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JULY 16, 2011

Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ), when it met for its 62 nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011 at IMO Headquarters in London.

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microgrid, distributed energy resource management systems) integrated with DC charging, vehicle grid integration, high-power scalable/interoperable wireless charging, and vehicle-oriented systems. May 2013) , a Progress Report (November 2014) against same, and a Standards Compendium.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

BP said that 2013 had been its most successful year for new field exploration for almost a decade. In mid-December 2013, BP announced its discovery in the Gila prospect, its latest in the Paleogene in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Estimated post-drill resource range for Lontra is 700 million to 1.1+ Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 5, 2013

A new report published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recommends the international harmonization of fuel efficiency and/or greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses. —“International Alignment of Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles”. Source: ACEEE.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The California Air Resources Board approved a smog-check regulation for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. OBD systems have been required by CARB on heavy-duty vehicles since 2013.

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

New project announcements have increased the resource under development to about 30,000 MW. The international geothermal power industry is poised to place between 500 and 1,000 MW on line per year for the rest of the decade, said GEA. Successful Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) projects in the US were led by Calpine Corp.,

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AUGUST 2, 2020

The work, published in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control , confirms earlier studies based on a greatly extended data basis. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control doi: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2020.103119. On the basis of investigations directly on the seafloor it was possible to determine the amount of escaping gas.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Maritime transport is crucial for supplying the BMW Group’s international manufacturing network and for the global distribution of vehicles. The BMW Group has succeeded, for example, in reducing the consumption of resources and emissions per vehicle produced by more than 50% since 2006.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a new study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Share of CO 2 emissions by ship class (left) and flag state (right), 2013–2015. International shipping was not included in the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

The share of high nickel CAM is rising to meet the demand for higher energy density batteries and reduce overall battery costs, and Weda Bay’s resources rank among the most competitive globally for addressing this demand. In 2013, the Weda Bay project experienced a fall in activity. Weda Bay background. a Canadian company.

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MARCH 8, 2013

In response to Daimler, SAE International convened a fourth International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team to review relevant research and testing to finalize the risk assessment of the use of the low global warming potential R1234yf in mobile air conditioning systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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In 2013, outdoor air pollution and particulate matter were classified as carcinogenic by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). PM is primarily generated by fuel combustion in different sectors, including transport, energy, households, industry, and from agriculture. WHO global air quality guidelines.

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Remy International, Inc. Remy International, Inc. The HVH technology provides improved motor performance and cooling effectiveness, enabling increased range in all-electric drive mode and the potential for a smaller internal combustion engine. Source: Remy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Inside the HVH Hybrid Motor.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has analyzed the fuel efficiency of 20 airlines operating nonstop flights between the mainland United States and East Asia and Oceania in 2016. This research shows that there are a variety of ways that international airlines can reduce fuel use and carbon emissions.

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MARCH 3, 2013

In a paper published in the International Journal of Engine Research , they suggest that the turbocharger has strong potential to improve engine performance in parts of the operational envelope, which need to be further harnessed for real-life applications. International Journal of Engine Research doi: 10.1177/1468087412472414.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

This agreement was signed at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2013. Airbus will have a key role in supporting RT-Biotekhprom in ensuring that the fuel produced meets international aviation standards, alongside completing relevant flight test campaigns.

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MAY 17, 2011

The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. Notes Cheng, “Currently, supply-base monitoring is being delegated at each level of the supply chain, often to smaller suppliers who lack the resources to monitor risk properly.” Kearney forecasts 13.2

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2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). Market share of new EVs in select markets, 2013 and 2014. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT. Source: ICCT.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) signed a contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the high seas located approximately 600 kilometers offshore of south-east of Minami-Tori-Shima Island, with the International Seabed Authority (ISA). resource potential.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Sinopec, the world’s largest operator in the refining sector, will consequently be the first international company to make full use of the EST, which Eni developed through its research and industrial developments. Eni opened its first plant based on EST in 2013. Delbianco, A & Meli, S & Tagliabue, Lorenzo & Panariti, N.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Yanchang Petroleum International Limited is buying Novus Energy Inc., a junior oil and gas company targeting light oil resource plays in Western Canada, for around C$223 million (US$213 million). Novus said the total transaction value, including net debt and transaction costs, is approximately C$320 million (US$305 million).

