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Dubbed the “Supermajors’ Cost Index,” Apex concludes that the supermajors spent 66 percent more on development costs in 2015 than they did in 2011, despite the widely-touted “efficiency gains” implemented during the worst of the market slump. But costs still stood 66 percent higher than in 2011. However, performances varied by company.

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Oil 2011 Oil Prices Chevron 150

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Argenbright, Robert (2011). In 2011, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev announced that the city of Moscow would expand spatially, with federal agencies relocating to the annexed area. Besides, under the life-cycle service contracts, the electric buses operated in the fleet will be serviced by the manufacturers. Argenbright, Robert.

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All-Electric Fleet Electric Electrical 448

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AUGUST 2, 2010

A multi-Hubbert analysis of coal production by Tadeusz Patzek at The University of Texas at Austin and Gregory Croft at the University of California, Berkeley concludes that the global peak of coal production from existing coalfields will occur close to the year 2011. Gt C (15 Gt CO 2 ) per year, according to the study.

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Coal 2011 Gas-Electric Emissions 357

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In December 2011, Mitsubishi Motors domestically launched the Minicab-MiEV, the only Kei-car class commercial EV produced by a Japanese automaker, mainly for use in the delivery industry. By placing the drive battery under the center of the floor, the EV components are installed without sacrificing capacity, thus ensuring a large cargo space.

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Mitsubishi Indonesia i-MiEV Vehicles 435

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the 2011 percentage standards for the four categories of fuel—cellulosic, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuels—under the agency’s renewable fuel standard program, known as RFS2. EPA had proposed percentages earlier in the year.

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EPA 2011 Renewable Fuel 236

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AUGUST 5, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer is 85% recyclable. The 2011 Explorer uses 25% recycled fiber in its interior fabrics, including seat upholstery, bolster and carpeting. The new SUV leverages Ford’s use of bio foam and recycled fabric in its interior, as well as recycled steel in select exterior parts.

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Ford 2011 F-150 Fuel Economy 252

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MAY 21, 2012

The total number of verified (US EPA- and/or California ARB-verified) diesel retrofit devices (for both on-road and off-road diesel engines) sold in the US (including California) by MECA member companies in 2011 was 20,177, according to the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA). 4% (881) were flow-through filters (FTFs).

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Diesel 2011 EPA Emissions 247

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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2011 Emissions Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 231

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

From 2011 to 2017, the median of the all-electric vehicle ranges in the US increased by 41 miles, or 56%—from 73 to 114 miles— according to data gathered by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Miles 2011 Range 2017 150

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Since the introduction of McLaren’s first series production supercar, the 12C in 2011, Ricardo has produced more than 34,000 McLaren powertrains at its purpose-built assembly facility at Shoreham-by-Sea in the UK, before delivering them to the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, in the UK, where McLaren designs and hand builds its supercars.

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Hybrid Engine Supplies 2011 273

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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Kia 2011 Motor Motors 231

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, recently launched the 2011 GEM vehicle line of low-speed battery-electric vehicles. More than 45,000 GEM vehicles are on the road worldwide.

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Chrysler GEM e6 GEM e4 2011 210

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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PHEV 2011 America Gasoline-Electric 218

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MAY 27, 2011

California gasoline consumption remained flat in February 2011, while diesel fuel consumption in California declined, according to the monthly report from the California State Board of Equalization. In February 2011, the average price of gasoline at the pump in California was up 59 cents to $3.58 in February 2011.

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Gasoline Diesel 2011 California 199

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MAY 24, 2012

gigatonnes (Gt) in 2011, according to preliminary estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Coal accounted for 45% of total energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2011, followed by oil (35%) and natural gas (20%). Gt above 2011 levels. Gt above 2011 levels. In 2011, a 6.1% This represents an increase of 1.0

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Emissions 2011 Global CO2 230

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MARCH 27, 2013

billion on research and development in FY 2011, according to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF). billion) of the FFRDCs’ total expenditures in FY 2011. Basic research activities accounted for 37% of total FFRDC R&D expenditures in FY 2011; applied research, 29%; and development, 34%.

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2011 2009 Renewable Energy 210

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report showing significant growth for the fuel cell industry in 2011, and forecasting continued growth through 2012. between 2010 and 2011 and 214% between 2008 and 2011. At the end of 2011, more than 3,000 fuel cell forklifts were either deployed or on order in the United States.

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2011 Fuel 2012 Industrial 252

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JANUARY 20, 2012

million barrels a day in 2011 compared with 2010, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). December 2011 petroleum deliveries were down 5.9% December 2011 petroleum deliveries were down 5.9% Gasoline deliveries showed declines for 2011 as a whole and for the month of December. in 2011 compared with 2010.

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2011 Gasoline Production Oil 210

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APRIL 16, 2013

Total US greenhouse gas emissions by economic sector in 2011. decrease in 2011 from the previous year. GHG emissions in 2011 showed a 6.9% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2011 were equivalent to 6,702 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. million metric tons in 2011. billion gallons in 2011.

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EPA 2011 Transportation Emissions 218

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA.

