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China’s economic stimulus to spark robust copper consumption in 2024 – ET Auto

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New Delhi: China is expected to amplify its stimulus efforts next year, potentially boosting demand for metals, with copper consumption forecasted to rise, the Commodity Outlook Report 2024 by ICICIDirect said in a report.

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Industrial material prices fall sharply on concerns about Chinese slowdown – ET Auto

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Prices for industrial materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals are plummeting, with steel marking a five-year low as concerns grow about a slowing Chinese economy and a resulting supply glut, reported Nikkei Asia. Crude steel production in China also increased 6 per cent to 261.6 million tonne, according to Nikkei Asia.

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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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This is not unexpected ”, said Gunnar Myhre, senior research fellow at CICERO and one of the scientists behind the article. When China invests in roads or buildings, this causes large emissions, as industries like cement and steel industries are very emission intensive ”, Peters said. China also has a large export sector.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Earlier post.).

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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Wendel Dreve and Marion Gilliland have dedicated the past five years to pursing their dream of transforming the corn ethanol industry. In an article “Falling thirst for Fuel Leaves Ethanol Enthusiasts with a Hangover” published on 4 May 2009, The Wall Street Journal summarized three of the challenges traditional corn ethanol faces today.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

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From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. This is the game-changer for our industry,” said Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s president and chief executive.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

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Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. The economic stimulus package currently before Congress could include incentives for both buyers of electric vehicles and electric vehicle battery manufacturers. Smart meters and electric cars: a match made in efficiency.