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The amount is just a fraction of the estimated $35 trillion needed to be spent on the energy transition by 2030, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. This includes spending on renewables such as wind and solar as well as grid and other infrastructure. Manufacturing the additional 2.7 trillion in 2022, IRENA said.

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In its new rare earths market report with forecasts out to 2026, Roskill, a leader in international metals and minerals research, observes that the permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026. Global NEV production could rise by 3.5-4.0

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JULY 15, 2021

Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history, with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year—from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency—the International Energy Agency said in a new report. —Dr Birol.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

The Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR), France’s leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, and Renault signed a partnership agreement at the Lyon International Motor Show. At present it has over 3,200 MW of installed capacity in hydropower, wind power and solar power and aims to reach 5,000 MW in France by 2015.

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased-out by 2060 with a net positive economic outlook, according to new findings released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

solar and wind), water and CO 2 to produce liquid or gaseous fuels with a very low carbon intensity. Initial results presented in 2015 showed lifecycle GHG reduction potential, compared to fossil methane, of 43% using photovoltaic electricity; 75% using wind power; and 83% using hydro power. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 15, 2016

Using model predictive control (MPC), the truck can drive by itself on narrow and winding roads. Wahlberg (2015) “Clothoid-based model predictive control for autonomous driving,” Control Conference (ECC), 2015 European, Linz, pp. MPC can handle nonlinear time-varying models and constraints methodically. —Pedro Lima.

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

At the Automotive Testing Expo North America 2015 this week, SAKOR Technologies will be highlighting its hybrid and electric vehicle testing, high voltage battery testing and simulation technologies, as well as the smallest AC regenerative engine dynamometer available in the industry.

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MARCH 3, 2015

European launch markets in 2015 will be the UK, Denmark and Germany; more markets will be added in 2017. Toyota said that it is expecting annual volume of 50-100 cars/year in 2015 and 2016. Toyota Mirai at Geneva 2015. Sales of the FCV began in Japan last December. Initial price is €66,000 (US$73,735) + VAT (Germany).

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JUNE 15, 2015

Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, a provider of commercial energy storage, are partnering to deploy second-life Li-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets. General availability is targeted for Q4 2015. formed in 2010. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 24, 2017

Renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power plants generate excess current at times when it is not needed. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Bio-M ran from 1 October 2015 to 30 June 2017. kWh battery. Source: bse Engineering. Click to enlarge. Knapsack KG, led by bse Engineering.

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REEs)—dysprosium, terbium, europium, neodymium and yttrium—were found to be critical in the short term (present–2015). These five REEs are used in magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles or phosphors in energy-efficient lighting. Materials in clean energy technologies and components. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10.

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MAY 5, 2020

According to the brief, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects a 28% increase in average world energy consumption between 2015-2040, with fossil fuels continuing to take up 50-80% of that consumption.

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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has selected REV Technologies Inc. Together with SAIC we can meet the requirements that the Department of Defense has to increase national security by creating a virtual power plant from as many as 200,000 non-tactical electric vehicles by 2015.

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The unit now being built is slated for delivery in the fiscal year 2014 (ending March 31, 2015). It will be jointly owned by Osaka Gas International Transport Inc. The continuous cover over the tanks also improves aerodynamics by substantially reducing wind pressure, which serves as drag on ship propulsion. Earlier post.).

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The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. Elgowainy et al. Click to enlarge. Levelized cost of driving (LCD).

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2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. Numerous measures have also been taken to reduce wind noise in the GLA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Pricing is still to be announced.

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OTT was established in 2015 to advance the economic, energy, and national security interests of the United States by expanding the commercial impact of the Department of Energy’s research and development portfolio. MetalTek International, Watertown, Wis. Raleigh, N.C. Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C.

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million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) will invest a total of US$45.5 and Gong, H. Sileghem, L.,

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APRIL 15, 2020

Demand for rare earth magnets is being driven by electric vehicles (electric motors and batteries), wind generators (direct drive generators), medical devices (personal “vital signs” monitors and medical imaging machines), smart phones, and aerospace/defense applications, where high-performance in extreme conditions is important.

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The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change. By the end of FY 2015, achieve best in class solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at $1.85/watt

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With strict limits on sulphur emissions set to come into effect in 2015 in the Baltic Sea, ferry owner and operator Scandlines turned to FutureShip, GL’s consulting subsidiary, to help them develop a fuel-cell-driven concept design with for their Baltic ferry lines. The GL design concept proposes using wind energy to produce LH 2.

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On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. 5 ] Increasing numbers of drivers can get PEV charging at their workplace. [

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We have started to find out the hard way that wind and solar are pitiful in winter especially when we have no meaningful wind for days on end. In the 4th quarter of 2021, the International Energy Agency reported that average European wholesale electricity prices were more than four times their 2015-2020 average.

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The green package initiative supports efforts under the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint (SSB) 2015 to develop Singapore as a Leading Green Economy, where businesses adopt more efficient and sustainable processes and measures to reduce their resource and environmental impact, and contribute towards a Sustainable Singapore.

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Global oil discoveries fell to a record low in 2016 as companies continued to cut spending and conventional oil projects sanctioned were at the lowest level in more than 70 years, according to the International Energy Agency, which warned that both trends could continue this year. Oil discoveries declined to 2.4

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JANUARY 5, 2020

A study by an international team of researchers warns that the global transition to global low-carbon energy technology could be at risk unless new international agreements and governance mechanisms are put in place to ensure a sustainable supply of rare minerals and metals. Their paper is published in Science. —Sovacool et al.

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These are: Advanced internal combustion engine and powertrain systems. Wind/weather and GPS-based cruise control and intelligent routing. In September 2015, Obama and Xi announced a fifth CERC track on improving the energy efficiency of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks. Predictive engine accessory and driveline controls.

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Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. To accelerate Deere’s electrification evolution, from 2015 through 2021, Singh and his group collaborated with researchers from the U.S.

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emissions, an international team of researchers from the US and Europe has characterized the primary PM 2.5 million premature deaths, respectively, corresponding to 103 and 86 million disability-adjusted life years (DALY), respectively, in 2015. in outdoor air and household air is reported to contribute to estimated 4.2

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The report does not include tax credits and loan guarantees in the estimates of capital and LCOE, with the exception of accelerated depreciation under the US Internal Revenue Service Modified Accelerated Capital Recovery System (MACRS). Representative Cost and Performance of Power Generation Technologies (2015). Source: EPRI.

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The high-resolution E3SM earth system model simulates the strongest storms with surface winds exceeding 150 mph—hurricanes that leave cold wakes that are 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than their surroundings. The E3SM project is positioned on the forefront of this research challenge, acting on behalf of an international ESM effort.

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Engineers also added more hot stamped components to the all-new Optima, a 350% increase over the 2015 model. A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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The year-long study , conducted by the consultancy ICF International, looked at seven military bases in California and two in Nevada.

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It was published in Angewandte Chemie, International Edition. Those minerals have five elements to separate, whereas the neodymium magnet in a wind turbine generator only has two. 2015), “An Operationally Simple Method for Separating the Rare-Earth Elements Neodymium and Dysprosium,” Angew. —Eric Schelter. Bogart, J.

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