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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 In 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption. Year-on-year changes in petroleum consumption by region.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Among its many findings, the Reference case suggests that US primary energy consumption will grow by 7% from 2011 to 2040 to 108 quadrillion Btu. However, energy use per capita declines by 15% from 2011 through 2040 as a result of improving energy efficiency (e.g., than in AEO2012.

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JUNE 13, 2012

in 2011, close to the historical average. Oil remains the world’s leading fuel, but its 33.1% in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% Brent oil prices were on average 40% higher than 2010 and exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time ever; at $111.26/bbl, Source: BP.

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MAY 21, 2010

A new study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics concluded that the Kerry-Lieberman “American Power Act”—the energy and climate change legislation recently introduced in the Senate ( earlier post )—would reduced US oil imports by 33-40% below current levels and by 9-19% below projected business-as-usual levels by 2030.

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JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. As one example of factors contributing to that decision, a survey of projected oil prices returned values between $30 and $250 a barrel, he said.). Representative battery pack size is below each segment.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

billion in 2011 to $185.3 BGPY in 2011) would represent just 7% of the estimated global transportation fuels market in 2021. the global gasoline market will reach an estimated 375 billion gallons per year (BGPY) in 2021, while demand for diesel in ground transportation markets will reach at least 427 BGPY. billion by 2021.

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APRIL 7, 2010

in 2011 as economic growth fuels higher energy consumption. However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. EIA projects that world oil consumption will grow by 1.5 million bbl/d in 2011, similar to the forecast of last month.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

billion in 2011 to $185.3 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2011 and 2021. between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate. between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate. billion by 2021. A more robust growth is expected. biofuels.

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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. Diesel and gasoline demand disparity. Lindemer LLC.

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JULY 12, 2011

Such economic benefits could be realized earlier through effective policies which reduce first mover costs in the short term and promote rapid take-up once non-ICE vehicle price premiums reduce to levels that make them affordable to. The analysis is based on central forecasts of oil price, electricity. This is primarily due to.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Renault is currently working on the development of low-emission and zero-CO 2 emissions vehicles in what it calls “ a determined bid ” to introduce as many effective technologies as possible at an affordable price. The first vehicles to feature all-electric powertrains will be a three-box sedan and a Kangoo-type van as early as 2011.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

gasoline in cars) to electricity in order to achieve the GHG reduction target. rather than relative prices of technology, energy, or carbon as. reduction in fuel costs even with electricity prices doubled. and oil prices at $100/barrel, as well as shifting cash flows. Morrow III, Snuller Price, and Margaret S.

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MARCH 2, 2013

Despite the wide variation in design, inputs, and assumptions within the LCA studies reviewed, the DOS SEIS identified several key findings, “ clearly supported by the LCA results ”: % change in near-term WTW weighted-average GHG emissions from the mix of WCSB oil sands crudes that may be transported in the pipeline relative to reference crudes.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 20, 2010

From the Reuters post: “A sister company to Toyota Motor Corp secured a lithium supply deal in Argentina on Wednesday that could help the world’s largest automaker keep its lead in gasoline-electric hybrid cars. SYDNEY/TOKYO.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

2011-25), recognizing that the transportation electrification process will evolve in stages based on the learning that occurs in the years and decades ahead. However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g.,

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

“Betting on Science – Disruptive Technologies in Transport Fuels” selected 12 innovations in electrification and genetically modified biofuels, as well as existing fuel sources that will have the most immediate impact on emissions and on the gasoline and diesel markets. by 2014) and also examines different global markets.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 21, 2009

I never liked automobiles because I don’t like burning gasoline. I never liked automobiles because I don’t like burning gasoline. Q: When gas prices went up, people started driving less, and interest in EVs soared. But now, gas prices have fallen below $2 in some places. What got you interested in EVs? And he was right.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The analysis in the Final Supplemental EIS builds on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released on 1 March 2013 ( earlier post ) as well as the documents released in 2011 as part of the previous Keystone XL Pipeline application. That portion of the pipeline has already been built.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Of the £44, £16 (US$24) is used to buy gasoline and diesel and £8.30 (US$12) is spent on insurance. For people already drowning under the weight of motoring costs, cutting a penny or two off the price of a litre of fuel will help but is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic—ultimately futile. p/liter (US$7.54/gallon

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JUNE 2, 2011

Half of Americans who own a vehicle (51%) say they have cut back on products and/or services in order to pay the increased price of gasoline, according to a new Harris Poll of 2,184 adults surveyed online between May 9 and 16, 2011 by Harris Interactive. Those with lower household income are more impacted. Auto industry.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Change in primary oil demand by sector and region in the central New Policies Scenario, 2010-2035. Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. —WEO 2011.

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JULY 19, 2012

Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. Set a target of reducing the carbon intensity of gasoline and diesel by 10 to 15 percent by 2030. Create separate fuel pools for gasoline and diesel.

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MARCH 7, 2011

A commercially viable OCM process—which has been sought for some 30 years— would decouple the production of mainstream chemicals and fuels from crude oil and its current price instabilities, along with reducing energy consumed for processing. million (US$10.6 million) in funding.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. Just as wireless service providers offer smartphones at discounted prices, Project Better Place will offer discounted electric vehicles with usage pricing plans. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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