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Israel begins natural gas production from deepwater Tamar field in Eastern Mediterranean

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Appraisal wells are currently being drilled in Leviathan, with initial production to supply Israel’s domestic market targeted for 2016. Phase 2 includes a second deepwater hub supplying additional domestic and export markets. Israel natural gas demand forecast 2011-2040. Click to enlarge.

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TU/ecomotive develops waste-free car with UBQ: Luca

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In early 2020, UBQ Materials announced its collaboration with Daimler for the implementation of UBQ in car parts and throughout Daimler’s supply chain. UBQ Materials was founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Rabbi Yehuda Pearl and Jack (Tato) Bigio. This is isn’t the first time UBQ has been used in automotive manufacturing.

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Pike Research ranks ChargePoint, DBT as top EV charging equipment supply companies

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Pike Research forecasts that global sales of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37% between 2012 and 2020 as the global market for plug-in vehicles (PEVs) grows, rising from less than 200,000 units sold in 2012 to almost 2.4 Click to enlarge. million units in 2020.

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Renault and Better Place partner in Australia to launch Fluence Z.E. with switchable battery in 2012

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Renault and Better Place will commence a joint marketing campaign in the lead up to launch in 2012. The cars will arrive in Australia by the middle of 2012 for the first customers in Canberra, with general sales due to commence later in the year. Customers will buy the Fluence Z.E. Fluence Z.E. We think Fluence Z.E.,

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2nd Better Place CEO out; company to be managed by Chairman of Board and CFO

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Better Place CEO Evan Thornley, who took over in October 2012 ago after the departure of founding CEO Shai Agassi ( earlier post ), is now out, according to the company. Thornley presented the plan to the board of Israel Corporation, Better Place’s controlling shareholder, in December.

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US House members introduce Open Fuel Standard Act

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A bipartisan group of House members led by Congressmen John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) and including Eliot Engel (D, New York-17), Steve Israel (D, New York-2) and Roscoe Bartlett (R-Maryland-6) introduced the technology-neutral Open Fuel Standard (OFS) Act (HR 1687).

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Navigant Research forecasts EV charger global market to grow to $3.8B by 2020; 27.1% CAGR from 2013

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Total installed public EVSE stations by technology and region, world markets: 2012. Navigant Research forecasts that the global EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment, i.e., charger) market will grow from $713 million in 2013 to $3.8 kW (from a 120V outlet), while Level 2 is any charge from a 240V power supply up to 19.2

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