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Frost & Sullivan: market for lightweight materials in automobiles to reach $95.34B in 2017

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billion in 2017, driven by the need to conform to environmental regulations. As an example, the end-of-life directive in Europe compels automakers to minimize the waste created when a vehicle reaches the end of its useful life. The company projects the automotive metals market to grow to $59,805.6 million by revenue and 10.3

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Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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The demo plant will be ramped up in the first half of 2017, with the goal of reaching performances close to commercial levels by the end of the year. The company will now expand its focus to other second- and third-generation carbon feedstocks, which are associated with even higher reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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United Airlines invests $30M in Fulcrum BioEnergy; renewable jet fuel offtake agreement, potential joint development of production

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the developer of a process for converting municipal solid waste into low-cost sustainable aviation biofuel. Fulcrum expects its first alternative fuels plant to begin commercial operation in 2017. United is the first US airline to invest in a biofuel company. Earlier post.)

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Ultimately, widespread commercialization will depend on whether these ventures can reach price. Ultimately, widespread commercialization will depend on whether these ventures can reach price. Key trends identified in the report include: Oil prices are expected to climb over the next decade, driving increased interest in.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market value to double to $185B by 2021

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between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate. Ultimately, widespread commercialization will depend on whether these ventures can reach price. The report identifies a number of key trends, including: Oil prices are expected to climb over the next decade, driving increased interest in.

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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Subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption of fossil fuels jumped to over $400 billion. Short-term pressures on oil markets are easing with the economic slowdown and the expected return of Libyan supply. But the average oil price remains high, approaching $120/barrel (in year-2010 dollars) in 2035. Click to enlarge.

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