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DECEMBER 28, 2010

This expansion is a major milestone towards the NEC Group achieving a capacity of 10 million kWh per year in the 2012 fiscal year, compared with the current capacity of 2 million kWh per year. NECED will leverage the subsidy to increase electrode production capacity by the 2012 fiscal year.

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JULY 10, 2011

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 8, 2015

In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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JUNE 11, 2010

The project selections are aimed at testing large-scale industrial carbon capture and storage, an important step in moving CCS technology toward eventual commercial deployment. Potential additional applications for funding of large-scale industrial carbon capture and storage projects are pending further review.

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced today that Sales de Jujuy S.A., The company plans to produce 17,500 tons of lithium carbonate annually. In December 2012, development authorization and mining rights were secured from Jujuy Province, and Toyota Tsusho acquired a 25% stake in Sales de Jujuy. Earlier post.). Salar de Olaroz.

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

In 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the final standard governing new-vehicle Corporate Average Fuel Economy for model years 2017-2025. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

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JULY 27, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Through the end of 2012, UPS has logged 295 million cumulative alternative fuel miles. for the segment in 2012, fuel consumption rose only 0.3%.

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MARCH 22, 2021

Following several years of research and development, Central & East European (CEE) oil and gas corporation MOL has stepped up the value chain and has become a biofuel producer through the realization of an investment in the Danube Refinery. MOL started co-processing as an R&D project in 2012 based on research at Pannon University.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) #D-731-1 allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered 2012-2014 model year General Motors 2500 and 3500 vans, Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans into hybrid electric vehicles. metric tons of carbon dioxide reduced. XL Hybrids, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Syntroleum Corporation filed suit against Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd with the High Court of Singapore asserting Syntroleum’s Singapore Patent No. 172,045 entitled “Even Carbon Number Paraffin Composition And Method of Manufacturing Same.” Syntroleum’s patent issued on November 15, 2012, and expires on December 10, 2028.

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MARCH 8, 2013

This is the result of a joint effort and expanded cooperation between KLM, Schiphol Group, Delta Air Lines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and by contributions of KLM’s partners in the Corporate BioFuel Program. In June 2012, KLM’s longest biofuel flight to that date travelled from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

NEC Corporation has developed a prototype next-generation manganese lithium-ion battery featuring cathodes that support higher voltage operations (4.5V In the work presented at 2012 PRiME, they examined the use of a fluorinated phosphate ester— tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate (TTFEP)—as an electrolyte solvent.

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AUGUST 14, 2013

LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, has partnered with the Centre for Advanced Bio-Energy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation, Ltd. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 7, 2019

Changes in estimated Real-World Fuel Economy and CO 2 for Large Manufacturers, 2012-2017. This report includes content previously published in two separate reports, the Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends Report, and the GHG Manufacturer Performance Report. Source: EPA. Background.

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DECEMBER 25, 2009

Panasonic Corporation announced the development of two new 18650-type (18 mm in diameter, 65 mm in height) high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells for use in laptop computers and in energy applications including electric vehicles. In October, Panasonic Corporation announced a 1.5 Ah (FY 2012) 4.0Ah (FY 2013). Ah and 4.0

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JUNE 26, 2015

LanzaTech’s gas fermentation process uses proprietary microbes to capture and reuse carbon-rich waste gases, reducing emissions and pollutants from industrial processes such as steel manufacturing, while making fuels and chemicals that displace those made from fossil resources. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 5, 2017

As corporate average fuel economy requirements that started in 2012 continue to tighten, automakers have turned to an entire arsenal of tactics to reduce the fuel their vehicles burn.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The consortium will focus on pyrolytic conversion of biomass from mallee eucalypt trees with subsequent upgrading of the resulting bio-oil, and intend to have a pilot biofuel production unit operating in Australia by 2012. Innovation and creativity will play enormous roles as part of the transition to a low carbon future.

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MARCH 2, 2016

ANGP holds an exclusive license to UTRC’s design for a conformable, non-metal composite tank containing activated carbon adsorbents at pressures up to 1,000 psi. UTRC began developing its conformable tank in 2012, creating prototypes for CNG applications that typically operate in the 3,200-3,600 psi pressure range.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

This designation enables Dynamic Fuels, a joint-venture of Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation, to generate 1.5 per RIN during 2012 and are currently approximately $0.46. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Dynamic Fuels, LLC Part 79 registration for its Renewable Gasoline Blendstock 10 by the U.S.

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), crude oil producers may generate credits for oil that has been produced using innovative methods and delivered to California refineries for processing. Seneca Resource Corporation (Seneca) has applied for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar generated electricity.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Fuel efficiency scores (FES) of the 13 largest US airlines on domestic operations in 2012. corresponds to average in-use fuel efficiency in 2012; values above or below represent airlines that performed better or worse, respectively. Net operating profit margin (2010-2012) and 2012 FES, mainline airlines. An FES of 1.00

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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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APRIL 15, 2014

California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted five new and one revised Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications to the LCFS public comment website. ARB certified DGD’s pathways on 3 December 2012. DGD’s proposed carbon intensities (CI) for the two new pathways are 21.10 for transport by ship. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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MAY 4, 2019

The Maid of the Mist’s conversion to an all-electric fleet is a bold move that shows the world we take our commitment to lowering carbon emissions seriously. In 2012 Maid of the Mist faced closure in the absence of storage space for its boats on the New York side of the river.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

While most car manufacturers have already met their individual 2012 CO 2 targets for Europe, several carmakers need to make their fleets even more carbon-efficient to meet the 2012 target, according to updated data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). This target will be gradually phased in from 2012.

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JUNE 4, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has developed a vehicle-to_home (V2H) system for the mutual sharing of power between plug-in vehicles—plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs)—and homes. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Waste Management (WM) is introducing 25 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled trucks to collect waste and recycling in 2012 as a result of being awarded a collection district by the City of Ottawa. WM operates 17 CNG fueling stations in North America with plans to have nearly 50 operational by the end of 2012.

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JANUARY 27, 2012

Chevrolet announced its vehicles sold in the United States will have Ecologic environmental labels, starting with the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, that let customers see some of the environmental features of the vehicle relating to manufacturing, driving and recycling.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

In 2012, nearly 80% of total investment in the global fuel cell industry was made in US companies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. In general, the report finds, trends for the fuel cell industry were encouraging in 2012.

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Hydrogen Market Fuel 2012 284

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MAY 4, 2011

Design and engineering work also continues on the proposed Quest carbon capture and storage project at the Scotford Upgrader. A final decision to begin construction could come in 2012, once all regulatory approvals are in place. Quest could capture and store underground some 1 million tonnes of CO 2 per year.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, is introducing three new grades of PBX carbon performance additives that are designed to improve lifetime and performance for advanced lead-acid batteries used in applications such as telecom, electric forklift, e-bike and small micro-hybrid vehicles.

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Lead Acid Range Batteries Battery 225

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). W/cm 2 at 0.6 Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The coating, developed by MDS Coating Technologies Corporation (MCT), and tested by researchers at NETL, protects the compressor blades of commercial aviation and industrial gas-turbine engines from erosion—saving fuel, cutting carbon emissions, reducing operational costs, and extending part life.

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Fuel Atlanta Maintenance Commercial 250

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

and Sumitomo Corporation have formed a new joint-venture to conduct research on the second-life use of lithium-ion batteries that have been used previously in electric cars. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.). While the EV market is expanding, the new joint-venture company will work towards developing the second-life battery business.

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