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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So let’s take a look, straight from our friends at the California Air Resources Board* , at the Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases in California, for 2008. I’ve specially highlighted the three out of ten that are within just 10 miles of my home. BP Refinery, Carson: 4,504,286 metric tons (9 miles from my house).

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Unfortunately, Solyndra’s timing was terrible, global poly-silicon supplies caught up with rising demand, going from a high of $500 per kilogram in 2008 to a mere $35 on spot markets today. Combined with a Chinese manufacturing boom, that lowered the overall cost of panels by 40 percent this year, Solyndra was unable to compete.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The first-generation trucks have 15-kilowatt capacity, roughly the equivalent of a generator for a small or medium house; that amount could increase in future models. With a 402 hp (300 kW) electric motor and lithium-ion batteries, the vehicles have an electric range of up to 40 miles.

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Gruber Motors was responsible for the three vehicles and the bidding, as the Tesla Roadsters were found in a shipping container in China with no miles on the odometer. But the Roadster was an integral part of Tesla’s history, as it was somewhat of a fundraising campaign for future vehicle designs.

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The Plan also describes ongoing work, which builds on past research and informs future research. CARB’s Research Program supports the implementation of the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375)—a key component for California’s meeting its 2050 climate goal. Transportation trends.

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JULY 29, 2018

For their study, the team used an expanded Kaya identity framework, and modeled vehicle stock, energy intensity, and vehicle miles traveled, progressively considering the effects of each of the three revolutions. The realm of potential transportation futures is still highly uncertain. Research approach. i,t * e i,t ] = Φ l,t.

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JULY 6, 2016

Chevron Corporation announced that its 50% owned affiliate, Tengizchevroil (TCO), will proceed with the development of its Future Growth and Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP), which will increase crude oil production at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan by about 260,000 barrels per day. billion, which includes $27.1

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As a result, Sivak concluded in that study, it is likely that the declines in these rates prior to 2008 reflect other societal changes that influence the need for vehicles (such as, increases in telecommuting and in the use of public transportation). —“Has Motorization In The U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2018

Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. mile “Home Zone.” Provide ZEV access to underserved, low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

million square miles). The 2009 minimum is the third-lowest recorded since 1979, 580,000 square kilometers (220,000 square miles) above 2008 and 970,000 square kilometers (370,000 square miles) above the record low in 2007. million square kilometers (620,000 square miles) below the 1979 to 2000 average minimum and 1.28

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The trucks will average approximately 175 miles per day, six days a week, 52 weeks a year. LNG is a viable alternative fuel for Kroger in the future. since 2008. The new LNG trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver product to Fred Meyer stores as far south as Corvallis, Ore.,

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

In 2008, Shell’s subsidiary paid $2.1 The 2008 sale was included in the previous Administration’s 2007-2012 Five-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program to cover leasing for oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf for that five-year period. s Exploration Plan to drill three exploratory, information-gathering wells in the Chukchi Sea.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This financial support from Honda, along with anticipated future grants from the State of California, will allow FirstElement to expand its network of stations by more than 50%, to at least 31 stations. (In Honda launched its more recent fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, in July 2008. Hydrogen Infrastructure'

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013. Schoettle and Sivak 2013.

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In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream. UPS now has more than 1,000 electric and hybrid electric vehicles deployed worldwide.

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MAY 16, 2018

ADL and BAE Systems have been working in partnership since 2008 and together have brought more than 1,300 Enviro400H hybrid buses to the streets of London and other UK cities. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging.

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

The first batch of cars will become taxis in the Stavropol region in the near future. EL LADA is based on the LADA Kalina, and can accelerate to 130 km/h (81 mph), has a range of 150 km (93 miles), and can be charged from home outlets. It serves the automotive, utility vehicle, marine, power utility and telecom industries.

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

General Motors recently renewed its five-year agreement with research partner Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously. Boss” Kettering.

