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MARCH 6, 2018

This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 g/km, compared to gasoline cars, which had an average of 123.4 g/km CO 2 emitted.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. Its range in purely electric mode is approximately one mile, with electric-only acceleration possible up to just over 50 mph (85 km/h). Panamera S Hybrid. Click to enlarge. That equates to CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric. The 2019 Kona Electric offers 258 miles of range. In addition, Kona Electric EPA estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The current plunge in oil prices will likely negatively affect plug-in and hybrid vehicle sales in the short term; automakers such as BMW are already warning of lower sales of plug-in vehicles given the market context. Anticipated price of oil and forecast plug-in sales. Lux on the price of oil. Source: Lux Research.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

If a product is above the annual carbon intensity target, the fuel incurs deficits. If a product is below that target, the fuel generates credits which may be used later for compliance, or sold to other producers who have deficits. LCFS Compliance Schedule 2011-2020. Gasoline and Gasoline Substitutes. 95.61 [ 1 ].

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Bamboo, the composition of which is highly similar to energy grasses used for biofuel production such as switchgrass, is an interesting potential feedstock for advanced bioethanol production in China due to its natural abundance, rapid growth, perennial nature and low management requirements. Click to enlarge. million tons in 2008.

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JUNE 13, 2012

in 2011, close to the historical average. in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% These shocks pushed energy prices higher in much of the world, with oil prices reaching a record annual average of more than $100 per barrel (bbl) for the first time. Prices increased in all regions.

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The Japanese government certainly plays a large role here and has been advocating for hydrogen power for years — much, in the same way, China, Europe, and (to a lesser extent) the United States have been pushing all-electric vehicles. But the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has the country rethinking its reliance on atomic energy.

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DECEMBER 24, 2011

These five REEs are used in magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles or phosphors in energy-efficient lighting. The 2011 Critical Materials Strategy includes updated criticality assessments, market analyses and technology analyses to address critical materials challenges. Click to enlarge. Market analysis. Technology analysis.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The two agencies expect to issue a proposal by 30 September 2011. The companies generally stated, however, that the degree to which these advanced technologies will penetrate the US market in the MYs 2017-2025 timeframe is dependent upon a number of challenges and factors, including future gasoline fuel prices, future decreases in battery.

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JULY 25, 2012

Their paper, to be published in the summer issue of the journal Issues in Science and Technology , is based on their earlier study that found that strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. The objective is to preserve the value of the product as much as possible and reduce the time the car is out of service.

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JULY 15, 2014

Continental’s powertrain developers have launched series production of the first car turbocharger with an aluminum turbine housing. 100 kW gasoline engine for the MINI Hatch ( earlier post ) has been ongoing since spring 2014. —Udo Schwerdel, Head of the Turbocharger Product Line, Engine Systems, Powertrain Division.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Global demand for oil may well peak before 2020, falling back to levels significantly below 2010 demand by 2035, according to a multi-client research study conducted by Ricardo Strategic Consulting launched in June 2011 in association with Kevin J. Lindemer LLC. natural gas vehicles) sectors.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The second investment plan, for fiscal year 2010-2011, provided $83 million. Natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality; natural gas and propane prices are also less volatile than petroleum prices. $24 Projects leveraged with California’s investment of $36.5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In our base case, we assume average US values for emissions and damage valuation of electricity generation, oil refining, vehicle. Michalek et al.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Current case design block flow diagram of thermochemical gasoline from biomass-derived methanol and the methanol-to-gasoline process. This is a gallon ethanol equivalent on an energy basis (gee) price of $1.39/gallon Gasoline has a higher energy content than ethanol.) Source: NREL. Click to enlarge. gallon US ($0.52/liter).

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OCTOBER 22, 2016

In some algal biofuel production methods, lipids are extracted from algae and converted to renewable diesel, while the non-lipid components of the algae are converted to biogas. The biogas is used for renewable heat and electricity to power the conversion process of the lipids to renewable diesel. Fractionation process flow diagram.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

A video of the flaming wreck went Internet-viral (along with unwarranted EV fire hysteria), and Tesla stock shed up to $30 of its price per share at times during the next two days (about 15%). On Friday, Tesla Chairman, Product Architect & CEO Elon Musk posted a brief analysis of the accident and fire on the company blog. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 11, 2013

The power plant then combusts the more energy dense syngas to produce electricity. PNNL is refining the earlier prototype to increase its efficiency while creating a design that can be made at a reasonable price. The project includes developing cost-effective manufacturing techniques that could be used for the mass production.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The Ford survey showed the majority of people say life would be “impossible” without a car; however 76% of Europeans say they are affected by stress from traffic congestion and fuel prices. —Barb Samardzich, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. In 2011, Ford Motor Company spent €4.1 billion (US$5.2

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APRIL 18, 2013

In 2012, sales of hybrid-electric vehicles passed the one million mark. In addition to the progress in renewables, the report noted that there is a “window of opportunity” opening in the transport sector, headlined by the progress in growth of hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) sales. million, up 43% from 2011.

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MAY 10, 2010

Toyota's first production vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell will be a sedan model with the range of a gasoline model, said a company executive last week. It will be priced at roughly $50,000, and go on sale in 2015.

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JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. The City of Torrance will also receive a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for evaluation by the end of 2010. Plug-in hybrid.

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. It is a Renault-Nissan Alliance joint development and is due to be introduced in 2011. New TCe gasoline engine family.

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. ‘Starting Wednesday, the 2010 Roadster, which competes against exotic sport cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile lease based on the manufacturer’s price of $111,005, Tesla said. Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. lease based on the manufacturer’s price of $111,005, Tesla said.

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MAY 24, 2011

We are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle despite the fact that most off-road and underwater vehicles are pure electric. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well. These vehicles are mainly small, as are electric two wheelers which are also almost all pure-electric.

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JUNE 6, 2015

Empa, ETH Zürich and the road sweeper manufacturer Bucher Municipal have jointly developed a pioneering hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers in a CTI (Switzerland’s Commission for Technology and Innovation) project. The concept is based on a natural gas-driven engine, which provides power to the electric motors.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Chrysler said it will deploy electric power steering across the entire lineup in future years. Details of the offering—i.e.,

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

The total purchase price, including the assumption of debt outstanding at El Paso Corporation and including the debt outstanding at El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. Largest independent transporter of petroleum products in the United States, transporting approximately 1.9 per EP share based on KMI’s closing price as of 14 Oct.

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APRIL 5, 2011

RPS policies as of March 2011. In contrast, China’s 12 th five-year plan, March 5, 2011, requires 11.4 In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. Why then do we not have the same clarity of goal for the electricity generating industry here in the USA?

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MARCH 2, 2013

The DOS SEIS accordingly takes a detailed look at life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of petroleum products from Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) oil sands crudes compared with reference crudes and the potential impact the pipeline might have on climate change as well as on the future development of the oils sands resource in Canada.

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They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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APRIL 11, 2011

price-based policies and a cap on total emissions) to regulate coherently alternative fuel vehicles such as electric cars, according to a new study by a team from the Technische Universität Berlin published in the journal Energy Policy. Vehicle regulations (e.g., MJ/km) and complementary regulation of fuel carbon intensity (e.g.,

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DECEMBER 18, 2011

Gasoline section shows results for fuel derived from both conventional oil and oil sands. Expansion bars show the components of fuel production. This allows for greater access to the play and can increase production on a per-well basis. Credit: ACS, Burnham et al. Click to enlarge. However, the environmental impacts (e.g.,

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