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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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The launch of the Terra 53 Z DC fast charger turns the Terra 53 series into the world’s first DC fast charging solution to offer specific types complying with the three global open charging standards: SAE Combo, CHAdeMo and China GB. ABB will create other types of DC chargers using the Chinese GB standard and localize production in Shenzhen.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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Many countries, cities, companies, and individuals have made pledges to reduce emissions, and it is stark reminder that despite all this rhetoric, global fossil CO 2 emissions are more than 5% higher than in 2015, the year of the Paris Agreement. growth) for coal, but decline by 2.3% for oil, 1.1% for natural gas, and 7.0% for cement.

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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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Growth in advanced biorefinery infrastructure will be moderate through 2015 as new commercial facilities seek to demonstrate viability at scale and government support retreats from post-stimulus highs across the United States, Europe, and China.

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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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As the automotive market took off, we were invited into China at a time when it is incredibly exciting to be in China; the players are working very hard. China is already the number one car market in the world; I think they are quite determined to be number one in electric. China is taking off in electric transport.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. Cellulosic biofuels progress likely to disappoint through 2015/2016, leading to the further. China), increasing opportunities for global trade in ethanol. onus onto private capital sources. retrenchment among investors. and biodiesel.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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Deutsche Bank’s China Auto analyst, Vincent Ha, continues to see robust light vehicle sales over the next few years, with a slow to about 11% YoY growth in 2011 (due to a high base from the 2010 surge, and reductions in government stimulus), followed by sustainable low double digit growth in 2012. He also believes that sub-1.6L

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Opinion: Saudi Arabia Continues To Turn Screws On US Shale

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A few other contributors to higher oil prices came in the form of a stronger-than-expected economic performance in Europe, as well as monetary stimulus in China. OPEC forecasts demand for 2015 to rise by 1.18 Both of those developments indicate stronger demand for oil in the months ahead. million-barrel-per-day increase.