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billion on research and development in FY 2011, according to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Just over $850 million of the total was supplied by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, or slightly less than 5%. billion) of the FFRDCs’ total expenditures in FY 2011.

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A multi-Hubbert analysis of coal production by Tadeusz Patzek at The University of Texas at Austin and Gregory Croft at the University of California, Berkeley concludes that the global peak of coal production from existing coalfields will occur close to the year 2011. Gt C (15 Gt CO 2 ) per year, according to the study. Patzek and Gregory D.

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These materials come at a high initial cost and are vulnerable to supply chain uncertainties. In 2011, for example, there was a rare-earth materials supply chain crisis that caused the price of neodymium and dysprosium, the two rare-earth elements widely used for such magnets, to skyrocket.

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Markets such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), residential combined heat and power (CHP), power for remote monitoring equipment, auxiliary power units (APUs), and portal power for military applications have all experienced an increase in traction over the last year. UAVs as a key market for micro fuel cells.

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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Chevron supplied gasoline in violation of state regulations at its Montebello and Richmond terminals. million gallons of fuel exceeding the standard was supplied for 48 days in late 2010 at Chevron’s Montebello terminal and another 660,000 gallons of non-compliant fuel was supplied for four days in April 2011 at the Richmond terminal.

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This request for information (RFI) asks for input about specific aspects in the development of large-scale supply systems and technologies to eventually supply up to a billion dry tons of biomass feedstocks annually for a variety of end uses. The study found that just forest land and agricultural land alone have a potential for 1.3

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CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. which will begin producing gasoline versions of the all-new 2011 Focus later this year. Earlier post.)

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million barrels a day in 2011 compared with 2010, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). December 2011 petroleum deliveries were down 5.9% December 2011 petroleum deliveries were down 5.9% Gasoline deliveries showed declines for 2011 as a whole and for the month of December. in 2011 compared with 2010.

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Limited (CATL) to secure the battery supply for NEVS 9-3 EV in the Chinese market. Established in 2011, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., NEVS has signed a strategic framework agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., The remaining 150,000 9-3 EV are scheduled to begin rolling out from NEVS JV plant in Tianjin in 2018.

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t on 14 February 2011. Goldman Sachs and Robert Friedland, Founder of Ivanhoe Mines, suggest prices of US$15,000/t might be seen by 2025, due to restricted supply and bullish demand growth. Roskill also noted that world visible stocks saw a seasonal rise to 881kt by 23 April 2021.

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The petition notes that EPA’s monthly summary of available volumes of cellulosic biofuels shows that no cellulosic biofuel was produced in the United States from July 2010 through October 2011. The volume of cellulosic biofuels that EPA required refiners to use in 2011 was 6 million gallons. —NPRA President Charles T.

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US crude oil imports during 2011 fell to their lowest level in twelve years and were down 12% from their peak in 2005, as higher domestic oil production and decreased consumption of petroleum products reduced American refiners’ purchases of foreign crude, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). million bbl/d.

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The report also explores vehicle manufacturing and battery production, considering supply chains from battery cells to assembly. From 2011 to 2021, annual PEV sales grew from fewer than 18,000 to more than 630,000, equivalent to an average year-over-year growth rate of 43%. More than 2.1 More than 2.1 Gohlke et al. Gohlke et al.

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Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has expanded its automotive supply capabilities by signing an agreement with EV company NIO ( earlier post ), to provide innovative aluminum solutions for its fleet of smart, high-performance, premium electric vehicles.

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Solaris electric buses have been ordered so far by 60 cities in 17 countries, and have traveled more than 14 million kilometers since 2011. The order for 130 articulated electric buses is the biggest tender of its kind in Europe yet.

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SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global market maker in sustainable fuels, will supply Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam with a 30% sustainable waste-based diesel for use in its ground transportation vehicles.

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA.

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The divergence of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices in 2011 affected refinery utilization in the United States, particularly in the East Coast (PADD 1) and Midwest (PADD 2) regions, according to a report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Overview of refinery gross inputs and capacity, 2005 and 2011.

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At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011. According to the report, the top emitters contributing to the global 34 billion tonnes of CO 2 in 2011 are: China (29%). the United States (16%).

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In North America, Novelis’ plant in Kingston, ON will supply GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Detroit, Michigan. Novelis’ plant in Changzhou, China will supply GM’s Shanghai plant, which will produce the CT6 manufactured locally in China. Since 2011, Novelis has invested globally to triple its automotive sheet capacity.

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Roskill forecasts that the deficit will increase to 2021, making continued growth of NdFeB magnets unsustainable, despite efforts by rare earth producers to increase neodymium supply. Roskill expects that by 2021 the high price of neodymium and concerns over supply availability will make projected growth rates of NdFeB demand unsustainable.

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will supply the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) with a new high-performance fuel for the 2011 season. Starting in 2011, Sunoco Green E15 will be used by every car and truck in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Sunoco, Inc.

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Eaton Corporation announced a collaborative agreement to supply federal departments and agencies with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related installation and services equipment, through a US General Services Administration (GSA) contract awarded to Autoflex, Inc.

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has reached an agreement to supply NiMH batteries to PSA Peugeot Citroen for its diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011. PSA Peugeot Citroen, a French player that aims to be the world’s first to bring a diesel-electric hybrid to market, is the fifth automaker that Sanyo is expected to supply batteries to.

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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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BMW announced pricing for the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 models ( earlier post ) during their North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery. The combination of an upgraded 4.4-liter

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HHI’s independent LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS), Hi-GAS system (Hyundai Integrated Gas Supply System) allows marine engines to use diesel and LNG for fuel. The Hi-Gas system can be used in all types of vessel such as LNG carriers, container ships, and oil tankers.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that through its local importer and distributor MMC Ukraine, MMC will supply the National Police of Ukraine with 635 units of the Outlander PHEV. The supply stems from an emissions trading agreement signed by a number of Japanese companies with the Government of Ukraine.

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Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors have expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will now supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. We are extremely proud to be a strategic partner of Tesla.

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According to the report, supply challenges for five rare earth metals. Between the short term and the medium term (2015–2025), the importance to clean energy and supply risk shift for some materials. It was prepared by the US Department of Energy (DOE) based on data collected and research performed during 2011. Source: DOE.

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Eaton Corporation has supplied key hybrid power technology and expertise to Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes Benz BlueTec Atego Hybrid ( earlier post ), part of the new Mercedes-Benz Atego range of trucks. The Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid was the first hybrid truck in Europe to gain European Type Approval.

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Additionally, the Chinese electric vehicle market is the largest in the world and due to their control of the rare-earth supply, most Chinese vehicle models utilize permanent magnet motors. In 2011, after China restricted its exports of rare-earths, the price of neodymium and dysprosium rose by approximately 750% and 2000% respectively.

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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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The Duramax 6.6L’s diesel particulate regeneration system features a downstream injector that supplies fuel for the regeneration process. The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, as well as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.

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Canada accounted for approximately 25% of US crude oil imports in 2011, averaging 2.2 In 2012, Canada supplied the US with a record of nearly 2.5 million barrels per day in 2011 to 8.7 million barrels per day. million barrels per day during January-August 2012, according to the latest oil trade data from EIA.

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A123 Systems announced a production agreement with Smith Electric Vehicles to supply battery modules for Smith’s portfolio of all-electric commercial vehicles. A123 expects to begin shipping its 5 kWh automotive-class prismatic modules to Smith for integration into battery packs in the second half of 2011.

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