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Global energy intensity, 1981-2010. Global energy intensity—defined as total energy consumption divided by gross world product—increased 1.35% in 2010, the second year of increases in the context of a broader trend of decline over the last 30 years, according to a new Vital Signs Online article from the Worldwatch Institute.
million units in 2010, according to its most recent US light vehicle forecast. We believe wealth accumulation and improving consumer confidence added to GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 and we see slow but steady GDP growth in 2010. Polk’s forecast for Real GDP US growth in 2010 is 2.9%. Polk & Co.
2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Pike made four major changes in the methodology it uses to forecast the value of the ESG market since the 2010 forecast (ESG-10): The load following application has been moved to the ancillary services market forecast, which is included in a separate report on that subject.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates in the April 2010 release of its Short-Term Energy and Summer Fuels Outlook that CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels, which declined by 6.6% in 2010 and 1.1% million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2010 and 1.6 in 2009, will increase by 2.1% US crude oil production averaged 5.32
The first of these new medium-duty engines will be launched in 2010, according to Volvo CEO Leif Johansson in his presentation at Volvo’s Capital Market Day in Eskilstuna, Sweden. EPA 2010; EPA Tier 4i (offroad); Euro 6; Japan PNLT (Post New Long-term)—will become more harmonized. Click to enlarge. Leif Johansson.
Although the stimulus package from the Chinese government in 2008 was said to have a green focus, even construction of windmills is a relatively emission intensive activity, at least in the short run Peters said. G Myhre, K Alterskjær and D Lowel (2010) Addendum to “A fast method for updating global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions”.
do not discuss the merits of the program in terms of stimulus. While the program is an expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, it is certainly possible that the stimulus benefits outweigh the added environmental costs. pollutants.I a consultancy, noting that fading interest suggests current car sales are borrowed from the future.“It’s
has collected more than 24 million miles of electric vehicle operating data since the inception of The EV Project in 2010. ECOtality, Inc. Earlier post.). The EV Project is currently gathering data at a rate of 100,000 miles per day. The 24 million miles recorded so far is the equivalent to 963 trips around the world.
The new engine system will be available the first quarter of 2010 and the company is now taking orders to meet the increased demand for greener fleet vehicles, as the Department of Energy (DOE) starts to award stimulus funds this December. liter engine. million.
million overhaul, paid for with federal stimulus funds, includes updating test bays, data acquisition systems and laboratory space, and hiring additional staff members to meet the growing demand for Sandia’s battery safety expertise. Those studies included 12 years of testing for the FreedomCAR program and the US Advanced Battery Consortium.
Government stimulus policies, improved sense of environmental protection among the public as well as the increasing maturity of EV and charging technologies greatly contribute to the ge market potential in China. Since 2010, ABB has started to work with local partners and governments on pilot projects.
Proposed regulations will require 5% renewable fuel content based on the national gasoline pool by 2010 and 2% renewable content in diesel and heating oil by 2011 or earlier, subject to technical feasibility. The Government of Canada will award up to C$72.8 million (US$67.8
In particular, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received $300 million in DERA (Diesel Emissions Reduction Act) economic stimulus funding from Congress in March 2009 to fund clean diesel projects through the agency's National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC).
Starting in April 2010, the NUMMI workforce would be retrained in electric car manufacturing while the plant is retooled and the final engineering of the vehicle is completed, with the first car scheduled to come off the line within 2 years.
million grant awarded under the federal stimulus package under a 50:50 cost-share program, of which EnerDel plans to spend $60 million in 2010. Worldwide, Enerdel is shooting for capacity for about 120,000 electric vehicles by the end of the five year plan, representing about $2.2B The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5
Separately, ECOtality said that it will unveil its commercial DC Fast Charging station at the upcoming Business of Plugging In 2010 conference. The project is funded by the US Department of Energy through a federal stimulus grant of $114.8 This information is also available through the Blink Network smartphone application.
liters by the end of 2010. Foreign demand for small cars has been growing in part because of stimulus measures in some countries to encourage consumers to replace their cars. The carmaker is also considering selling the Splash in the country from 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. The car has an engine displacement of up to 1.5
Then, Chrysler announced that it intended to apply to the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the US Postal Service for mail delivery.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) presented the preproduction plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.
The BMVBS development program endowed with €115 million (US$165 million) from Germany’s Economic Stimulus Program II provides targeted funding for testing and accelerated market preparation of electric drive vehicles until 2011. The sponsored projects must be launched by late 2010.
The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. Earlier post.). Battery Requirements for Hybrid Locomotives. 1,000 kWh useable energy. high utilization.
