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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Pike Research forecasts that the global market for biofuels will more than double over the coming decade, increasing from $82.7 billion in 2011 to $185.3 BGPY in 2011) would represent just 7% of the estimated global transportation fuels market in 2021. — Biofuels Markets and Technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

UK-based market analyst visiongain projects that global spending in 2011 on advanced oil & gas exploration technologies will total $10.17 visiongain’s Advanced Oil & Gas Exploration Technologies Market 2011-2021 report analyses the development of this market over the next ten years.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Eco-Energy, a biofuel marketer and logistics company in North America, and Copersucar, the largest sugar and ethanol trader in Brazil, are joining their ethanol operations. With this partnership, Copersucar and Eco-Energy offer global supply capacity of 2.6 billion gallons (10 billion liters) of ethanol per year. billion gallons (4.8

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Chevrolet led all automakers in US passenger car sales in 2011 and posted its largest year-over-year retail sales increase in 35 years, due in large part to strong sales of the Cruze compact sedan. Chevrolet sold more than 763,000 passenger cars in 2011. Chevrolet compact car sales almost doubled compared with 2010.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

Acura announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. The ZDX is being co-developed with GM utilizing the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries. Acura then will launch additional EV models starting in 2026 based on the company’s own global e:Architecture.

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JANUARY 14, 2020

Ipsos, the global research and insights organization, says it has uncovered the thoughts of consumers regarding BEVs. More key findings from Ipsos’ Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study: ‘Type of Engine’ is not a primary purchase attribute which opens the door to consideration of an electric motor.

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

According to a new report from Pike Research, the increased production and consumption of biofuels will more than double the industry’s market value in the next decade. Pike forecasts that the global market for biofuels will increase from $82.7 billion in 2011 to $185.3 The potential markets are huge.

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MARCH 28, 2016

Global plug-in light duty vehicle (PEV) sales increased by about 80% in 2015 to 565,668 units, according to figures compiled by Argonne National Laboratory and posted by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Global plug-in light vehicle sales, 2011-2015. In 2011, global PEV sales were just 50,000 units.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Total US exports of finished petroleum products have increased more than 60% since 2007 as markets have become more globally integrated, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). From 2010 to mid-2011, they have averaged close to 4%, reaching a high in December 2010 of 5.8%. Annual U.S. Source: EIA.

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JULY 21, 2021

Despite volatility in global oil markets, US crude oil exports reached a record high in 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Between 2011 and 2014, the WTI crude price averaged $10/b lower than the Brent crude price. As of 9 July 2021, US crude oil exports have averaged 3.00

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APRIL 1, 2022

million barrels over a 45-day period to calm the global oil market in the immediate aftermath of the beginning of the Iraq war. 2011 IEA Coordinated Release. There have been four prior emergency drawdowns in the history of the SPR: 1991 Operation Desert Storm Sale. President George H. Bush authorized a drawdown of 33.75

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MAY 28, 2011

A new conference in Europe aims to foster discussion between research institutes, industry, NGOs and public authorities to ensure that the needs and constraints from these different stakeholders are mutually well understood and that the most appropriate products for electrified vehicles are selected for market introduction.

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DECEMBER 27, 2020

Since 2011, the technology company Continental has carried out the Continental Mobility Study on various key topics at regular intervals. In addition to the expectations and attitudes regarding electric vehicles, the survey also dealt with changes in mobility against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The market for new vehicle and aftermarket Start-Stop batteries could rise to 56 million worldwide by 2020, compared to 22 million today. With $555 million in investments between 2011 and 2020, the company is implementing plans to expand AGM production capacity in Germany, the United States and China.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Separately, a new report by Pike Research forecasts that green chemistry represents a market opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $98.5 The 2011 award winners are: Greener synthetic pathways: Genomatica, San Diego, Calif. billion pound, $3-billion worldwide market. billion by 2020. Awards Methodology.

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JULY 18, 2012

The global commercial vehicle market declined 7% during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011, according to a recent analysis by Polk. The global decline in heavy commercial vehicles mirrors the soft economic environment in select countries, according to Polk. since the first quarter of 2011.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub-and-spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities.

