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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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JULY 6, 2020

Of all the greenhouse gases regulated under the Kyoto Protocol, SF 6 is the most potent, with a global warming potential (GWP) of 23,500 over a 100-year time horizon. The researchers drew on measurements from a global network of air-monitoring sites and archived air samples. Simmonds et al. —Simmonds et al.

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JUNE 19, 2015

made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. The versatile e-NV200, like the LEAF, has the potential to be used as a mobile power source. Nissan Motor Co.,

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JUNE 23, 2023

For IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai Motor has fused its Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N’s motorsport-bred technologies and expertise to maximize the EV’s high performance capabilities and ensure it meets N’s three pillars of N performance: Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sportscar.

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APRIL 3, 2019

With support from several global entities as well as the FCTO, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and AIChE will join forces to facilitate information sharing on hydrogen safety and best practices among national and international stakeholders with an interest in hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

of the global car parc (2 billion units) projected for then. of the global car parc (2 billion units) projected for then. “Without decisive fiscal and investment policies on a global scale, private road transport’s absolute volume and share of greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rise.”

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AUGUST 28, 2020

eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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MAY 7, 2014

Lord Drayson has launched Drayson Wireless Limited , a new venture to commercialize technology developed at Imperial College London (ICL) for the efficient wireless transfer of power over longer distances. In addition, Drayson Wireless long distance power transfer system can transfer up to 10 mW at distances up to 5 m. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

This incredible motor car, conceived from the very beginning as our first fully-electric model, is silent, powerful and demonstrates how perfectly Rolls-Royce is suited to electrification. 2003 saw the first Goodwood-era Phantom, built upon its own bespoke architecture. Power and range. The result is effortless control.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Global energy consumption grew by 2.5% globally, and 8.4% Fossil fuels still dominated energy consumption with 87% market share, while renewables rose fastest but are still only 2% of the global total. of global energy use, losing share for 12 consecutive years. Gas production globally grew by 3.1%; the US recorded 7.7%

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. Features include superior initial response, powerful torque, faithful linear response and free-revving performance. In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3.

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MAY 20, 2024

GM began producing cars on its J Platform beginning in 1981 , and the J-Body proved to be a tremendous global sales success for The General. Pontiac-badged J-Bodies were powered by various straight-fours ( the GM 122 , Family II and Quad 4 ) and 60° V6s at first. In the end, it didn't matter much. Pontiac itself was gone after 2010.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) hybrid vehicles has exceeded the 7 million unit mark as of 30 September, reaching 7.053 million units. 4 Crown Royal production ceased in 2003, Crown Sedan production ceased in 2008. TMC cumulative hybrid sales by year. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

To bring propulsion solutions to market that will economically transport people and goods, while making a serious and practical impact on global warming, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that I look forward to helping advance. Don Runkle. Don Runkle.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. In the U.S., Yet, says, Paul A. percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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JULY 2, 2012

Odyne designed and developed an innovative plug-in hybrid power system which interfaces with the Allison family of commercial vehicle transmissions. During that time, Allison developed hybrid propulsion systems for city buses which went into production in 2003. Earlier post.). —Lawrence E.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Toyota said that this milestone demonstrates the staying power of a technology that is now emerging as a mainstream solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. We are committed to continue working hand-in-hand with them to tackle global environmental issues. million gallons) of gasoline.

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MAY 22, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles—passenger car and commercial—topped the 4-million unit mark as of 30 April. This year, hybrid vehicles have accounted for 15% of TMC’s global vehicle sales. Cumulative worldwide sales of TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 22, 2013

For the first seven years since its founding in 2003, Tesla was funded entirely with private funds, led by Elon Musk. Today, Tesla employs more than 3,000 American workers and is living proof of the power of American innovation. Tesla and other US manufacturers are in a strong position to compete for this growing global market.

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JANUARY 27, 2007

nk Global of Norway with its ready-for-manufacture Th!nk nk Global. The redesigned 2003 Th!nk nk Global, has been searching for a viable, affordable battery to power the new Th!nk A Tesla-powered Th!nk First in line appears to be Th!nk I drove a 2001 Ford Th!nk nk City for three years in San Francisco.

