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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Nuclear was not included in the analysis.

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JULY 31, 2009

Among the wide variety of technologies under development that might become available in the future, this report focuses on those with the best prospects of fully maturing during the three time periods considered: 2008–2020, 2020–2035, and 2035–2050. million barrels per day in 2008) will be challenging.

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JULY 20, 2012

tonnes per capita—within the range of 6 to 19 tonnes per capita emissions of the major industrialized countries. tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. Coal consumption in China increased by 9.7% tonnes per capita.

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MARCH 27, 2012

This is due to hydropower being a common source of electricity in the Pacific Northwest, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, compared with the mostly coal-based electricity used in the East Central region. in 2008 to 53.7% In vans, where Ford E-Series has been the best-seller for 32 years, market share grew from 49.8%

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Australian resource company Blackham Resources Limited announced that Phase II of the Preliminary Process Study (PPS) for its Scaddan coal-to-liquids (CTL) project has confirmed the technical feasibility of the production of 15,000 barrels per day of Fischer-Tropsch diesel and naphtha, or 6.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per year.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

PAHs form naturally as the result of almost any type of combustion, from a wood stove to an automobile engine, cigarette or a coal-fired power plant. It has not yet been determined in what level the new compounds might be present, and no health standards now exist for them.

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Cars That Think

MAY 24, 2022

The company’s founder, IEEE Member Markus Tarin , says the product also can be used in coal stockpiling operations, industrial laundries, scrapyards, and warehouses. Tarin started MoviTHERM in 2008 to be a distributor and systems integrator for Flir thermal imagers. To date, MoviTHERM’s system operates in five recycling facilities.

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MARCH 1, 2009

He said the initial figure of direct investments the project is expected to attract range between $20-25 billion, adding that Shell will spend around $430 million during the project's initial phases of implementation, which focus on assessment of the project and its expected revenues. Jordan lacks petroleum, natural gas and coal reserves.

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MARCH 24, 2009

Although market-based mechanisms need to be implemented soon to establish a framework for emissions reductions, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) team argues, the range of prices for CO 2 currently under discussion will be too low to enable achieving the longer-term targets. Samaras et al. The same is true of natural gas-fired plants.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

Since 2008, the American Lung Association has partnered with the EPA and 125 fleets to replace 1,500 vehicles and eliminate 950,000 tons of lifetime emissions (NO x and PM) through clean-diesel projects that improve air quality in local areas. Coal still contributes significantly to the generation mix.)

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JANUARY 17, 2015

The report, “ Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014 ”, concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and onshore wind are all competitive with or cheaper than coal, oil and gas-fired power stations, even without financial support and despite falling oil prices. The average cost of wind energy ranges from US$0.06/kWh Source: IRENA.

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JUNE 19, 2009

ARB staff also noted that fuel cell durability has improved dramatically, including free-capable system lasting 1,900 hours in the field in 2008 (up from 950 hours in 2006) and 7,300 hours in the lab. kWh (350 bar, down 9% from 2008) for hydrogen storage. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 13, 2014

The global economic crisis 2007/2008 only temporarily reduced emissions. Increased use of coal relative to other energy sources has reversed the long?standing Projected energy efficiency and vehicle performance improvements range from 30–50% in 2030 relative to 2010 depending on transport mode and vehicle type.

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

PRELIM uses a more comprehensive range of crude oil quality and refinery configurations than used in earlier models and can quantify energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with detail and transparency the better to inform policy analysis, the duo suggests. A wider range of GHG emissions estimates is seen for oil sands products (2.5?26

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

10 11 kg with no size changes)—the equivalent to adding three to ten coal-fired power plants to the electricity grid each year. The model incorporates engineering tradeoffs that carmakers consider as well as a wide range of possible consumer preferences. sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To 10 11 –5.17×10

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 2, 2008

Water Supply, Researcher Says By Jennifer Bogo Popular Mechanics March 7, 2008 "A 30-mile commute in a gasoline-powered car would require the withdrawal of 18.9 That’s because coal-fired and nuclear power plants that use steam to drive a turbine typically use water—vast amounts of water—to cool and condense the steam at the exhaust."

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Headwaters direct coal liquefaction process. Headwaters Inc and Axens are forming a strategic alliance to provide a single-source solution for producing synthetic fuels by direct coal liquefaction (DCL) alone or in combination with refinery residues or biomass. Up to 50% more liquid product per ton of coal. Source: Headwaters.