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JULY 20, 2011

million vehicles globally in the first six months of 2011, the best half-year performance in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. Chevrolet sold 286,499 more vehicles in the first half of 2011 than the same time period of 2010, a 14% increase year over year. Chevrolet sold 2.35 Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 27, 2020

LG Chem said that the expansion is not only to target the global EV market, but also the CNT market that has recently been rapidly developing for use in electrode conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries. and to commercialize it in the market. and to commercialize it in the market.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

The range offers a PHEV option on all of Volvo car models, with the aim that by 2025, half of its global sales volume will consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. Over the past decade, Volvo Cars has transformed its business to become a global player in the automotive industry. billion) in 2011 to SEK 274 billion (US$31.3

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Global Bioenergies (GBE) has successfully produced bio-sourced butadiene by direct fermentation. Butadiene is a key platform molecule of the petrochemical industry with a world-wide market of more than 10 million metric tons per year. Global Bioenergies has created such a proprietary production strain. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 22, 2012

Refinery catalyst markets will reach $4.3 billion in 2011, according to a new research report from WinterGreen Research. Market growth comes in large part from demand for cleaner diesel fuel and the availability of newer technology and nanotechnology. higher sulfur) nature of the crude petroleum supplied to the market.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors. China accounts for the vast majority of rare-earth production worldwide and this has, in the past, led to huge price volatility.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., Global sales have so far reached 32,000, with a significant boost achieved this year following the introduction of the new generation model, with 8,000 units sold between January and November. Global total. % Earlier post.).

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JUNE 24, 2011

SAE International will hold the 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai, 14-15 November 2011. Featuring nearly thirty speakers from nine different countries and delegates from 17 countries, last year’s Summit offered a global view of Li-ion battery technology and EV/PHEV industries worldwide.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Ford projects utility vehicles will account for 29% of its global sales by the end of the decade. Ford utility vehicles—ranging from the compact EcoSport to the eight-seat Expedition—accounted for 23% of brand sales globally in 2013, up from 17% a year earlier. Small utilities are now the largest segment in the US market.

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JUNE 19, 2018

The result will be renewables eating up more and more of the existing market for coal, gas and nuclear. trillion being invested globally in new power generation capacity between 2018 and 2050, with $8.4 World coal production grew by 105 mtoe or 3.2%, the fastest rate of growth since 2011. NEO 2018 sees $11.5 BNEF sees $1.3

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Lucintel, a mass transportation consulting and market research firm, forecasts that the global automotive sensors industry will reach approximately $18.8 The global automotive sensor industry is characterized by increasing electronic content in vehicles, shaping optimistic growth trends for 2012-2017 for power train and safety sensors.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

The new Pike Pulse Report: Clean Diesel Vehicles from Pike Research ranks the Volkswagen Group as the leader in this market, due to the efforts of the Volkswagen and Audi brands. been a leader in selling diesel vehicles and is making a strong push for emerging clean diesel markets, Pike notes. around 75% of global sales.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

France-based Technip is acquiring US-based Global Industries for $1.073 billion. Global Industries is a provider of subsea construction and pipelay, engineering, project management and support services. Technip says that the acquisition of Global Industries reinforces its position leadership in the fast-growing subsea market.

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Bollore’s Blue Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and its subsidiary, SolidEdge Solution, to jointly develop a solid-state battery ecosystem for the electric two-wheeler market.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Global Bioenergies has closed a €1.4-million This investment was part of the partnership agreement, signed in July 2011. stake of Global Bioenergies. stake of Global Bioenergies. The global butadiene market has an estimated value of $30 billion. million (US$2.2 Accordingly, Synthos now owns a 3.6%

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Global Bioenergies, a France-based industrial biology company developing. Presently, 10 million tons of butadiene are produced each year from oil, representing a market exceeding $20 billion. Presently, 10 million tons of butadiene are produced each year from oil, representing a market exceeding $20 billion. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 24, 2012

The two had signed a Letter of Intent in August 2011. Designed for the North American, Chinese, and European markets, this co-developed EV--which will be the second in CODA’s portfolio—is intended to be the most affordable EV on the market, comparable to entry-level internal combustion engine vehicles. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family now includes the 1.0-liter Global Ford EcoBoost engine production: total since launch in 2009. Global take rates. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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