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US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

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World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Economic Modelling Study Shows Canada Can Meet Global-Warming Reduction Targets While Growing Jobs and Economy

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The firm modelled how Canada can achieve both the federal government’s current target (20% below the 2006 level by 2020) as well as a more ambitious target (25% below the 1990 level by 2020). Increased energy efficiency throughout the economy (e.g., Reduction of “fugitive” emissions from the oil and gas industry and from landfills.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. below their 2006 levels.

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EIA: world petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe

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The rapidly industrializing economies of China and India fueled much of Asia’s demand increase, growing 2.8 In 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption. Petroleum use in Europe has declined in every year since 2006. million bbl/d.

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Nissan introduces series-hybrid powertrain with Note e-POWER in Japan; small pack, small engine, LEAF motor, low price

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Fuel economy on the JC-08 cycle is 37.2 Pricing for the entry-level S-trim starts at ¥1,772,280 (US$16,900). In 2006, Nissan’s engineers were able to reduce the battery capacity to match its competitors’ hybrid vehicles while still delivering desirable EV qualities, such as quietness and efficient energy use. L/100km); 34.0

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Report: Auto Loan Rejections Are Up and Poised to Keep Increasing

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With dealer lots starting to fill back up with product after years of lean inventories that encouraged salespeople to ask for absolutely ludicrous prices, the Federal Reserve has found that lenders are declining would-be borrowers at a record-setting pace.& & The reasons for this are many.

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Tiered wages, temps, COLA, pensions key in UAW oath talks

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The union needs to finish what it yelps an “abuse” of temps, whom automakers worth to scale down prices and assure towards absenteeism by way of full-time staff or to aid all through busy product launches. Schambers, leased in 2006, was once a short lived associate for 6 years prior to being leased complete generation.

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