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JUNE 1, 2011

(TMS), will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 52,000 2001 through 2003 Prius vehicles sold in the US to replace the electric power steering pinion shaft attachment nuts. This announcement is for US vehicles included in Toyota Motor Corporation’s global recall of 106,000 vehicles.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. Mt, or 57%, over the 2003 level. million (US$15.1 million (US$8.2 million (US$6.9

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FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Using their new process, Freeman and his team conservatively estimate that from just one week’s worth of produced water, enough lithium can be recovered to power 200 electric cars or 1.6 Each well in the Barnett and Eagle Ford can generate up to 300,000 gallons of produced water per week. million smartphones.

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APRIL 23, 2024

During her 2021-2022 term, she introduced several benefits, including two awards and an international scholarship, while nurturing a global volunteer network supporting women’s advancement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

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MAY 1, 2012

To understand the potential impact of wind farms on local weather and climate, Zhou’s team analyzed satellite-derived land surface temperatures from regions around large wind farms in Texas for the period 2003-2011. The researchers found a night-time warming effect over wind farms of up to 0.72 —Liming Zhou.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

ITOCHU, which began its strategic relationship with Ener1 in 2003, purchased 3.2 million shares of common stock from Ener1 at a price of $6.18 Earlier post.). Separately, EnerDel has active relationships underway with automakers Think, Volvo, Mazda, Nissan ( earlier post ) and Fisker ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JULY 11, 2016

million b/d, as production in Nigeria and Libya tentatively recovered along with steady increases for Saudi Arabia and Iran, according to an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials. —Eklavya Gupte, senior editor for S&P Global Platts. million b/d, the lowest since February 2003, S&P Global Platts data showed.

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MAY 30, 2023

Their stated goal is to become a "globally competitive" Japanese truck maker with an emphasis on serving Southeast Asia as the primary market. Hino fell into trouble in March 2022 with the revelation it had been falsifying emissions and fuel economy data dating as far as 2003.

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OCTOBER 27, 2012

IBM has launched the Smarter Energy Research Institute, a new industrial research collaboration model aimed at accelerating innovation across the global energy and utilities market. The areas include: Outage Planning Optimization: reducing the amount of time a customer is without power.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2012

DENSO’s new inline electric compressor will make its global debut on Ford Motor Company’s Focus Electric, which began production this past December, with retail production ramping up the first half of the year. DENSO introduced electric compressors for hybrid electric vehicles in 2003. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Ford also said that the first product in Ford’s new electric vehicle plan announced in January( earlier post ) will be a battery electric-powered version of the Transit Connect commercial vehicle. More than 600,000 Ford Transit Connects have been sold since 2003, to customers in 58 countries and on four continents. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 30, 2023

But he wanted to take the technology a step further and use interferometric synthetic-aperture radar, InSAR, which, he realized, would be more powerful. In September 2016 the first global digital elevation map with a 2-meter height accuracy was produced. It was 30 times more accurate than any previous effort, Moreira says.

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JUNE 22, 2011

Created in 2004, AWS Ocean Energy is currently focusing on the development and delivery of its AWS-III wave energy converter, a floating device with a rated power output of 2.5MW. Scotland is at the forefront of marine energy development, creating the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney in 2003, and with over 1.6

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JULY 8, 2012

BC emissions from Asia have been identified as a major cause of changing monsoon, the occurrence of the atmospheric brown cloud, and the retreat of Tibetan glaciers, in addition to impacting global temperature rise. Gg were from residential, industry, power plants, transportation, and outdoor biomass burning, respectively.

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The Gypsy had a soft-top as well as a hard-top version, and later even got a more powerful engine and wider track. While it was a generational replacement for the Alto in global markets, in India, the car was positioned above the popular Alto and called the A-Star. A luxurious interior with three-row seating, a 2.7-litre,

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Ford is bringing its global EcoBoost powertrain technology to India for the first time with the debut of the 3-cylinder, 1.0L Despite its small capacity and proportions, the engine delivers power and performance rivaling a traditional 1.6-liter The new EcoSport is a significant milestone for our global product development process.

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