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JULY 20, 2020

Bloom’s technologies can be critical in enabling South Korea to execute on its government-mandated Hydrogen Economy Roadmap. Innovation and execution are fundamental tenets of our business and we are excited about the opportunity to advance the hydrogen economy with our long-time partner, SK E&C. million hydrogen cars by 2040.

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Hydrogen South Korea Market Energy 386

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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JULY 20, 2010

Using products available within its driveline portfolio, GKN has been able to design, validate and launch a variety of electric-drive axle products, which can incorporate passive and active limited-slip differentials, torque-vectoring technology and disconnect systems to maximize fuel economy and driving performance. Earlier post.).

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JULY 2, 2013

The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies. The strategy is to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale to help to launch mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar was the first car-sharing company in the United States to introduce electric vehicles, starting in Boston in 2002, and the first to offer hybrid vehicles through a partnership with Honda in Seattle in 2003. Honda’s 2014 Fit EV, based on the popular five-passenger Fit, is rated at a combined fuel economy of 118 MPGe.

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Davis Honda Honda Insight Fleet 252

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MARCH 10, 2011

In 2002, Shell acquired Pennzoil-Quaker State Company to become the No. Shell’s portfolio of lubricant brands includes Pennzoil, Quaker State, Shell Rotella T, Shell Helix, Shell Rimula, Shell Tellus, Monarch and Jiffy Lube. Shell has leading lubricants research centers in Germany, Japan (joint venture with Showa Shell), UK, and the USA.

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Fuel Economy Concept Engine Fuel 210

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APRIL 29, 2014

CFA selected 23 mpg as a benchmark for this analysis because it is the EPA fuel economy label equivalent to the 30.6 l/100 km) overall corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirement for 2014. CFA categorized 1,099 2014 passenger vehicle models into 10 different fuel economy rating categories. l/100 km), up from 1.6%

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Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2012

The premise remains the same--a mass-market hybrid vehicle that offers the best economy and lowest emissions on the market--but much. It seems like the Toyota Prius has been zipping around our roads forever, but in reality the first examples only hit U.S.

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Prius 2002 Toyota Hybrid 106

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AUGUST 12, 2011

The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as the outgoing engine, but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. The low-down engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration and the tall sixth gear ensures excellent real-world cruising, refinement and fuel economy.

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MARCH 27, 2012

At the same time, fuel cell durability has doubled, expensive platinum content has been reduced by a factor of five, and the cost of fuel cells has already fallen 80% since 2002. Overall, DOE’s fuel cell R&D efforts have generated more than 300 patents and assisted approximately 30 products getting to market.

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Eaton Hydrogen Fuel Low Cost 257

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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. Energy intensity is declining in many advanced economies, including the United States, Germany, and Japan. From 2001 to 2010, the rate dropped to 0.03%.

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JUNE 15, 2014

Improvements Bombardier initiated to the Engine Management Module (EMM) beginning with 2002 production—such as a 30% thicker pc board and increased cooling for components— have been designed into the EMM for the Evinrude E-TEC outboards.

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Cleaner Wisconsin 2002 Fuel Economy 225

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AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. The 2WD drivetrain offers a weight saving of approximately 60 kg, enhancing fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2013

Through H 2 USA, industry and government partners will focus on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of fuel cell electric vehicles; conduct coordinated technical and market analysis; and evaluate alternative fueling infrastructure that can enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

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JULY 11, 2013

The share of investment in Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs), which until 2002 had remained at around 1.0% Level of transport spending may be guided by historical budget levels, institutional budget allocation procedures or budgetary constraints taking also into account needs in other sectors of the economy.

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Greece Portugal Maintenance 2002 220

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JUNE 25, 2014

NREL and GM will focus on critical next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle challenges, which include reducing platinum loading, achieving high power densities, understanding the implication of contaminants on fuel cell performance and durability, and accelerating manufacturing processes to achieve the benefits of increased economies of scale.

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GM Cost Of Fuel Hydrogen 268

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MAY 20, 2013

Batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. Other end-uses, including glass-ceramics, greases and polymers, have also shown high rates of growth, but are predicted to moderate over the next five years as emerging economy growth slows.

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Market Argentina Chile Battery 296

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

million 4-cylinder gasoline engines have already been produced for MINI, Peugeot and Citroën brand models as part of the partnership established in 2002. The joint venture now up and running will speed up the standardization of hybrid components, which should also generate substantial economies of scale in purchasing and production.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

While most see global warming as a threat (47% very serious, 28% somewhat serious) to the economy and quality of life in the state, the percentage of residents who categorize the threat as very serious has declined over the past two years (54% 2007, 52% 2008, 47% today.)

