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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected both consumer and commercial transportation, but global oil demand will probably continue to grow through 2030, according to a new study. In three of the four scenarios, global oil demand continued to grow through 2030. Lines represent global oil demand by study scenario.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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to 1.9%) in 2022 as the COVID recovery continues amidst turmoil in energy markets. Growth in oil use, particularly aviation, and coal use are behind most of the increase in 2022. Turmoil in energy markets. The turmoil in the global energy markets is affecting the different fossil fuels in different ways. for oil, 1.1%

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

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He identified three major themes in 2009 for renewable energy: “ Energy markets are undergoing their most fundamental changes since the 1930s; cap and trade is the most complex issue outside of health care; and schisms exist within the energy community that will grow stronger over time. Energy Markets in a State of Change.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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The H2 Mobility partners noted that significant progress has been made in Germany in recent years with the development of hydrogen based technologies in the mobility sector, marking the country as a potential start-market in the context of a broader European perspective. This will secure and create new employment in the markets of the future.

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

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from its reliance on imported oil. Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. Oil prices are going to go up. We will have packages that will be verycompetitive at that time.” Bush in 2003 committed$1.2

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

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The ethanol market. The ethanol industry would like to raise the amount to 15% or 20%, but they are facing strong resistance from automakers and small equipment manufacturers who believe 15% blends may damage the 97% plus engines on the market that weren't designed to run on anything more than 10% ethanol.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

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“There is the technology, there is the market, but there is a bigger question than that: it’s also very much about connecting to the nation’s (electrical) grid and where the electricity comes from.&#. Early support from those who can afford them, as well as the federal government, will be necessary, he said.