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MAY 31, 2022

Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. But very few consumers will come up with BrightDrop , the name GM has given to a new unit that builds electric commercial vehicles: full-size vans and even electric cargo containers.

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MARCH 24, 2020

BASF launched Fourtune—a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst product for gasoil feedstock. Fourtune is the latest product based on BASF’s Multiple Framework Topology (MFT) technology. In the EU the 10 ppm requirement for Gasoline came into effect in 2009.

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JUNE 25, 2010

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) reports that in 2009, China surpassed all other countries in the production of bioethanol patents, emerging as the global leader in the commercialization of bioethanol research. China Takes Lead in the Commercialization of Bioethanol. Christine McCue, vice president of marketing at CAS.

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MARCH 20, 2014

a development stage company which develops catalysts and processes for the cost-advantaged production of chemical products from renewable feedstocks, are collaborating to develop, demonstrate and commercialize catalytic process technologies for the production of bio-based glucaric acid and adipic acid.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Eta Bio has been recently established with the purpose to construct, own and operate a full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues. Since 2009, Clariant has been successfully operating a first pilot plant at its research facility in Munich.

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APRIL 14, 2013

UK-based TMO Renewables (TMO) and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to build the first commercial production plant in Brazil to convert sugar cane waste (bagasse) to cellulosic bioethanol. The plant is scheduled to go into production in 2014. 11(6):398-408. doi: 10.1016/j.ymben.2009.08.005.

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JULY 28, 2020

Octillion has seen rapid growth in production capacity, experience, and partnerships over the last decade. 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.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

a renewable oils and bioproducts company, has begun a collaboration with Qantas to pursue the potential for commercial production of Solazyme’s microbial-derived aviation fuel, Solajet, in Australia. This represents the first collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region to explore the use of Solajet in commercial aviation.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has expanded its partnership with Forest River ( earlier post ) to offer a factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Iogen Corporation announced that its cellulosic ethanol production in 2009 topped 581,000 liters (153,000 gallons US), more than doubling the firm’s 2008 fuel production, and surpassing the one million liter (264,000 gallons US) mark in cumulative production since 2004. This achievement is second to none.

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APRIL 18, 2011

The final report shows overall emissions during 2009 decreased by 6.1% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2009 were equivalent to 6,633 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. from 1990 to 2009. Emissions in 2009 represent the lowest total US annual GHG emissions since 1995. Tg) from 1990 to 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The location can ultimately scale to a production capacity of 15 GWh/year. The facility was originally a glass plant that ceased production in 2009. This first cohort will be responsible for scaling the site location, preparing it for manufacturing and training the next 30-50 employees as production begins.

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MAY 17, 2011

FAW-GM celebrated the start of regular production of light duty commercial vehicles at its new manufacturing facility in Harbin, Heilongjiang. It has an initial annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 light duty trucks; production may be doubled in line with the growth in demand for the plant’s products. Jiefang 501.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

a Beijing-based energy services company, is now in commercial operation providing frequency regulation services. Located in Beijing, this is A123 Energy Solutions’ first deployment in China in commercial operation. A123 Energy Solutions announced today that a new 2-megawatt Grid Storage Solution for Ray Power Systems Co.

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MAY 21, 2016

Prieto Battery, a company commercializing a 3D Lithium-ion battery technology ( earlier post ), announced a strategic investment from Stanley Ventures, the newly-formed venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems.

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JULY 15, 2009

In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production in Europe fell by 35% to 3.4 Van (-57%) and truck production (-56%) dropped even more than the manufacture of passenger cars (-31%). In Austria, production went down by 69.2%. for commercial vehicles. for commercial vehicles. Source: ACEA.

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APRIL 10, 2010

million units in FY 2009 (April 2009-March 2010), up 25.6% The overall Commercial Vehicles segment registered positive growth at 38.3% Medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles (MHCVs) registered growth at 33.6%; Light Commercial Vehicles grew at 42.7%. The cumulative production data shows production growth of 25.8%

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MARCH 1, 2015

This agreement builds upon the existing collaboration, announced in March 2014, under which Rennovia and Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies are working together on the engineering and construction of a mini-plant to optimize and scale the process, which will enable commercial production of these products. Rennovia Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

New vehicle average displacement and power in Western Europe, 1990 to Jan-Oct 2009. between January and November 2009. The trade association publishes the report three times a year, giving additional insight in market trends and automotive production. New vehicle diesel share in Western Europe, 1990 to Jan-Oct 2009.

