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JULY 4, 2011

ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (EMPC) said it is expanding its clean up operation following a release of an estimated 750–1,000 barrels of crude oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana from the company’s Silvertip pipeline. approximately $100 million in upgrades since 2006 and. Earlier post.). upgrade in the fall of 2010.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

BP also confirmed the recently-announced Pitu oil discovery in the frontier deepwater of the Potiguar basin off Brazil’s equatorial margin, announced by Petrobras. This is BP’s third discovery in recent years in the emerging Paleogene trend in the Gulf of Mexico, following Kaskida in 2006 and Tiber in 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

EDI was co-founded by Professor Andy Frank from UC Davis—a key figure in the development of the PHEV concept and technology—in 2006. The effort combines EDI’s intelligent multi-mode PHEV powertrain (EDI-Drive) with Greenkraft’s CNG-powered 14,500-pound, Class-4 medium-duty truck, which is equipped with a 6.0L

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Working with feedstock partners Sustainable Oils, Solazyme and Cargill, Honeywell’s UOP will produce up to 190,000 gallons of fuel for the Navy and 400,000 gallons for the Air Force from sustainable, non-food feedstocks including animal fats, algae and camelina. Natural oils contain oxygen and have a high molecular weight.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2014

Engine friction is reduced by specially coated pistons, low-tension piston rings, low-friction crank seals and a cam-belt-in-oil design. A variable-displacement oil pump tailors lubrication to demand and optimizes oil pressure for improved fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2011

Renault has begun production of the new Energy dCi 130 diesel engine ( earlier post ) at its Cléon site is starting production of the new flagship in Renault’s powertrain range, the Diesel Energy dCi 130. The R9M project started in 2006. The engine will be fitted on Renault and Nissan brands European mid-range vehicles (C segment).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2013

The horizontal red lines show the comparable price of gasoline (before tax, refining margin 0.3 $/gal, exchange rate: 1 € = 1.326 $) with crude oil prices 100 $/bbl and 150 $/bbl. US$/gallon US), with first-law process efficiency in the range of 49.6–66.7%—depending Source: VTT. 0.7 €/liter (app.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

The bioenergy content of the fuels ranged from 7 to 78%. Neste Oil provided the renewable gasoline component. The MPFI and DISI cars were model year 2010; the FFV car was model year 2006. The E10 + R blend offered a high bioenergy level of 22% compared to the 7% bioenergy content of straight E10. The batch used was a C 5 ?C

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The unconverted fractionator bottoms product can be fed to an FCC unit or lube oil hydrofinishing unit, or it can be recycled back to the process for full conversion to lighter high-value products. Since 2006, UOP has commercialized processes to convert non-edible natural oils to Honeywell Green Diesel and Honeywell Green Jet Fuel.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

billion went to traditional sources—such as coal and oil—and $2.3 Other finds from the study include: Subsidies to fossil fuels generally increased over the study period (though they decreased in 2008), while funding for renewables increased but saw a precipitous drop in 2006-07 (though they increased in 2008).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

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). Reduction of “fugitive” emissions from the oil and gas industry and from landfills. Increased energy efficiency throughout the economy (e.g.,

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Canada Economy Global Climate Change 223

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

ixetic has been an independent company since March 2006. The ixetic product range covers hydraulic pumps for steering, chassis and transmission applications, vacuum pumps for brake systems and lubricating oil pumps. ixetic also presented a range of products featuring lower energy consumption at the IAA: EV 2 steering pump.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2009

According to the study, Evaluation of Bio-Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (Bio-SPK) , a series of laboratory, ground and flight tests conducted between 2006 and 2009 indicated the Bio-SPK test fuels performed as well as or better than typical petroleum-based Jet A. First, the oils are cleaned using standard oil cleaning procedures.

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Fuel Industrial Industry New Zealand 150

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MAY 9, 2010

As well, some vehicles in the Manitoba Hydro fleet in Winnipeg have been using biodiesel blends since October 2006. This requirement is conditional upon the technical feasibility of biodiesel use being demonstrated under a range of Canadian conditions. This is a part of the Government of Canada’s Renewable Fuels Strategy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

The honing process also exposes pores in the material which are able to retain oil and thereby ensure optimal lubrication of the piston assembly. Since 2006 this cutting-edge cylinder coating technology has been a key component of all 6.3-liter millimeters and has a mirror-like surface. In July 2005 Mercedes-AMG GmbH presented a 6.3

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MAY 9, 2011

The other is with CNOOC New Energy Investment Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), one of the largest state-owned oil companies, and the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China. —Hamish Curran, CEO of TMO.

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Electric Auto Association

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ever since the 1970’s, when he and his brother would take turns sitting in gas lines on Saturday mornings during a severe gas shortage, Earl Cox had been interested in the development of a vehicle that could run on something other than oil-based fuel. This doubled the range of the car and his problem was solved.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2011

In 2006, China decided to meet 15% of its transportation energy needs by 2020 and, following India’s example, focused on Jatropha, with plans to raise it on more than 1 million ha of marginal lands. India encouraged millions of marginal farmers and landless people to plant Jatropha across India, Kant and Wu said.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

European markets also have access to an extended range of Euro 5 and EEV engines with SCR technology. Scania’s V8 engine range is available worldwide and for all current emission levels. Scania’s V8 engine range is available worldwide and for all current emission levels.

