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EPA announces 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards; green chemistry market opportunity projected to be $98.5B by 2020, about 2% of total market

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JUNE 20, 2011

The awards recognize pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. Separately, a new report by Pike Research forecasts that green chemistry represents a market opportunity that will grow from $2.8

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FCA, IVECO and Snam sign MoU for development of natural gas as an environmentally friendly vehicle fuel

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Italy is the leading European market for natural gas consumption for vehicles, with more than 1 billion cubic meters consumed in 2015 and about 1 million vehicles currently in circulation.

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Gas Fuel Italy Vehicles

Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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JANUARY 18, 2010

An AECOM-led study of plug-in electric vehicle economics for the New South Wales, Australia government concluded that electric vehicles are economically and financially viable in the NSW market today. The move towards a plug-in electric vehicle market also generates large savings in greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions.

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Australia Market Plug-in Plug

AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

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JULY 12, 2011

scenarios, and the sensitivity of the model to particular factors, the analysis reveals areas where intervention may be warranted: The capital costs associated with vehicle purchase, in relation to the costs for conventional vehicles; Supply constraints in the Australian market; and. range and higher fuel prices make EVs more competitive.

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Roland Berger study outlines integrated vehicle and fuels roadmap for further abating transport GHG emissions 2030+ at lowest societal cost

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APRIL 30, 2016

Bringing optimized ICEs as well as alternative fuels and powertrain technologies to market will account for €380-390 billion (US$435-446) of cumulated incremental powertrain costs from 2010 until 2030. The latter powertrain technologies also offer the advantage of zero pollutant emissions. can be removed.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Energy consumption by LDVs (including commercial light trucks) declines in the Reference case, from 16.1 Biofuels grow at a slower rate due to lower crude oil prices and. After 2015, the Brent price increases, reaching $163 per barrel in 2040, as growing demand leads to the development of more costly resources.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013

MITEI releases report on Electrification of the Transportation System

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Electrification will also reduce oil dependence, providing foreign policy benefits and the potential to reduce real oil prices and oil price volatility. Deutch and Moniz note that manufacturing is key to achieving a commercially successful EV battery pack—i.e., Vehicle technologies.

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EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

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JANUARY 23, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Reference case projections for US energy markets through 2035. EIA added a premium to the capital cost of CO 2 -intensive technologies to reflect current market behavior regarding possible future policies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Oil 2005 Production 2010

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

However, this opportunity will not be realized if farmers and landowners are unaware of the market opportunities for bioenergy feedstocks or are unwilling to participate in that market. If competition for bioenergy feedstocks intensifies because of low supply, the price will likely increase. Greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable

Renewable Tax Credit Conversion Fuel

Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The report, Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Practical Plan for Progress , examines public policies toward PEVs, taking into account the promise and limitations of PEVs, recent improvements in battery technology, market dynamics, and the proliferation of policies around the world that promote the use of PEVs. Market Drivers. —John D.

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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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JANUARY 29, 2014

While renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, may have some potential to mitigate carbon emissions, this is not seen as a viable large-scale alternative for commercial shipping. In this case GHG and other pollutants will still be emitted, but they can be reduced through exhaust gas cleaning systems or carbon capture and storage.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

We are thinking about plug-in hybrids, but we aren’tthinking about commercializing one right away,” Fukui said. Oil prices are going to go up. Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. “We

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&# The gamble is that Nissan could grab the EV market and dominate it until BYD (China) enters the U.S.,

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 3, 2008

There is no pollution to speak of with these plants. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. Yes, tankers of dirty, expensive oil are brought in and boatloads of money are shipped back to the oil companies.

Hawaii

Hawaii Renewable Energy San Francisco

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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APRIL 16, 2009

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EPA announces 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards; green chemistry market opportunity projected to be $98.5B by 2020, about 2% of total market

FCA, IVECO and Snam sign MoU for development of natural gas as an environmentally friendly vehicle fuel

Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

Roland Berger study outlines integrated vehicle and fuels roadmap for further abating transport GHG emissions 2030+ at lowest societal cost

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

MITEI releases report on Electrification of the Transportation System

EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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

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

Nissan’s Big Gamble

Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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