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JUNE 30, 2010

announced the successful production of ethanol at a capacity that can be scaled to commercial production. ZeaChem currently uses harvested hybrid poplar trees as the feedstock of choice in its combined biochemical and thermochemical process for the production of ethanol. Other products. ZeaChem’s process.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

Delphi’s expertise in the manufacture and integration of electronic and hybrid system components for the automotive industry will complement existing Allison Transmission product offerings in both the city transit bus and truck markets. million grant under the US Department of Energy (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Once fully operational, nearly 100 manufacturing workers will be capable of producing more than 20,000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year. This 10-year agreement will provide Allison with Remy HVH410 electric motors to be used in the Allison Transmission Commercial Hybrid Truck Program. Allison was being awarded a $62.8

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The D-EGR concept dedicates one (or more) cylinders to EGR production and fuel reforming. D-EGR, as proposed and developed by SwRI, envisions engines with individual cylinders dedicated to EGR production to overcome the challenges associated with EGR tolerance and control. Source: SwRI, DEER 2012. Click to enlarge. Alger, T.F.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a commercial scale biorefinery facility for the production of renewable jet or diesel fuel. The renewable energy facility will be co-located with Hughes Hardwood’s wood component products manufacturing facility in Collinwood, Tennessee. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 12, 2018

FCA will invest more than $1 billion to modernize the Warren Truck Assembly Plant (Michigan) to produce the next-generation Ram Heavy Duty truck, which will relocate from its current production location in Saltillo, Mexico, in 2020. FCA has invested $10 billion in its US manufacturing operations since June 2009.

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MAY 11, 2018

Rio Tinto and Alcoa Corporation announced a revolutionary process to make aluminum that produces only oxygen as a by-product, eliminating all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the traditional smelting process. The new Rio Tinto/Alcoa process eliminates the carbon, using proprietary materials instead; the only by-product is oxygen.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Octillion has been designing and building lithium-ion battery systems for electric cars, trucks and buses since 2009. Vision will have a highly efficient and unique product to utilize in conjunction with our E-Motion fully electric powertrain. billion kilometers driven on Octillion’s battery systems.

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MARCH 19, 2014

With the decision to produce the Crafter in Poland, we have laid the foundations for the strategic reorientation of our light commercial vehicles. The Crafter is outstandingly well-suited for all the growth markets of the world and will take Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles a stage forward on its way to becoming a globally active manufacturer.

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JUNE 29, 2012

Solazyme has been running routine fermentations at commercial scale since 2007 and began running fermentation operations at the Peoria facility in Q4 2011. With the successful production of algal oil from the integrated facility this month, Solazyme has met its start-up goals for the facility on schedule. Solazyme, Inc. Solazyme, Inc.

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JUNE 1, 2010

An alliance of industry, academic and government organizations has formed to commercialize technologies that will utilize concentrated solar energy to convert waste CO 2 into synthetic fuels. In addition, commercial partners have signed on to advance work on the first round of commercial plants. Source: Sandia. Click to enlarge.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Automotive lead-acid batteries are GS Yuasa’s mainstay product, for which it holds the largest share of the Japanese market by far, covering roughly 70% of new vehicles. million lithium-ion batteries for hybrids since 2009. Development of cell design and manufacturing processes that facilitate mass production.

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MARCH 6, 2018

The results of this work are important to understand how to scale the technology for potential commercial deployment. Additional work will be required to advance larger-scale production. The new outdoor phase is a critical next step in determining a path toward large-scale, commercial production. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

Evatran, a developer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has signed contracts with six commercial participants to outfit their Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF models with pre-production Plugless Power wireless charging systems. Plugless Power is a Level 2 (240V at 30A, 3.3 Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 5, 2010

SAIC) posted combined passenger car and commercial vehicle sales of 2.72 million units in 2009, a 57% increase from the year before. million units, an increase of 57%; commercial vehicle sales accounted for 1.12 SAIC said that it continues to promote the commercialization of new energy vehicles.

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JULY 13, 2010

Volvo Powertrain, a subsidiary of Volvo AB, and Westport have signed an agreement defining Westport’s responsibility to develop biogas- and natural gas-fuelled engine products for Volvo. Details of the products or markets will be disclosed later. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

are jointly building a facility at the Chiba Works of MES for commercial production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) with a capacity is 2,100 tons/year for Li-ion battery (LIB) cathode materials. The new facility for LFP production will start its operation in fiscal year 2012. Shipbuilding Co., MES) and Toda Kogyo Corp.

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