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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, according to research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute’s Climate and Energy Program for the website Vital Signs Online.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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LNG bunkering for ships is currently only available in a number of places in Europe, Incheon (Korea) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) but the world’s bunkering grid is developing. Barriers include the increased demand for fuel tanks, leading to a decrease in payload capacity and the relatively high capital cost of the system installation.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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The majority of lithium reserves are found in countries like Australia, Chile, and Argentina. Establishing efficient recycling infrastructure and processes is crucial to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. Lithium Lithium is a key component in lithium-ion batteries, which power most electric vehicles on the market today.