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SK Group to invest $1.5B in Plug Power; strategic partnership and JV to accelerate H2 economy in Asia

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In January 2019, the South Korea government announced the Hydrogen Economy Roadmap through 2040, with ambitious goals, including: More than 5MM tons of hydrogen per year; More than 6MM fuel cell EVs; 1,200 H 2 refilling stations; 15 GW of fuel cell power generation; and.

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EIA projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050, led by growth in Asia

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EIA projects most of this growth will come from regions where the consumption of energy is driven by strong economic growth, particularly in non-OECD Asia. This long-term trend of Asian energy consumption to support growing economies strongly influences the extraction, refining, and transport of oil, natural gas, and other fuels.

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Five of Asia’s biggest economies are forecast to see dramatic solar growth

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Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember. The post Five of Asia’s biggest economies are forecast to see dramatic solar growth appeared first on Electrek.

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UNEP Asia Pacific: compelling case for green economy

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To prosper over the remainder of the 21st Century, the countries of the Asia Pacific need a new “green” industrial revolution to drive dramatic improvements in resource efficiency, according to a major international report to be released in Canberra next week.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

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Figures released by the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) show that total vehicle sales in Southeast Asia will be about 2.79 Southeast Asia’s new energy vehicle market is expected to grow from about $500 million in 2021 to $2.67 The attractiveness of Southeast Asia to new energy vehicle companies is gradually strengthening.

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Honda studying collaboration with Grab for motorcycle sharing services in Southeast Asia

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to begin discussion toward collaboration in the area of motorcycle sharing services in Southeast Asia. In recent years, the “sharing economy” representing activities to promote the shared use of commodities has experienced a global growth trend. Honda Motor Co., recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grab Inc.,

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency. —Stephen Nalley.

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