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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a reduction in the cellulosic biofuel and total renewable fuel standards (RFS) for 2014. This reflects EPA’s current estimate of the amount of cellulosic biofuel that will actually be produced in 2014, but EPA will consider public comments before setting the final cellulosic standard.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ford unveiled the redesigned 2014 Transit Connect Taxi at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi comes with a new powertrain—the 2.5-liter 2014 Transit Connect Taxi. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi comes with a new powertrain—the 2.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. Earlier post.). Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). Reactions to the new delay.

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JANUARY 10, 2015

In the third quarter of 2014, Petrobras surpassed ExxonMobil’s oil production, and is now the largest producer of liquid hydrocarbons among its publicly traded peers. Considering oil and natural gas, the company is now fourth in the ranking. In the first 11 months of 2014, Petrobras’ average output grew by 4.5%

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

At the media launch of the all-new 2014 Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) also announced plans to offer an all-electric version of the company’s iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Volvo Trucks’ 2014 heavy-duty engines are providing greater fuel efficiency than anticipated, delivering up to a 3% fuel efficiency improvement compared with their 2013 counterparts, according to the company. Volvo also removed lead from the valvetrain of its 2014 engines to reduce its environmental impact. downspeeding.”.

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MAY 5, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency announced settlements with three companies totaling $201,000 in penalties for violating California’s Truck and Bus Regulation. When trucking companies operate in California, compliance with state laws is essential. Earlier post.) —Chief of CARB Enforcement, Todd Sax. England, Inc. England, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The company unveiled its second production model, the P7 sedan in April, rolled out the 10,000 th unit of its first production model, the G3 2019 smart SUV, in June, and in July it released the enhanced version, the G3 2020 with a 520 km (323-mile) NEDC driving range. Xpeng Motors achieved numerous milestones this year.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) as the company had earlier projected. l/100 km) as the company had earlier projected. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) in city driving.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In its Q4 and full 2014 release on Wednesday, Tesla Motors reported mixed results. The company built 11,627 vehicles in Q4, achieving its production target of 35,000 Model S vehicles in 2014. In 2014, about 55% of new Model S vehicles were delivered into North America. Tesla stock dropped 3.9% on the release.

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MARCH 13, 2015

Newly installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the US in 2014 reached a record 6,201 MW, growing 30% over 2013’s total, according to the new US Solar Market Insight 2014 Year in Review report released by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). In 2014, 3.9 The residential segment’s 1.2

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

in 2014-2015, according to data released by global market research company Euromonitor International. The popularity of SUVs in the early 2000s has precipitated a rush of companies trying to capitalize, with a growing number of brands and new concept offerings like crossovers to appeal to a wider audience. Portugal: +54.8%.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Automakers took the top four slots in the 50 Best Global Green Brands list for 2014, published by Fortune magazine in conjunction with the consulting firm Deloitte and Interbrand. Policies and mechanisms put in place by the company to manage environmental impacts and successfully set and execute environmental programs. Operations.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Launch of the “Type 1 EV” is targeted at year-end 2013/2014. The acquisition includes all outstanding shares in the property company which owns the Saab Automobile facilities in Trollhättan, Sweden, as well as IP rights for the Saab 9-3 and the Phoenix platform. The price for the assets has not been disclosed.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Johnson Controls is providing its advanced Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery technology to power Chevrolet’s 2014 Malibu featuring Start Stop technology. The technology will increase the 2014 Malibu’s fuel economy by an estimated 5%. Earlier post.) million annually.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. billion gallons—35% higher than the actual 2014 volumes. Cellulosic biofuel.

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MAY 9, 2019

Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. Erhardt et al. Science Advances Vol.

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JULY 1, 2015

Canada-based fuel cell system company Ballard Power Systems intends to offer its common shares in an underwritten public offering. Cowen and Company is acting as the sole bookrunner.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Natural gas engine and vehicle company Westport Innovations Inc. system enabling heavy duty vehicles driving on LP Gas” was the overall winner of the 2014 WLPGA Innovation award. The company reported €19.7 million) in revenue for the nine months ended 30 September 2014 compared with €15.1 between 2014 and 2035.

