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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Total US exports of finished petroleum products have increased more than 60% since 2007 as markets have become more globally integrated, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). exports of gasoline and distillate increased by 133% and 144%, respectively, from 2007 to 2010. Annual U.S. Annual U.S.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

Fuel taxes in the United States in 2015 accounted for 19% of the price of a gallon of gasoline, down from just under 30% in 1990, according to figures compiled by the US Department of Energy (DOE). By comparison, in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, taxes accounted for more than half of the total price for both 1990 and 2015.

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MARCH 15, 2012

Primus Green Energy Inc., developer of a proprietary process to produce gasoline and other fuels from biomass and/or natural gas ( earlier post ), has completed its third round of funding with the recent $12-million investment by IC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of Israel Corp. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

below the 2007 total, according to the just-released report by the US Energy Information Administration, Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2008. million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO 2 e) in 2007 to 7,052.6 from their 2007 level. MMT lower than in 2007 but still 343.2 MMTCO 2 e).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In the summer of 2022 (June—August), the price of fuel ethanol was lower than the price of the petroleum component of gasoline, which led to record-high fuel ethanol levels (blend rates) in gasoline sold in the United States, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Earlier post.) The blend rate averaged 10.6%

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

The UK’s Guardian reports that sales of new electric cars in the UK plummeted by nearly 90% in 2009 to 55 units, compared with their peak sales of 397 units in 2007. Overall, 2m new cars were registered in 2009, the lowest level since 1995.In

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APRIL 26, 2012

US gasoline demand this summer is expected to be the lowest in 11 years, while the average summer fuel price is forecast to be at a record level, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). less than 2007’s record summer gasoline demand of 9.4 US gasoline consumption is forecast to average almost 8.8

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AUGUST 26, 2016

Average gas prices for the first six months of this year were 16% lower than 2015 levels, helping to fuel a 3.3% States that have been particularly hard hit since 2014, the start of the upward trend, are Florida (43% increase), Georgia (34%), Indiana (33%), California (31%), North Carolina (26%), Illinois (24%) and Kentucky (24%).

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

For the first eleven months of 2013, natural gas consumption in the electric power sector was below 2012 levels because of relatively higher natural gas prices compared with coal prices, and cooler summer weather compared with 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

The collapse in world oil prices in the second half of 2014 will have only a moderate impact on the fast-developing low-carbon transition in the world electricity system, according to research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. However, the slump in the Brent crude price per barrel from $112.36 on 30 June to $61.60

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APRIL 23, 2018

Current global total liquids oil demand growth is at similar levels to what was recorded during the 2003 to 2007 commodity super-cycle, referred to as the “golden age” of refining. At present, current global total liquids oil demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day, the report says. —Spencer Welch.

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JUNE 16, 2016

With prices set to double by 2018, we’ve seen the bottom of the uranium market, and the negative sentiment that has followed this resource around despite strong fundamentals, is starting to change. Morningstar analyst David Wang predicts prices will double within the next two years. by James Stafford of Oilprice.com. Not even close.

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MAY 5, 2016

A new study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has found that even large increases in lithium prices are unlikely to increase significantly the cost of batteries or battery packs for end users such as vehicle manufactures or consumers—although some manufacturers may see reduced profit margins.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). They observed that the results reflects the net effect of two opposing trends: the improved fuel economy of model year 2014 vehicles, and the decreased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles because of the recent reduction in the price of gasoline. l/100km), up 0.2

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Ford announced both a $100 price cut for Ford SYNC, its hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system, along with expanded availability by offering it as an option on base trim levels for the first time. SYNC has been installed already on more than 3 million vehicles since its debut in 2007.

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MARCH 26, 2023

GaN-based technologies alone could lead to a savings of over 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2041 in just the United States and India , according to an analysis of publicly available data by Transphorm, a GaN-device company I cofounded in 2007. The data came from the International Energy Agency, Statista, and other sources.

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DECEMBER 24, 2018

The substitution of natural gas for other fossil fuels has largely been market-driven, as ample supplies of lower-priced natural gas and the relative ease of adding natural gas-fired capacity have allowed it to pick up share in electric power generation in many markets.

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JULY 7, 2017

This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 The value for June is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

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MAY 14, 2020

However, even before the effects of COVID-19 became apparent in mid-March, EIA had expected a decline in 2020 energy-related emissions, generally consistent with the trend of lower US CO 2 emissions since their peak in 2007.

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JUNE 4, 2023

This was caused not only by a 45% price increase in 2022 and a subsequent correction, but also by worsening market fundamentals. At the same time, robust demand for nickel in alloys and special steel sectors supports prices of the exchange-traded Class 1 nickel. Platinum Group Metals (PGM).

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JULY 10, 2011

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

Since 2007, wind power has represented 33% of all US capacity additions. Additionally, 2014 ushered in some of the lowest wind energy prices ever, falling to 2.35 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which accounts for a 66% decline since 2009, when prices topped out at nearly 7 cents per kWh.

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APRIL 3, 2014

This improvement likely reflects, in part, the recent increase in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 20% lower emissions in January 2014 than in October 2007. l/100km)—a 0.3 Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The unchanged average fuel economy is likely a net consequence of two opposing trends, they suggested: less demand for fuel efficient vehicles because of the decreasing price of gasoline, and improved fuel economy of 2015 model year vehicles compared to 2014 model year vehicles. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring).

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JUNE 4, 2014

This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 22% lower emissions in March than in October 2007. l/100 km), up 0.4 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

The unchanged average fuel economy is likely a net consequence of two opposing trends: less demand for fuel efficient vehicles because of the decreasing price of gasoline, and improved fuel economy of 2015 model year vehicles compared to 2014 model year vehicles, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring).

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

This change likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in January, they suggested. . mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The value for January is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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MAY 2, 2013

mpg from the record high reached in March, likely reflecting the recent decrease in the price of gasoline, they sugested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates an improvement of 18% since October 2007. This value is down 0.1 Despite this small drop, the fuel economy is up 4.4

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

mpg (or 18%) from October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The improvement from July to August most likely reflects the increased price of gasoline, they suggested. in June (unchanged from May but an improvement of 18% since October 2007).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of the monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 The study examined the relationship between two economic indicators—the unemployment rate and the price of gasoline—and purchase decisions of new vehicle buyers. mpg US (11.6

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JULY 5, 2012

mpg (17%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). mpg from the peak in March), likely reflecting the continuing reduction in the price of gasoline. in April (an improvement of 19% since October 2007). in April (an improvement of 19% since October 2007). mpg (17%) since October 2007.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. Average sales-weighted fuel economy of purchased new vehicles for October 2007 through December 2012.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

mb/d, its strongest level since 2007. compared with July 2018, even as gasoline prices were 3.6% Cumulatively through July, distillate deliveries were virtually unchanged from the same period one year ago, despite lower diesel fuel prices. Consequently, domestic West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices averaged $57.36

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MAY 2, 2012

mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 The drop likely reflects the slight reduction in the price of gasoline towards the end of April, according to Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation, UMTRI. mpg (or 19%) since October 2007. mpg from March.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

They suggested the decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in October, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks and SUVs. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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