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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The production of aluminium, copper and high-grade iron ore will play a part in the transition to a low carbon economy. Rio Tinto is taking steps to enhance productivity and efficiency, as well as exploring alternative sources of energy and developing pathways to reduce emissions. Reduce the carbon footprint of operations.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The rebirth of FNM began in 2008, when a Rio-based company that is active in the mobility sector acquired the rights in the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) (the National Industrial Property Institute) to use the historic Brazilian trade name—including the badge, which had been inspired by the classical Alfa Romeo logo.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Electric vehicle (EV) production remains at barely perceptible levels, according to the report.

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JUNE 26, 2009

Global CO 2 emissions from fuel use and cement production by region. in 2008, against 3.3% billion tonnes in 2008. In particular in the US, where gasoline prices almost doubled in the summer of 2008 compared to 2007 levels, oil consumption dropped 7% decrease. In 2008, biofuels contributed about 2.5% Source: PBL.

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APRIL 7, 2010

However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. This growth is the result of an expected recovery in the global economy, with world gross domestic product (GDP, on an oil-weighted basis) assumed to rise by more than 3 percent per year.

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APRIL 17, 2013

This, when combined with secondary mass savings and other design changes, could boost fuel economy by around 18%. The study built upon research EDAG performed last year for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) examining mass reduction, safety and cost variables in a mid-size crossover Toyota Venza. Weight reduction'

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APRIL 22, 2013

Eaton will double the manufacturing capacity at its Jining, China facility to meet growing customer demand in the region for its valve and valvetrain products and technologies. The organization forecasts a 7% rise in China vehicle sales for this year as the economy strengthens.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It will deliver electrified internal combustion engines (ICE) and full electric variants as the company evolves its product line-up in the future. Jaguar Land Rover’s aim is to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The collaborative testing will take place under the auspices of a Statement of Intent for Cooperation in Methane Hydrates signed in 2008 and extended in 2011 by DOE and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The tests will provide information to inform potential future extended-duration tests.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change. However, the new generations of the 911 and Boxster/Cayman sports car model series launched in 2008 also revealed savings of up to 16 and 15% respectively. In the sports cars with naturally aspirated engines, the vast majority of these reductions, 0.5

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JANUARY 27, 2010

US import levels of crude and products in 2009 lagged prior year levels, with full-year 2009 imports of 11.7 For full-year 2009, crude oil production was up 7% over the prior year, averaging 5.3 from December 2008, reflecting an improved economy and possibly increased demand from colder weather. from December 2008.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.).

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JUNE 8, 2021

The Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas study, published in August 2020, predicts that emissions could increase by as much as 130% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels. Both Yara and Trafigura have taken a number of steps to progress towards enabling the transition to a greener economy. The Oslo-based company produces roughly 8.5

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JULY 15, 2009

In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production in Europe fell by 35% to 3.4 Van (-57%) and truck production (-56%) dropped even more than the manufacture of passenger cars (-31%). In Austria, production went down by 69.2%. Reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy, small cars reached a market share of 44.9%

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MARCH 23, 2010

and Shell have successfully started production at the first demonstration plant converting plant sugars into gasoline and gasoline blend components, rather than ethanol. Moving from lab-scale to a demonstration production plant is an important milestone for biogasoline. Virent Energy Systems, Inc. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Riversimple will adopt an open-source approach to its technology and componentry to encourage the proliferation of its technology and economies of scale within the sector. The Rasa uses a small 8.5kW fuel cell (the size currently used in forklift trucks, equivalent to 11 hp) to power the motors positioned in each of the four wheels.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Global energy intensity—defined as total energy consumption divided by gross world product—increased 1.35% in 2010, the second year of increases in the context of a broader trend of decline over the last 30 years, according to a new Vital Signs Online article from the Worldwatch Institute. Global energy intensity, 1981-2010.

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MARCH 19, 2014

In official witnessed tests, it achieved fuel economy of 82.5 A standard production model Peugeot 308 Hatchback, specified with the new PureTech 1.2-liter A standard production model Peugeot 308 Hatchback, specified with the new PureTech 1.2-liter liter e-THP 130 has a rated combined drive cycle fuel economy of 51.1

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MAY 6, 2010

The 2009 results reflect a combination of factors, EIA said, including some particular to the economic downturn; other special circumstances during the year; and other factors that may reflect persistent trends in the economy and in energy use. between 2008 and 2009. The average decline in energy intensity from 2000 to 2008 was 2.0%.

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MARCH 4, 2011

This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013. Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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APRIL 26, 2016

The new engine will be assembled on the flexible production line that was installed in 2012 and will provide increased power, while improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. Production of the Auburn Hills, Mich.-designed When production of the new four-cylinder engine begins next year, it will replace the 3.6-liter

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JUNE 13, 2012

BCAP, created in the 2008 Farm Bill, helps farmers and forest land owners with start-up costs of planting new energy crops that can take several years to reach maturity until harvest, a timeline designed to parallel the construction schedule of commercial-scale energy facilities that will use these crops.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the US and Japan (December 2002). The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008).

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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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APRIL 14, 2009

The US National Science Board (NSB) released for public review and comment a draft report, Building a Sustainable Energy Future , which calls on the nation to lead the fundamental transformation of the current energy economy from one that is dependent on fossil fuel to one that thrives on sustainable and clean energy. Golden, Colo.;

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. in the new production 2.4 Hyundai had shown a 2.0-liter Earlier post.).

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APRIL 23, 2018

Refined product demand growth has averaged 1.2 With economic growth robust and prices still under pressure, indications are that the current strong global refined product demand growth will continue through to end-2020, averaging 1.1 Five-year rolling aggregate global liquids demand growth. Source: IHS Markit 2018.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

in 2008 to 44.9% Average engine size and power decreased, with the average displacement dropping to 1,626 cm 3 from 1,706 cm 3 in 2008, and average power dropping to 82 kW from 86 kW in 2008. The trade association publishes the report three times a year, giving additional insight in market trends and automotive production.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production per region. correction for the leap year 2008), global emissions have. emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production per sector (1970 = 100). emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production per country (left), per capita (center), and per unit of GDP (right).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

“In every planning scenario we built, our worst assumptions on the state of the global economy have been met or exceeded, with the continuing grip on credit and declining consumer confidence being the most damaging factors. Nissan sold a total of 731,000 vehicles worldwide in the October-to-December 2008 period, down 18.6%.

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications.

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