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The also found that future fuel savings between the diesel and gasoline engines accounted for less than 20% of the difference in the resale price for the truck. in the summer of 2008 as gasoline and diesel prices rose to record levels; when gasoline and diesel prices fell sharply in 2009, the differences fell to less than +0.1.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Since August 2008, ten light-duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems have clocked around 265,000 km (164,663 miles) in eight fleets operated by customers. The vehicles are in service every day and travel between 400 and 2,800 km (249 to 1,740 miles) each month. This would lower fuel consumption even further.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. Featuring a 22 kWh Li-ion pack and a 30 kW, 100 N·m drive motor, the Micro-Vett electric 500 has a range of 145 km (90 miles) and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph).

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The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45

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Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle launching in 2016 applies a fuel-cell powertrain that fits completely within the front engine compartment of the vehicle, allowing for efficiencies in cabin space as well as flexibility in the potential application of fuel-cell technology to multiple vehicle models in the future.

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JUNE 12, 2012

kWh battery pack (from Deutsche ACCUmotive, Daimler’s JV with Evonik, earlier post ) enables the urban two-seater to travel approximately 145 kilometers (90 miles) in city traffic. The one millionth smart fortwo was built in September 2008, coinciding with the tenth birthday of the brand. To date more than 1.3

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MARCH 2, 2013

The DOS SEIS accordingly takes a detailed look at life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of petroleum products from Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) oil sands crudes compared with reference crudes and the potential impact the pipeline might have on climate change as well as on the future development of the oils sands resource in Canada.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved. liters will account for 95% of Shanghai GM’s total sales in the future. Advanced Powertrains. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter liters and 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The well results confirm a significant resource extension for the Mad Dog Field complex, which includes the existing field, in production since 2005, and appraisal drilling of the Mad Dog South field in 2008 and 2009. in about 4,500 feet (1,371 meters) of water.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota believes hydrogen will be a leading energy source in the future, Kato said. The FCV going on sale shortly has a range of approximately 700 km (435 miles) on the JC08 cycle; a low (~ 3 minutes) refueling time; and cold-start capability (-30 ?C). million miles) in the US and Japan. Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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The BMW i8 represents the future with its unique lightweight construction and unrivaled connectivity. The BMW i8 can be driven up to 37 kilometers (23 miles) under electric power alone, accelerate in the style of a purebred sports car and yet its average consumption is that of a subcompact car.

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MARCH 2, 2012

In the spring of 2008, satellites detected increased concentrations of bromine, which were associated with a decrease of gaseous mercury and ozone. Nghiem said if sea ice continues to be dominated by younger saltier ice, and Arctic extreme cold spells occur more often, bromine explosions are likely to increase in the future.

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APRIL 28, 2010

The plug-in has an electric range of up to 20 km (12 miles) at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph). In the context of the EDF-Toyota partnership, European road trials of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles started in France in the autumn of 2007 and were expanded to the UK in 2008. CO 2 emissions in the European homologation combined cycle are 59 g/km.

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The Northern Lights Oil Sands Project is located approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta. A 2008 estimate of contingent resources of the Northern Lights Project published by Synenco was 1.08 Future phases at Surmont are also under study. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 9, 2010

By 2040, the report proposed, 75% of the light-duty vehicle miles traveled in the US should be electric miles. By 2030, the typical US household’s annual income would rise by $2,763 (2008 dollars). trillion (2008 dollars) in aggregate income—money that can be saved or spent on other goods and services. Oil Imports.

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MARCH 12, 2012

The Obama Administration released a progress report highlighting its achievements in meeting the “all-of-the-above” energy plan outlined in the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future released last year. —President Obama. Transportation.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

From 2008 onwards, some ran on 100% NExBTL. In the future, the raw material base is set to be broader, as extensive R&D work is currently under way to develop new raw material sources. Data collected by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland show that particulate emissions were reduced by 30% and NO x emissions by 10%.

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JULY 4, 2011

The break reportedly occurred about 10 miles west of Billings. The CHS Refinery in Laurel underwent a $400-million upgrade in May of 2008 and completed a $50 million benzene process. additional $500 million in future improvements. ExxonMobil Pipeline Silvertip system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). 59,600 barrels per day.

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MARCH 4, 2014

MC Fill is at this point a non-normative, development protocol from the point of view of J2601; however, noted Mathison, Honda is hoping that future revisions of the protocol will include MC Fill. The next-generation Honda FCEV is anticipated to have a driving range of more than 300 miles. —Steve Mathison. Earlier post.)

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