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Nissan Mexico’s use of renewable energy sources, including wind power energy and biomass, accounts for 50% of the energy used at the Aguascalientes plant since 2013. The most recent version, NGP2016, set ambitious targets to cut Nissan’s environmental impact and resource consumption by 2016.

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JUNE 29, 2013

Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. Reitz (2013) Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition and Conventional Diesel Combustion: A Comparison of Methods to Meet Light-Duty NO x and Fuel Economy Targets. International Journal of Engine Research doi: 10.1177/1468087413476032. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The international “ Science Award Electrochemistry ” from Volkswagen and BASF ( earlier post ) goes this year to Dr. Vanessa Wood , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich (ETH Zürich), Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Switzerland. García, R. and Wood, V. Energy Mater. , 4 doi: 10.1002/aenm.201301278.

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MAY 24, 2014

The Heads of Agreement provides for implementation of a joint pilot project by Rosneft and BP relating to the Domanik formations and, in the event of success, the possible development of unconventional Domanik resources in the Volga-Urals region. In a talk at Imperial College London in October 2013, Dr. Michael C.

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OCTOBER 22, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its annual update on the fuel efficiency of US airlines. from 2013 to 2014. In 2013 this number rose to 149, and reached 150 in 2014. years old, weighted by passenger-miles flown) than in 2013, while previous years showed an aging fleet. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 15, 2015

Dan Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, and member of the California Air Resources Board, has been appointed the 2015 chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Executive Committee, which provides independent scientific advice to the nation on transportation issues.

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With the start of production in 2013, the plant in Saxony became a pioneer and centr†e of excellence for sustainable mobility. The BMW Group plant in Leipzig will become part of the BMW Group’s international production network for battery modules as early as 2021.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Their paper appears in the International Journal of Engine Research. Zhen Huang, Libin Ji, Dong Han, Zheng Yang, Xingcai Lu (2013) Experimental study on dual-fuel compound homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion. International Journal of Engine Research. Earlier post.). —Huang et al.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

A paper on their work is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition ; UC Davis has filed provisional patents on the process, and is making it available for licensing. barrels of oil (117.6 gallons US). barrels of oil (117.6 gallons US). per gallon. Its long term target is 92 gallons/BDT.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. While HCCI offers significant efficiency improvements compared to conventional gasoline engines, traditional homogenous charge compression ignition combustion can be realized only in a limited operating range. 5 512-524 doi: 10.1177/1468087412463304.

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is soliciting research suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Research Plan in the form of brief conceptual descriptions that address specified research gaps and support the Board’s ongoing regulatory and policy priorities. The deadline to submit research concepts is 31 January 2012.

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from 2013 to 2022. In North America—which Navigant sees as the strongest initial market opportunity—Navigant sees frequency regulation revenue for PEVs growing from just more than $500,000 in 2013 to just less than $50 million in 2022. Globally, Navigant Research forecasts that frequency regulation revenue will reach $190.7

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JANUARY 31, 2014

The Obama Administration released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region , itself released in May 2013. Our highest priority is to protect the American people, our sovereign territory and rights, and the natural resources and other interests of the United States. Provide for Future US Energy Security.

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It allows GM to gain cost savings and focus its internal resources more on GM’s core automotive business. The new logistics agreement between GM and Gefco will take effect in 2013. This agreement represents one of the largest logistics agreements in the European automotive industry to date.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

The agreement, in both French and English, was signed for California by California Air Resources Board (ARB) Chairman Mary D. California and Québec signed an agreement outlining steps and procedures fully to harmonize and to integrate their respective cap-and-trade programs.

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