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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. The government plans to invest an estimated $15 billion in alternative-fuel vehicles during the next 10 years. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. million) to support NEV manufacturing.

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Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

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In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter liter alternative fuel engines. Strategic investments in new markets and OEM-class products and capabilities will allow Juniper to compete for leadership in the light-duty alternative fuels market, Westport says. liter and 2.4-liter liter and 2.4-liter

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. by Bill Cooke.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Standby: Sep 2009. Close: Oct 2009. Standby: Nov 2009. Close: Jul 2009. Close: Jun 2009*. Closed: May 2009*. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. On 31 March 2009, GM reported consolidated debt of $54.4 GM Manufacturing Plans. Orion, Mich.

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European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Issues €89.1M Call for Proposals for 2010

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Hydrogen Production and Distribution (€11.0M) will focus on research and development to improve reforming technologies for hydrogen production, with the goal of addressing mid-term fuelling requirements based on conventional and alternative fuels. The Call for Proposals 2009 closed on 15 October 2009.

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MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

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We recognize that policies aimed at creating alternatives to vehicle travel also have an important role to play in reducing petroleum dependence and GHG emissions. This increase would stimulate the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles and encourage consumers to consider other transportation choices. Heywood et al., Heywood et al.

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation Develops Hybrid Electric Drive Train Featuring Axial Engine and New Electric Clutch

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engine and 100 kW generator—in 2009. In March, AVEC announced it was relocating all of its research and development assets to Virginia in response to recent Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract requirements and US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus’ recent decision to accelerate spending on alternative fuel capable engines and generators.