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

Mercedes-Benz announced a strategic partnership with smart watch company Pebble Technology in the run-up to the 2014 International CES.

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JANUARY 31, 2014

Due to strong investor interest, the total amount of funding for this round was increased from the $35-million level previously announced by the company in April of 2013. Aquion will begin shipping production units to customers in the first half of 2014 from its manufacturing facility in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

In its new 10-Q report filed with the SEC, struggling cellulosic diesel and gasoline company KiOR reports that it has  substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. The company had issued a similar warning in its 10-K annual report filed in March. Earlier post.) KiOR has drawn down approximately $6.9

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

To begin with, there needs to be enough companies willing to take risks on major drilling projects. Next, there needs to be enough capital behind those companies to make projects viable. Companies are stepping up their capital expenditures in the area as it is showing signs of being very productive. The Montney Shale area.

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JANUARY 2, 2015

The second license agreement, announced on 19 June 2014, is related to the assembly of Ballard’s ElectraGen Telecom Backup Power systems in China for the Chinese market. Azure’s breaches and the resultant contract terminations will negatively impact the Ballard’s 2014 financial performance. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 19, 2014

We tested the company''s first-ever hybrid model, the 2014 Subaru XV.' Its sturdy, all-wheel-drive lineup of sedans, hatchbacks, and crossover utilities can be seen on the roads anywhere there''s bad weather, mountainous terrain, or active-sports participants.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The Board of Directors of Alcoa has unanimously approved a plan to split the lightweight metals leader into two independent, publicly-traded companies. The globally competitive Upstream Company will comprise five business units that today make up Global Primary Products: Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Casting and Energy.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

—is supplying the 144V lithium-ion battery pack for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid sport utility vehicle now on sale in North America. a Hitachi Automotive Systems Group company, for assembly into the battery packs at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas’ Kentucky plant. Earlier post.). Li-ion pack for the Pathfinder.

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MAY 21, 2013

The company saus it has overcome historical limitations of zinc-air batteries, with its innovations improving round-trip efficiency, energy density, cycle life, and run time. Eos will begin deploying the Aurora in 2014. Eos has developed Znyth, a zinc hybrid cathode battery technology. Initial pricing is expected to be $160/kWh.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

A group comprising 17 oil and gas companies has established a project for joint seismic acquisition in the southeastern Barents Sea. Thirty companies showed interest in participating in such a collaboration. It is expected that several companies will make use of this offer. Statoil is the operator of the project.

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MAY 28, 2012

Nissan’s joint venture company in China, will manufacture two Infiniti models starting in 2014. (DFL) and the City of Xiangyang today announced that the Xiangyang plant in Hubei Province, China, has been selected as the local production site for Infiniti. The plant, operated by Dongfeng Motor Co.,

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JUNE 19, 2015

made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. The company achieved a 22.6% The company achieved a 22.6% Nissan Motor Co.,

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JUNE 26, 2014

Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars. (..)

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JUNE 13, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has signed a new 5-year cooperative agreement with Southern Company to evaluate advanced carbon-capture and gasification technologies at the National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) in Wilsonville, Ala. DOE will contribute $150 million, with Southern Company adding $37 million in cost-sharing.

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MARCH 1, 2018

has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Project Livewire was an electric motorcycle prototype unveiled in 2014. Harley-Davidson, Inc.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Cool Planet Energy Systems, a renewable fuels and biochar company ( earlier post ), closed on its targeted $100 million Series D financing. The company broke ground on its first biofuel production facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, on 26 February 2014.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The 2014 Lincoln MKX features the use of Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene (called “ THRIVE ” composites by Weyerhaeuser) in the floor console armrest substrate—a structural piece located within the center console armrest. Ford engineers are using the company’s development and deployment of soy-based foam as an model—i.e.,

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