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EPA 2012 2005 2011 252

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JUNE 18, 2010

Honda has unveiled the 2011 Odyssey minivan, due to go onsale this fall. 2011 Odyssey. Compared to the current Odyssey, the 2011 model’s lower roofline (-1.6 Compared to the current Odyssey, the 2011 model’s lower roofline (-1.6 The 2011 model features the 3.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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Minivan Honda 2011 Fuel Economy 170

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AUGUST 26, 2011

billion miles) in the first six months of 2011, according to the June 2011 Traffic Volume Trends report from the Federal Highway Administration. Total vehicle miles traveled in the US dropped 1.1% (15.5 The cumulative estimate for the year is 1,452.7 billion vehicle miles of travel. Moving 12-month total on all roads.

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Miles 2011 Vehicles 199

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

between 2010 and 2011. Based on these EEA estimates, EU 2011 emissions stand approximately 17.5% Renewable energy consumption also continued to increase in 2011, which contributed to the observed decrease in emissions. Emissions under the EU ETS were cut by 1.8 % in 2011. below the 1990 level. The EU-15 stands 14.1%

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Emissions 2011 Transportation Gas 225

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NEVS bought the remains of Saab after the Swedish automaker went bankrupt in 2011. An electric sedan prototype developed by failed Saab savior NEVS, showcasing in-wheel motors, has surfaced in the wake of the company's shutdown.

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Electric Cars Electric Electrical Electric Vehicles 176

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is the first practical, five-seat electric car—a full plug-in, running solely off grid electricity—that you have been able to buy since the. It’s been a long time coming. More than 80 years, in fact, since viable electric cars were offered to U.S. car buyers.

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Nissan 2011 Cars Electric Cars 161

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JUNE 18, 2011

After several months of using a 2011 Chevy Volt and a 2011 Nissan Leaf as our sole family transport, we have a better understanding of both cars than we did in March, when I first wrote about how they compared. First to arrive at our West Sacramento home was a beautiful crystal red 2011 Volt.

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Volt 2011 Nissan Chevrolet 126

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APRIL 15, 2011

Two of the newest compact cars on the road today are the 2011 Hyundai Elantra and the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In the case of the Chevy, we drove the 2011 Cruze Eco model, which gets the highest EPA gas mileage rating: 28 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, for a combined.

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Chevrolet 2011 Hyundai MPG 117

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MARCH 26, 2012

On March 28, 2011, I took delivery of a European-specification 2011 Nissan Leaf. Reliability As with most new cars today, our 2011. Yesterday, a few days short of our 1-year anniversary with the car, its odometer passed the 15,000 mile mark.

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Nissan 2011 Electric Cars Cars 134

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MARCH 8, 2011

Many comments are appearing on the internet taking enthusiastic positions for either the new 2011 Chevy Volt or the 2011 Nissan Leaf. It seems most readers are in one "camp" or the other.

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Volt 2011 Nissan Cars 150

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From the driver’s seat of this 2011 VW Golf TDI. So, too, the way it accelerates down a highway on-ramp—like warm maple syrup, the brown wagon moves substantially with just enough verve.

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2011 Emissions 78

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

But the question that we keep hearing is: Which sells better, the 2011 Nissan Leaf or the 2011 Chevrolet Volt? The first business day of every month is when automakers release sales data for the previous month. Today, we got January's sales figures, which are an improvement over last January's.

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Volt 2011 Nissan Chevrolet 118

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JULY 31, 2011

At a price of $9,985 (plus destination charges) for the base GL hatchback model, the 2011 Hyundai Accent is the least expensive new car on the U.S. Sold as a three-door hatchback or a four-door sedan, the subcompact 2011 Accent is hardly as stylish as competitors like the Ford Fiesta, but that may not matter to buyers seeking.

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Hyundai 2011 Ford Cars 92

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

9/19/2011: Bought 1993 Plymouth Laser for $300. 9/20/2011: Cleaned car. 9/21/2011: Sold above components to recycling center. 9/21/2011: Sold above components to recycling center. 9/22/2011: Drained Oil, bought special tools, removed remaining portion of cylinder heads. 9/23/2011: Worked at my real job.

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2011 Gasoline-Electric Electric Cars Conversion 100

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Back in 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked by Bloomberg about a potential rival in the electric vehicle space — China’s BYD. In a response to a video of his 2011 interview about BYD, Musk clarified that such sentiments were from a long time ago. “Have you seen their car?” Their cars are highly competitive these days.

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BYD Electric Cars Tesla Chinese 145

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Finally, after almost four years, we've driven the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in a variety of conditions, talked over our impressions, and reached a conclusion: Yes, the 2011 Volt electric car is a real car. It may be propelled by electricity. It may plug into a wall socket or a special garage recharger to "refuel."

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Volt Chevrolet 2011 Electric Cars 140

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Musk burst out laughing during a 2011 interview when the reporter suggested BYD as a potential rival for Tesla in the EV space.

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BYD Tesla 2011 98

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JULY 16, 2011

The 2011 Toyota Prius hybrid has the highest gas mileage of any car sold in the U.S. this year: 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, for a combined EPA fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg. It's a practical five-door hatchback with enough interior room to qualify as a mid-size car.

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Prius Toyota 2011 MPG 107