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Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170

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AUGUST 14, 2019

These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Emissions from transportation sources were relatively constant from 2002 through 2007, declined through 2013, then increased by 9.0 Compared to 2016, California’s GDP grew 3.6% Source: ARB.

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JULY 31, 2013

Optimizing swirl speed depending upon the engine operating condition is an effective means to increase thermal efficiency and reduce emissions, Toyota researchers noted in a paper in the R&D Review of Toyota CRDL in 2002. Ultimately, it means more driving satisfaction with less environmental impact. —Mike Siegrist, 2.0L

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The KPMG research finds that the external environmental costs of 11 key industry sectors jumped 50% from US$566 to US$846 billion in 8 years (2002 to 2010), averaging a doubling of these costs every 14 years. Total environmental cost 2010 vs growth in environmental cost since 2002 vs environmental intensity improvement. Source: KPMG.

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MARCH 14, 2010

Employment in the plastics industry has followed a similar trend, with a 12% decrease since 2002. Even in its nascent state, the US biobased chemicals and plastics industry accounts for more than 5,700 direct jobs and is likely responsible for over 40,000 jobs economy wide, according to the white paper.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations. The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).

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Honda EPA Fuel Miles 150

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JULY 24, 2014

When they are closed they improve aerodynamics, which reduces air drag and thereby improves fuel economy. Porsche introduced the first generation Cayenne in 2002. They are opened or closed according to the specific driving situation and cooling demands. This allows them to adjust the air volume that is available for cooling.

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Cayenne Plug-in Porsche Plug 218

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Since the introduction of its first generation fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel-cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations.

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JUNE 26, 2013

These changes allowed the fuel to atomize into finer droplets, which improved fuel ignition and combustion efficiency, resulting in increased fuel economy and cleaner exhaust emissions. In 2002, DENSO offered an 1800 bar common rail system, the world’s highest injection pressure at the time. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

For us, joining forces also means significant economies of scale, shared development costs, using standardized components and a faster development process. In 2002, both partners agreed to jointly design and produce 4-cylinder engines. BMW Group and PSA share the same vision of the importance of hybridization in the future.

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BMW Hybrid France 2010 210

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration. The first conversion of the partnership is already underway, a MY 2002 CNG Chevrolet HD 2500 provided by Denver International Airport.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The demand for oil in 2015 will drop to its lowest level since 2002 because of an oversupply of crude and stagnant economies in China and Europe, according to OPEC’s latest forecast. by Andy Tully of Oilprice.com. And that’s just one of several sour estimates. OPEC’s monthly report said demand for the cartel’s oil will fall to 28.9

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Oil Prices Oil 2015 Price 199

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. O’Brien was speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV Technology Symposium in Sacramento, California. But, RAV4 EV sales did not exceed several hundred units in total.

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Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

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MAY 22, 2009

A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. Analysis conducted by Envera in 2004 indicates VCR can provide fuel economy gains larger than 30% through optimized conventional combustion and/or homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI).

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Engine 2002 Fuel Economy Oil 150

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JUNE 14, 2013

This Golf introduced technologies such as ESC (1998) and the dual clutch gearbox (2002). TSI engines and conversion of the turbodiesels (TDI) to the common rail system led to more dynamic performance and better fuel economy. The first TDI engine of the model series was also introduced in this Golf (1993). Golf IV (1997 to 2003).

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JUNE 5, 2009

Japan introduced its first biofuel plan in 2002, based on four principles: 1) Preventing global warming; 2) Formulating a recycling society; 3) Nurturing strategic industry, and 4) Revitalizing rural communities.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel-cell operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather, meeting stringent emissions requirements and safety regulations since the introduction of its first generation fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX in 2002. Earlier post.). TOYOTA FCV CONCEPT. Toyota FCV Concept Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

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JULY 21, 2013

kg of hydrogen, fuel economy works out to 1kg of hydrogen delivering 106 km of range. The London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP) was created in 2002 by the Greater London Authority and sees a number of key industry and stakeholder parties working towards a Hydrogen economy for London. With a tank capacity of 5.6 km/liter (67.3

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JANUARY 11, 2010

In December 2002, Toyota began limited testing of fuel cell vehicles in the US and Japan. In August 2009,the vehicle achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 Earlier post.).

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