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p> Highway deaths in the US increased to 33,561 in 2012—1,082 more (3.3%) than in 2011, according to the 2012 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Americans drove approximately the same amount of miles in 2012 as in the previous year.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

The globally-averaged temperature for 2012 marked the 10 th warmest year since record keeping began in 1880, according to the latest State of the Climate report from NOAA’s National Climactic Data Center. Including 2012, all 12 years to date in the 21 st century (2001–2012) rank among the 14 warmest in the 133-year period of record.

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2012 were equivalent to 6,526 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). Source: EPA.

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JUNE 4, 2012

The team of the University of Maryland is the winner of the 2012 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, announced on Sunday by the US Department of Energy at the Young Scientist Symposium of the World Hydrogen Energy Conference 2012 in Toronto, Canada. At the awards ceremony, the theme for the next Contest was announced as well.

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In 2012, the combined global production of ethanol and biodiesel fell for the first time since 2000, down 0.4% billion gallons US) in 2012. billion gallons US) in 2012. The top five ethanol producers in 2012 were the United States, Brazil, China, Canada, and France. billion gallons) of fuel ethanol in 2012.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

Volkswagen of America reported 438,133 units delivered in 2012, a 35.1% of sales in 2012 and 16.7% increase over prior year sales. December deliveries totaled 44,005, up 35.4% over 2011, marking the best December since 1970. Volkswagen’s TDI diesel models accounted for 20.6% in December.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Distance to 2012 target by individual manufacturer. Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Preliminary industry data reveals that year-end geothermal growth in 2012 was up 5% from the previous year, according to the Geothermal Energy Association ( GEA ). In 2012, seven new geothermal projects and additions came online in three different states. Projects and new additions that came online in 2012 include: John L.

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Toyota’s Prius PHV was the best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the UK in 2012, achieving 470 sales from its launch date in July 2012 and outselling its nearest rival, the Vauxhall Ampera, despite it being on sale 3 months longer than the Toyota. Overall, the brand sold 12,840 hybrid vehicles in the UK in 2012, an increase of 15.2%

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in the US from 2010 through 2012, according to data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum by R.L. The national registration information includes data for all types of passenger vehicles—cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and vans—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

AVERE-France, the French hybrid and electric vehicle association, reports that sales of electric vehicles in France reached 5,663 units for cars (VP) and 3,651 units for commercial vehicles (LCV) in 2012, increasing 115% and 117%, respectively, against the 2011 results.

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US gasoline consumption in the first quarter of 2012, which averaged about 8.5 However, EIA noted, the second quarter of 2012 shows some signs of higher consumption. However, EIA noted, the second quarter of 2012 shows some signs of higher consumption. Real Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2012 was 2.4%

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million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 Year-on-year changes in petroleum consumption by region.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

In 2012, demand for new passenger cars reached the lowest level recorded since 1995, totaling 12,053,904 units. In December 2012, new car registrations declined by a sharp 16.3% In December 2012, new car registrations declined by a sharp 16.3% From January to December 2012, results were diverse across markets. in Spain.

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in 2012 from 2011 to 459 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO 2 e). In 2012, the transportation sector was the largest source of emissions in California, accounting for approximately 37% of the total emissions. Per capita emissions in California have decreased by 12% from 2000 to 2012, in spite of the overall 11.4%

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APRIL 23, 2013

Other findings on hybrid vehicle financing: In 2012, 3.1% The lease/loan ratio in 2012 for hybrid vehicles was 21.4% Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis of the US hybrid vehicle segment showing that market share of hybrid vehicles has increased by 40.9% since 2011, going from 2.2% in 2011 to 3.1% in 2009 and 1.5%

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AUGUST 12, 2013

In its Fuel Cells Annual Report 2013 , Navigant Research notes that in 2012, the fuel cell sector broke the $1-billion revenue mark for the first time (not including revenue from R&D or government funding. Overall, the number of companies in the fuel cell industry with revenue above $1 million increased from 24 to 42 by the end of 2012.

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MARCH 21, 2014

Staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted its calculation of the average 2012 annual carbon intensity of crudes supplied to California refineries. gCO 2/MJ, calculated by weighting the carbon intensity value for each crude by the volume supplied to California refineries during 2012. The average value is 11.36

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group set a new export sales record in December with 11,000 cars being exported during the month, which also helped the company increase its export sales over the course of 2012 by 164%. Geely’s December 2012 sales were pulled forward by a strong showing from the Emgrand series of vehicles.

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and Jim Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the winners of the 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The awardees for 2012 are: Professor Robert M. Shakhashiri, Ph.D.,

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from 2012 to 2020, with approximately 351,900 units likely to be sold. A new report from Frost & Sullivan, “Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging for Global Electric Vehicles (EV) Market,” finds forecasts the total market for inductive (wireless) charging will experience a compound annual growth rate of 126.6%

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JULY 20, 2011

Scion’s 2012 iQ premium micro-subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this October. 2012 Scion iQ. The 2012 iQ is equipped with a 1.3-liter, The 2012 Scion iQ will begin arriving at dealerships on the west coast starting in October. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2012 iQ is $15,265.

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. l/100km) or more.

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MARCH 19, 2013

North Dakota crude oil production (including lease condensate) averaged an all-time high of 770,000 barrels per day in December 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Severe weather can impede truck travel, which may lower oil production in the state. Oil and gas wells in North Dakota. Source: EIA.

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MARCH 18, 2013

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released the results of its survey of the total number of diesel retrofit devices sold by MECA member companies in 2012. Under the regulation, ARB projected that approximately 12,000 filters would be installed in 2012 and approximately 66,000 filters overall from 2011 through 2015.

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There has been no net gain in the fuel efficiency of US domestic airlines operations from 2012 to 2013, according to a new report released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing the fuel efficiency—and therefore carbon intensity—of US airlines on domestic operations in 2013. from 2012 to 2013.

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US energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2012 were the lowest since 1994, at 5.3 The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation. EIA will publish a full analysis of 2012 energy-related CO 2 emissions later this year. Duke study.

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Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured 15 September 2011, through 6 May 2013; and also model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured 16 February 2012 through 7 May 2013.

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2012 Sonic. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent. Click to enlarge. turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). The final 2012 overall volumes and standards are: Biomass-based diesel (1.0 For 2012, the program is implementing EISA’s requirement to blend more than 1.25

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Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 152,367 units in December 2012, a 10% increase compared with sales in December 2011 (138,019 units), and the group’s best December sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each recorded significant sales gains during 2012 compared with sales in the previous year.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

After 1990, only the recession year of 2009 saw a larger percentage emissions decrease than 2012. A large drop in energy intensity (energy measured in Btu per dollar of gross domestic product [GDP]) assisted the 2012 decline in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions despite economic growth, EIA observed.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. According to Intelligent Energy, the company plans to put the vehicles into full production after a successful test program in 2012.

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is expanding availability of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to US consumers, upgraded for the 2012 model year. Equipped with additional standard equipment including quick charging and cold-weather features, the 2012 LEAF now will also be available for order in the Southeastern United States and Illinois. Nissan North America Inc.

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JULY 31, 2012

Take up of grants for the purchase of electric and hybrid cars rose by nearly 20% in the UK in the first half of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011. The latest OLEV statistics show that a further 99 claims were made under the Government’s £8,000 (US$12,600) Plug-in Van Grant, which was launched at the beginning of 2012.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology ( earlier post ) with new mid-position lock system ( earlier post ) helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30% better fuel economy compared with the previous model year.

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