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Idemitsu Kosan and RITE Working on Production of Cellulosic Biobutanol

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The partners aim to build a test plant around 2013 and begin full-on production around 2020. The partners reckon that mass production will lower the price of biobutanol to about 30-40 yen a liter, about the same as ethanol, making it an affordable alternative to gas and petrochemicals. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. The current market share in Japan already exceeds 20%, and the world market share is estimated to exceed 5% by 2020. billion in 2020.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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Daimler AG and leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, with the participation of the German Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, to evaluate and expand the setup of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany to support the series production of fuel cell electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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Policy (Update2) Share | Email | Print | A A A By Alan Ohnsman April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. “We Tokyo-based Honda plansstarting producing the vehicles in late 2010. “We General Motors Corp.,

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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Production forecasts from IHS. Global Insight for powertrains/fuels for each country formed the basis for a moderately aggressive model for penetration of alternative powertrains/fuels into each country’s new vehicle fleet from 2010 to 2020. For 2020 to 2050, the UMTRI team then used their knowledge of past and current country.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Production of the Roadster, the company’s initial product, ended after deliveries totaling 2,500, but a new version of the Roadster is due at some point. Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf ; News: The Nissan Ariya Crossover. Since the merger, Jeep has shown two new production plug-in models, one of which is already on the market.

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Hyundai develops solar hydrogen car

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Named the Hyundai City Car 2020, it uses solar panels to use sun’s rays to create electricity, which is subsequently used to create a hydrogen fuel source. On-board hydrogen production is a necessary element to the development of the fuel as a serious mainstream contender. Pure oxygen is pushed out of the exhaust.

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