Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Growth of production of Canadian oil sands. The Canadian oil sands are now poised to become the number one source of US crude oil imports in 2010, according to new research from the IHS CERA Canadian Oil Sands Dialogue. The Role of Canadian Oil Sands in US Oil Supply”. Conventional oil uses 0.1

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2015

The RFS has been controversial from its beginnings in the early 2000’s. The oil industry would seem to be understandably upset about it. Carbon Intensity. California implemented its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) starting in 2010 as part of its effort to regulate CO 2 emissions on top of the fuel blending requirements.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Moving goods by road consumes about 50% of all diesel produced; 80% of the global net increase in diesel use since 2000 comes from road freight. Trucks represent the fastest growing source of global oil demand. They account for 40% of the expected increase in oil demand to 2050 and 15% of the increase in global CO 2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) announced that by utilizing REG’s patented fermentation technology, the companies’ joint research program has demonstrated the ability to convert sugars from a variety of non-edible biomass sources into biodiesel. Earlier post.). In June 2017, ExxonMobil and partner Synthetic Genomics, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2011

m 3 (2,510 gallons US) in 2000 to approximately 3.5 Ford’s latest water reduction initiatives are designed to build on the success the company has had with its Global Water Management Initiative that launched in 2000. Between 2000 and 2010, Ford reduced its global water use by 62%, or 10.5 m 3 (925 gallons US) in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2010

Ford Motor Company is the first automaker and one of several companies taking a leadership position in joining the Water Disclosure Project , which will establish a water disclosure protocol for companies around the world and promote conservation and stewardship. From 2000 to 2008, Ford cut its global water use by 56%, or 9.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

ExxonMobil projects that meeting future energy demand will be supported by more efficient energy-saving practices and technologies; increased use of less-carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas, nuclear and renewables; as well as the continued development of technology advances to develop new energy sources. Energy-related CO 2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

announced new integrated stop-start technology in conjunction with Project ETHOS, an ultra-low carbon powertrain program created by Cummins Inc. to demonstrate the potential of alternative fuels for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) reductions in medium-duty commercial vehicles. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L

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Creative Greenius

MARCH 30, 2013

Times hadn’t delivered an actual bottle of this snake oil water right along with my newspaper last week. . But hey, it was “inspired” by glaciers in much the same way it’s carbon neutrality is inspired by a cynical and phony marketing ploy. I used it to conduct a blind taste test with some friends of mine. .”

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 26, 2021

To that end, the CES, over its non-indicative name (it has little in common with, for instance, Canada's Clean Fuel Standard ) is more than just carbon bookkeeping. In the US, RPSs have accounted for nearly half of the country's renewable energy growth since 2000. If the success of similar state policies.is

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Cars That Think

JULY 30, 2023

And yet this transformative invention took nearly two decades to make it out of the lab, with numerous companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia considering the technology and yet failing to recognize its potential. But by the late 1970s, Exxon’s interest in oil alternatives had waned. The first iteration, developed by M.

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Lithium Ion Recharge Batteries Battery 91

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2011

Hovensa is one of the 10 largest refineries in the world and has the capacity to refine more than 525,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Hovensa LLC became the owner and operator of the former Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp. In addition, the company will set aside nearly $4.9 HOVIC) refinery on 30 October 1998.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We have gathered statistical information on energy and energy demand drivers from all different resources, such as the China Environment Yearbook , the Transportation Yearbook , the Power Yearbook , the Iron and Steel Yearbook , the Cement Almanac , statistics of oil companies and power companies. It was underreported.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Avantium, which spun off from Shell in 2000 to develop furan-based biofuels and biomaterials ( earlier post ), has raised €30 million (US$43.9 Part of the funding has been used to buy out shares held by DFJ Esprit, AlpInvest, Eastman, EDBI and Pfizer, aligning the company’s shareholder base with its strategy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2014

Here the in-house engineering expertise of Mercedes-Benz was to contribute decisively, the company said. Oil must sometimes meet contradictory requirements to act as a coolant, whilst giving good wear protection but low friction properties. Since 2010, they have developed together more than 50 engine, transmission and hydraulic oils.

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Mercedes Engine Production Cars 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

A consortium brought together by low carbon experts at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK launched the first bus in the UK to run on biomethane gas. Originally powered entirely by diesel, the Mercedes-Benz engine has been adapted by the Hardstaff Group ( earlier post ) to run for 60-80% of the time on low-carbon biomethane.

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Emissions Fuel Conversion Cleaner 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

bushels per acre, which represents a 12% increase over the data (1998-2000 average) used in the current US LCI database; Each bushel of soybeans harvested reduces greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) equivalents) by 32.6 kilograms per 1,000 kilograms of oil produced to 2.96 kg (for the 3.36 kilograms).

