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The Permian rig count reached as high as 568 in late 2014 before falling to a low of 134 in spring 2016. Recent geological surveys have further explored the resources contained in the Permian Basin. The land area over the Permian Basin covers more than 75,000 square miles in 43 counties of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

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certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L Also available from Altech-Eco is the EPA-certified CNG systems for the 2014/2015 F-250/350 6.2L, 2014/2015 Transit Connect 2.5L and 2014 F-150 3.7L

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DECEMBER 15, 2015

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) continues to expand its assessment of technically recoverable shale oil and shale natural gas resources around the world. All current production of oil and natural gas in Chad, Kazakhstan, Oman, and the UAE is from non-continuous resources (from high-permeability formations).

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MAY 16, 2016

Texas Mineral Resources Corp. Column leach tests were conducted by Resource Development Inc (RDI) of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, an independent laboratory testing company which provides technical and consulting services to the international mining industry. Texas Mineral Resources Corp.’s extraction rate.

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MAY 14, 2014

The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 The 2014-2015 plan. 2014, there will be roughly $22 million dedicated to accelerating the transition from higher polluting vehicles to cleaner-burning natural gas vehicles. in electric vehicles into fiscal year 2014?2015. Background. duty hybrid and all?electric

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Houston-based Rock River Resources plans to build a small refinery and terminal for shipping crude by rail in Green River, Utah, with the goal of providing a long-term viable refining option in the region. The company plans to begin construction by the end of the year, and the operations are estimated to begin by 2014.

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MAY 4, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a funding opportunity announcement ( DE-FOA-0001076 ) for projects in Fiscal Year 2014 (FY2014) that focus on improving the environmental performance of unconventional oil and natural gas (UOG)—i.e., shale gas, tight oil, and tight gas—resource development.

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

During a meeting yesterday with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) officials, VW and Audi officials told the regulatory agencies that the issues the two agencies had raised in a 2 November Notice of Violation (EPA) and In-Use Compliance letter (ARB) ( earlier post ) extend to all 3.0-liter

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APRIL 19, 2013

The California Air Resources Board voted to approve a date of 1 January 2014 officially to link California’s cap-and-trade program with that of the Canadian Province of Québec. California and Québec have worked together over the past four years to develop their respective cap-and-trade programs to provide for potential linkage.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

environmental program: since 2011, the consumption of resources in vehicle production has been reduced by an average of 24.3% ( Earlier post.) day, representatives from all Volkswagen sites presented their ideas and the measures they have already implemented to reduce the use of resources. At the fourth "Think Blue.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

Between 1 October 2013 and 30 September 2014, Nissan transferred out 663.6 ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. ZEV credit balances by vehicle type as of 30 September 2014.

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JUNE 8, 2014

Colorado-based natural gas developer Escalera Resources Co. Escalera Resources has an 87.6% The Letter Agreement will terminate within 180 days (or on November 26, 2014) if a definitive agreement between Escalera and WYGTL has not been completed.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Projected to occur in 2014, the “E10 blend wall” refers to the difficulty in incorporating ethanol into the fuel supply at volumes exceeding those achieved by the sale of nearly all gasoline as E10. During this rulemaking, EPA received comments from a number of stakeholders concerning the “E10 blend wall.” Final rule.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. DOE will continue to pursue carbon capture and storage technologies as well as nuclear power.

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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. In fiscal year 2014, NESCO proposed solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions by 50,000 tons. Nissan Motor Co.,

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MAY 8, 2014

The Volkswagen Group continues to make progress on the way to its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable automaker, according to its 2014 sustainability report. By the end of 2014, a total of 14 models from various Group brands will feature an all-electric or hybrid powertrain. million (US$159 million). Think Blue.

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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. Earlier post.) Bio-polymers Biomass Materials Plastics Weight reduction'

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FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Figures for August 2014 show that of the 482 units (with 885 sockets) in the network, 217 (45%) were not plugged into at all during that month. At the end of Q3 2014, the number of licensed vehicles in Scotland which were eligible to receive the plug-in car and van grant was 1,071. It recorded 103 charging sessions in August 2014.