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JULY 22, 2009

Ed Feo is a partner with the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy and was voted one of the “Five Most Influential People in Renewable Energy” in 2008 by Euromoney / Institutional Investor. We reached peak oil consumption in the US in 2008 and the same is true in the EU and Japan. ” Billion in 2008). Billion vs. $28.3

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MAY 27, 2009

World oil prices have fallen sharply from their July 2008 high mark. In addition, unconventional resources (including biofuels, oil sands, extra-heavy oil, coal-to-liquids, and gas-to-liquids) from both non-OPEC and OPEC sources are expected to become increasingly competitive in the reference case. million barrels per day.

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JUNE 10, 2011

These include short-range, heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., They also emit less CO 2 per km than EVs in China, because of heavy reliance there on coal to produce electricity. million in 2008 to around 17 million in 2035. Total natural gas penetration in these segments would represent consumption of 2.5 Tcf/year, equivalent to 1.3

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

billion (FY 2004 - FY 2008), including the competitive selection of nearly $830 million (subject to appropriations) in research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects (nearly $1.2 Since that time, DOE has dedicated $1.2 billion with private sector cost-sharing).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Folks who quote the math of the old system like a well memorized mantra are limited by the notion that no other system will ever exist, while in fact, super capacitive storage systems currently use higher voltages, in the 3000 volt range and rising, to attain larger power transfers, faster, and on lighter wiring!

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars. In 2008, transportation accounted for 22 percent of all city carbon emissions. million metric tons of transportation emissions in 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

In 2008 a zirconia stabilized VB 2 air battery was presented. We couple this with the known primary discharge of the air cathode as used in the widely studied molten carbonate fuel cell, including those using coal as a fuel, to explore the first example of a molten air rechargeable battery. Earlier post.] —Licht et al.

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MAY 27, 2009

In 2008, Valero Energy CEO Bill Kless had said that using corn to produce ethanol will make food so expensive in poor countries that it will cause more misery than global warming. We’re hoping to receive somewhere in the range of $3-$10 million,” according to Dreve. Earlier post.). At the moment they are 100% private. “We

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Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 15, 2009

I originally wrote and published this piece in June of 2008 under the title “The Cat Is On The Roof – This Joke is at YOUR Expense…&#. Today, on this very special Blog Action Day Creative Greenius, I take you back to June of 2008 and ask you: What the hell have YOU been doing for the past 12 months? I understand.

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APRIL 30, 2009

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

to 1 kW range. Since 1998 the LTA-SOFC has been operated on a range of carbonaceous fuels in the form of gases, liquids and solids. 2008) Advancement in liquid tin anode-solid oxide fuel cell technology. Liquid Tin Anode Fuel Cell Direct Coal Power Generation (10 th Annual SECA Workshop). McPhee et al. McPhee, W.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

A Tesla or other electric with similar range would suit me just fine… The problem with the Volt, though, is that it’s just an incredibly ugly car. April 20, 2009 4:46 am Link What is the battery range of the Volt? Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. — James 8.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08.

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JULY 7, 2010

This report is the third NRC review of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Research Program; Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews were issued in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Nonetheless the current materials are not close to the long-range goals of the Partnership. The management of a long-term/ short-term joint portfolio should be given consideration.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition. Turn the car into a 80 mile range EV. The GM (Range Extending EV) comes in with 50 miles per gallon.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. Safe, reliable and sturdy battery systems currently exist that provide well over 100 miles on a single charge and technology advances will soon provide comfortable ranges in excess of 250 miles between charges.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. Email Neal.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. Even if you charge your EV with electricity made from coal fired generators you reduce your car’s pollution by half. Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Clean base load energy is particularly important since that is usually generated by nukes, burning coal or, in the case of Hawaii, oil. Published: December 2, 2008. This means it is a “base load&# energy. As Hawaii taps into more of this clean geothermal energy, they can retire, one by one, their dirty, expensive oil burners.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD’s conventional gas-powered cars are selling well these days in China, and his electric plug-in electric model looks like it will come to market with a longer range and a lower sticker price than the new Toyota Prius much-hyped Chevy Volt. Wang, as he’s known, got into the automobile business by buying a failing state-owned carmaker.

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