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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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While the country is one of the world’s largest producers of wind and solar renewable energy, it faces the issue of renewable energy being weather-dependent and prone to fluctuation. Denmark has been a global leader in sustainability, and has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. This unprecedented improvement in global fuel economy is expected to reflect a surge in hybrid vehicle sales.

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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It will do that, Secretary Mabus said, by replacing the current fleet, as they go out of service, with a new composite fleet of flex fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and neighborhood electric vehicles. As to the larger goal, currently about 17% of the Navy and Marine Corps energy consumption comes from alternative sources.

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DOE to award $118M to 17 projects to accelerate domestic biofuel production

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Production of Renewable Diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Gasoline, and Marine Fuel from Lignocellulosic Biomass at Dramatically Improved Yield, Efficiency, and Cost”, $2,000,000. TPD) to produce high-quality lignin intermediates suitable for the production of renewable jet fuels and marine fuels. Comstock Inc.,

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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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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. While LNG is expected to be an early success, the picture becomes more diversified over time, as more than 20% of shipping could adopt hybrid propulsion solutions featuring batteries or other energy storage technologies, according to the paper. Source: DNV GL.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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Domestic marine shipments decline modestly during the projection period, continuing a historical trend related to logistical and economic competition with other freight modes. EIA’s Reference case also highlights the impact of sustained low natural gas prices and declining costs of renewables on the electricity generation fuel mix.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy.

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