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 4, 2011

In one of those alternative realities Al Gore got elected President in 2000 and because he understood what was happening with CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions he made cutting emissions, and developing renewable and clean energy sources our country’s focus and goals. Too few people give a shit about that title. .

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

In February 2008, Chevron Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company created a 50-50 joint venture company— Catchlight Energy LLC — focused on developing the next generation of renewable transportation fuels from nonfood sources. The company plans to break ground on that facility during the first half of 2010. Earlier post.)

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 4, 2011

In one of those alternative realities Al Gore got elected President in 2000 and because he understood what was happening with CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions he made cutting emissions, and developing renewable and clean energy sources our country’s focus and goals. Too few people give a shit about that title. .

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2016

Under the settlement, the two companies will spend about $403 million to install and operate pollution control equipment, and Tesoro will spend about $12 million to fund environmental projects in local communities previously impacted by pollution. Strict internal leak definitions: 500 ppm for valves and 2000 ppm for pumps.

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Emissions EPA Pollution Hawaii 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2009

World ethanol production for transport fuel tripled between 2000 and 2007 from 17 billion to more than 52 billion liters (13.7 The highest variations are observed for biodiesel from palm oil and soya. This is mainly as a result of carbon releases from the soils and land. World Transport Biofuel Production. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions after the oxidation catalyst were very low. Brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 267 g/kWh was measured at the 2000 rpm-2bar BMEP global test point. bar was measured at 2000 rpm, with 17.4 Rebreathing enabled reduced boost pressure, while greatly increasing exhaust temperature.

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Plugs and Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The Arab oil embargo and price increases of the ‘70s pushed the U.S. Today, less than 2% of American electrons are produced with oil. Had national and economic security trumped the power of oil and auto companies, a large percentage of cars would run today on cleaner, cheaper, domestic natural gas.

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Al Gore Gore Gas-Electric Gas 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

Carbon tax: Californians are more in favor (56% support, 35% oppose) of taxing companies for their emissions but are sharply divided along party lines on this issue as well, with 73% of Democrats in favor and 60% of Republicans opposed. Independents are divided (47% support, 44% oppose). Energy sources and automobile efficiency.

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Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2010

The two companies will combine their technologies and licensing activities for Coal-To-Liquids (CTL) projects world-wide. billion from 1975-2000 to develop DCL technology. Up to 50% less plant generated CO 2 (almost all of which can be captured for enhanced oil recovery). Click to enlarge. Half the water consumption.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in model year 2025. new vehicle technology will add, on average, about $2000 for consumers who buy a new vehicle in MY. Trading of credits between companies would also be permitted. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. The three lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next month that would apply different carbon controls to individual sectors of the economy instead of setting a national target.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. MidAmericans David Sokol, BYDs Wang, and company advisor Li Lu flew with Sokol from Detroit to Omaha so that Wang could meet Buffett in person. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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Creative Greenius

JULY 19, 2009

It’s not sexy and it doesn’t make a bunch of old school, balding, white, male, carbon collaborators stinking filthy rich, so it’s no wonder they’ve done every evil and despicable thing in their power to keep this weapon from being aimed at them. Won’t that be fun?! The Big Dick Cheney Effect.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The stepped bowl has a positive effect on the combustion process, the thermal loading of critical areas of the pistons and the introduction of soot into the engine oil. From its 3982 cc displacement, the new V8 biturbo produces more than 350 kW (476 hp) with a maximum torque of around 700 Nm from 2000 rpm.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

While specific elements will vary by sub-chemistry and company, the general steps behind making a prismatic cell are expected to remain consistent for the next several years. The two half reactions for a Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO) cell (with forward being discharge): Anode (hard carbon): Anode (Hard Carbon): Li x C 6 ?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

As of 12 February, a new bushfire threatened the Yarra Valley’s Thompson Reservoir, which supplies water to the city, as well as the Longford oil and natural gas plant. Bushfires can produce their own volatile gases and oils, adding fuel to the fire. Warmer weather and lightning strikes are expected in the area next week.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. Cost increments for a plug-in hybrid compact vehicle will be 10-20% more than a regular hybrid: $2000-3000 extra for a sedan; $5000 for an SUV.

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Creative Greenius

MAY 14, 2009

Well you look at Germany and four companies vie for each roof space. When I got back from Japan in 2000 I didn’t want to start a computer business. In 2000 there couldn’t have been too many old timers in the solar industry. I’ve been amazed that most companies seem to front the cost, even start ups. That’s correct.

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