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Engine Global 2007 Exhaust 186

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JUNE 22, 2015

liter TSI Twincharger (2014-2006) by 69 points, have already rolled off the production line at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. The announcement followed a surge in demand for the Turbo PureTech engine, which equips the car manufacturer’s mid-range models. PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new 1.2-liter liter to 1.4-liter

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Traffic went up in every ocean during the 20 years of the study, except off the coast of Somalia, where increasing piracy has almost completely halted commercial shipping since 2006. Ships powered by fossil fuels dump oil, fuel and waste into the water and pump exhaust into the air.

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Sri Lanka Global Somalia Pollution 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

Since the end of 2006, Opel, Robert Bosch, IVK and FKFS have been working on a natural gas hybrid vehicle in a project supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and technology. The primary goal is developing a prototype of a CNG-fueled parallel hybrid based on an Opel Astra Caravan with less than 90 g CO 2 /km emissions.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

gigatons) between 2006 and 2030, fueled by a growing number of cars on the road (from 730 million to 1.3 McKinsey analyzed the abatement potential of each scenario relative to two reference points: projected future automotive sector emissions (assuming no action is taken to reduce emissions) and 2006 emissions figures.

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APRIL 7, 2010

Going forward, Ford has set a goal to reduce new-vehicle greenhouse gas emissions in the US and Europe by 30% by 2020, compared to a 2006 model year baseline. The company is also pursuing new technologies such as Minimum Quantity Lubrication, which lubricates cutting tools with a fine spray of oil. billion gallons.

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JULY 17, 2014

million in research grants are awarded under a joint DOE-USDA program that began in 2006 focused on fundamental investigations of biomass genomics, with the aim of harnessing nonfood plant biomass for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. 2014 Biomass Genomics Resarch projects. Description. DOE-BER funded.

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Universal Illinois Water Minneapolis 239

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Assembly Bill 32, signed in 2006, set California’s initial goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and directed CARB to develop a climate change scoping plan—to be updated every five years—detailing the specific measures needed to reach the target.

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California Climate Change Climate Pollution 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2011

The Pearl GTL project was launched in July 2006 and the first stone was laid by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Heir Apparent in February 2007. Once fully operational, Pearl will produce 1.6 Sections of the Pearl GTL plant will be started up progressively over the coming months. Making GTL (gas to liquids) products.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2006

12, 2006 AutoNation, Inc. The development of plug-in hybrids could reduce America's addiction to oil," said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson. We salute his commitment to help us reduce this country's dependence on foreign oil and decrease greenhouse gas emission while also lowering fuel costs for consumers."

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Plug-in Plug Auto San Francisco 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Using a 5-year timeframe, CO 2 emission rates have decreased by 10% and fuel economy values have increased by 11% from MY 2006-2011. The use of turbochargers/superchargers has tripled from about 3% in MY 2007 to a projected 9% in MY 2012, while the use of cylinder deactivation has remained in the 8-9% range. Source: EPA.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

OCTOBER 12, 2006

The motivation was to see if I could get by with as little oil products as possible. I was going to purchase an NmG from Myers Motors , but found the driver compartment a bit crowded and the driving range limited (only about 40 miles). I hope everyone had a great 2006 and I wish you all the best for 2007.

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2007 NMG Kits Oregon 100

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AUGUST 23, 2013

The survey is similar to surveys run by UMTRI on the same topic in 2006 and 2007. Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%. kg) out of the crankcase, crankshaft, main bearing frame and upper oil pan—the last by switching from aluminum to magnesium.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

While awareness is high and knowledge has increased since a Maritz Research 2006 poll, few consumers today purport to be very familiar with either electric-only, flex fuel or gasoline-hybrid vehicles. ” 38% of respondents knew that “with the Chevrolet Volt, most people can commute back and forth to work for $1.50

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The current generation of SAFCell stacks operate at mid-range temperatures around 250 °C, and tolerate fuel impurities that pose obstacles to other fuel cell technologies. methanol, diesel and bio-oils), further reducing the overall fuel cell system complexity and cost. 2006) Cool flame evaporation for diesel reforming technology.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 6, 2006

Conference of Mayors Join Drive for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles LAS VEGAS—June 5, 2006— The U.S. Conference of Mayors today unanimously endorsed a resolution encouraging the use of plug-in hybrid vehicles as an important step in reducing this country’s reliance on foreign oil and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2009

The MIT team spun off a startup— Ethanol Boosting Systems , LLC (EBS)—in 2006 to commercialize the concept. Consumption of E85 varied under different operating and vehicle load conditions, and ranged from 1% to 48% for the 5.0L The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance.

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Diesel Ford F-150 Gasoline 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Bakken is a prime US unconventional oil play, and is believed to be one of the largest, if not the largest, oil accumulation in the US. The tight oil is extracted in the same way as shale gas, through horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing. In the Bakken formation, the oil is extracted from tight carbonate.

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