how complex supply chains are distributing energy-intensive industries and their CO 2 emissions throughout the global South. The paper is published in Nature Communications. —Prof Guan.

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Tesla and Volkswagen have also expanded their exports from China, which of course leverages the country’s cheaper supply chain to their advantage. But behind the scenes “is a struggling overall economy that many economists say could see even greater waste down the road because of the state-led industrial drive,” she said.

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