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DNV GL: world energy demand will peak in 2035 prompting a reshaping of energy investment due to rapid electrification and inherent efficiency

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Oil will peak in 2023 and coal has already peaked. Solar PV (16% of world energy supply) and wind (12%) will grow to become the most significant players among the renewable sources with both set to meet the majority of new electricity demand, according to the report. This will be offset by the tripling of both renewables (US$2.4

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ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. The vast majority will be hybrids that use mainly gasoline plus a small amount of battery power; these will make up more than 40 percent of the global fleet by 2040. L/100 km) by 2040. Renewable fuels will see strong growth.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Today BYD employs 130,000 people in 11 factories, eight in China and one each in India, Hungary, and Romania. His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. More Andy Grove on battery power More Is it time to buy American Express?

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