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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Particularly during the surge of what was called the “knowledge-based economy” from 1991 to 2000, global economic productivity increased without parallel increases in energy use. But after the second half of 2008, when international oil prices dropped 75%, global energy intensity started rising.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2011
potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives, according to a new report prepared by Dutch research and consultancy organization TNO and published by the International Transport Forum. The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2011
Reducing the environmental impact of freight transportation in the face of increasing trade and economic growth in North America requires much more than continued progress on fuel economy and transport technology. It is estimated that the North American economy will grow by 70–130% between the years 2005 and 2030.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2009
But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Grant Thornton LLP is the US member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 6, 2010
Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars.
Green Car Congress
MAY 27, 2009
At the recent International Biomass Conference and Expo in Portland Oregon, Edward Einowski, a partner in the law firm Stoel Rives and an expert on biomass project financing, provided an overview of today’s financial situation: “ There has been a tremendous push towards quality ” said Einowski. Earlier post.). Financing challenges.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Over the next 40 years, the study found, no single powertrain satisfies all key criteria for economics, performance and the environment. Oil and gas : ENI Refining and Marketing, Galp Energia, OMV Refining and Marketing GmbH, Shell Downstream Services International B.V., Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.
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