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APRIL 23, 2013

UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. Beyond favorable fuel cost and domestic resource access, the industry cites 25% less CO 2 emissions. Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the US.

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JULY 10, 2015

billion) in 2014, up 32.4% Renault and Nissan converged the four functions on 1 April 2014. In February 2014, Nissan launched an all-new version of the popular Qashqai crossover in Europe. The Renault-Nissan Alliance posted record synergies of €3.80 billion ($4.25 billion the previous year. Earlier post.) billion (US$4.8

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The program requires that transportation fuels used in California meet a baseline target for carbon intensity which is reduced each year. Average Carbon Intensity (gCO 2 e/MJ).

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In addition, proved reserves of natural gas resources reached 464.3 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2017, beating the 2014 record of 388.8 conventional and unconventional resources, a majority of US oil remains in the ground; in some cases approximately 90% of in situ oil is not recovered with current technologies. billion barrels.

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microgrid, distributed energy resource management systems) integrated with DC charging, vehicle grid integration, high-power scalable/interoperable wireless charging, and vehicle-oriented systems. Outputs of the EVSP in the 2011-2014 timeframe included a Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles (Version 2.0,

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 It’s a great example of how Chevrolet’s global resources work harmoniously to produce the right product at the right time and for the right market. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The moratorium, which was set to expire in January 2011, as per the Western Gap Treaty, was extended until January 2014 without prejudice to any further extension. The agreement also opens up resources in the Western Gap that were off limits to both countries under a previous treaty that imposed a moratorium along the boundary through 2014.

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Local raw material extraction avoids long transport routes, reduces CO 2 emissions and conserves valuable resources. The dandelion rubber used is cultivated, extracted and processed in Germany.

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted a revised draft of California’s proposed Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Strategy. Also, Senate Bill 605 (Lara, 2014) requires ARB to develop a plan to reduce emissions of SLCPs, while SB 1383 requires the Board to complete and approve the plan by 1 January 2018.

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

Honda's 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid has become the first vehicle to meet California's latest new emissions standard. The plug-in Accord's per-mile output of only 20 milligrams of smog-forming emissions allows it to meet the California Air Resources Board's new SULEV20 standards.

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Beginning in 2014, annual all-electric vehicle eVMT has exceeded that of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the US, reaching a new high of nearly 10 billion miles in 2020. The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010.

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2014) “Offshore Small Modular Reactor (OSMR): An Innovative Plant Design For Societally Acceptable And Economically Attractive Nuclear Energy In A Post-Fukushima, Post-9/11 World” SMR2014-3306 , Proceedings of the ASME 2014 Small Modular Reactors Symposium SMR2014. Jacopo Buongiorno et al.

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JUNE 10, 2020

Hyundai and Kia, which share their parent company and some research and development resources, began using heat pumps in 2014 on the first-generation Kia Soul EV, and now most.

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

Our last daily roundup of stories for 2014 is a short one, since we''re taking time off today and tomorrow to celebrate the New Year along with most of the Western world. Overall, 2014 was a good year for green cars, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council--which laid out the numbers for us.

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black boxes”)in all light passenger vehicles beginning 1 September 2014. The proposed rule would require automakers to install event data recorders (EDRs)—devices that collect specific safety-related data (i.e., These devices are located in the vehicle and require special hardware and software to copy the information.

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The California Air Resources Board on Thursday adopted the final greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cap-and-trade regulation. The cap then declines about 2% in 2014 and then about 3% annually from 2015 to 2020. Earlier post.) the second, starting in 2015, brings in distributors of transportation fuels, natural gas and other fuels.

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Honda is giving up its prestigious Formula 1 program to shift more resources into battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell tech. Honda currently supplies hybrid powertrains—mandatory in F1 since 2014, and referred to as "power units" in.

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