The Blink DC Fast Charger, introduced in October 2010, is capable of providing a full charge in less than 30 minutes. The project is funded by the US Department of Energy through a federal stimulus grant of $114.8 The project will provide an EV infrastructure to support the deployment of 8,300 EVs.
The formation of this joint venture is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 once Novolyte completes the separation of its Performance Materials business and Foosung completes the requisite governmental approvals in Korea. Foosung Co., Novolyte received in 2009 a $20.6-million
The company is currently taking orders for the eStar and intends to deliver 400 units by the end of 2010. million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Navistar, Inc. will deliver to FedEx the first full-production eStar —Navistar’s all-electric commercial truck. and Modec Limited of the UK. Earlier post.).
We’re involved in this initiative to help our customers with fleet operations in Ohio take full advantage of the benefits the ARRA federal stimulus plan has to offer for the adoption of zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles. SEV-US plans to participate in similar funding programs in California, Missouri, New York and Texas.
From Plug In America: Last year, Plug In America, along with electric vehicle and EV infrastructure manufacturers from coast to coast, worked with members of the House and Senate to get a critical plug-in vehicle infrastructure tax credit into the stimulus bill. And then you helped us get it passed!
The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. The 3 schemes reduced CO 2 emissions, not only in 2010, but also. cumulatively to 2030 (~100, ~200 and ~265 thousand tonnes cumulatively from 2010. Impacts on CO 2. However, the monetized.
Coda Battery Systems LLC submitted a proposal under the stimulus grant program to the Department of Energy on 19 May for funding to build manufacturing at a facility in Enfield, CT. Connecticut-based Yardney Technical Products, Inc. Yardney is a developer of advanced battery systems, targeting US military and other government agencies.
On December 16, 2010 the US DOE Energy Information Agency (EIA) published a report projecting that renewable energy will still only constitute 12 percent of the USA’s energy sources by 2035. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.
In addition to the private capital, A123 is seeking funds under federal and state stimulus and other programs to ramp up its production capabilities in Michigan. s new hybrid vehicle models, both scheduled to debut in 2010. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
Posted: 05/22/2010 05:17:54 PM PDT. Updated: 05/23/2010 09:47:10 AM PDT. That project, according to the White House, employs more than 1,000 workers, making it one of the most successful stimulus investments in terms of spurring job creation. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].
PHEV battery subsidies are likely only economically justified as a temporary stimulus if battery and energy costs are expected to quickly reach levels that make PHEVs cost competitive with HEVs over the life cycle. —Shiau et al. Ching-Shin Norman Shiau, Nikhil Kaushal, Chris T. Hendrickson, Scott B. Peterson, Jay F.
Nine United States regions will receive 4,600 free chargers for public and private use through the ChargePoint America program, funded in part by $15 million in stimulus funds administered by the Energy Department. June 3, 2010, 7:30 am. Ford, General Motors and Smart are partners. By JIM MOTAVALLI.
BGPY worldwide, representing a 127% increase over 2010 production volumes and an 8.4% Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. Pike forecasts that the global market for biofuels will increase from $82.7 billion in 2011 to $185.3 billion by 2021. A more robust growth is expected.
The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles. One example is the much-publicized Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid due out in 2010 that ailing General Motors is staking its future on.
worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. billion invested in 180 green-technology companies worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the Cleantech Group and Deloitte. Quote from the article: “Investors, too, are excited. percent of $1.9
The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles. One example is the much-publicized Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid due out in 2010 that ailing General Motors is staking its future on.
June 12, 2010. Revised September 28, 2010. Alon Korngreen, Alon. Yeshurun, Yosef. Bar-Gad, Izhar. Mini-coil for magnetic stimulation in the behaving primate." Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. 12 Alberts, S.J., Doehne, C.J., and Johnson, W.L. Testing Tensile and Shear Epoxy Strength at Cryogenic Temperatures."
To right-size capacity levels and promote a viable industry, we believe 30 to 40 percent of all suppliers are at risk due to the necessary alignment of capacity with demand, which should stabilize in the 12 to 14 million-unit range by 2010-2011.
Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. .&# ‘ Here is the text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? by Lars Vercelli. Or No Cars?
GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. In addition to the California funds there is federal stimulus money, $41 million by mid-April, being doled out to their projects, many of zero environmental benefit. But their dreams haven’t yet been sunk.
The GE locomotives are scheduled to be commercialised in 2010. Initial investment in the factory will reach $100million with GE also making a submission this week for Federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy.
Automakers unveiled more than a dozen production-ready, plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles at the Detroit auto show earlier this month, many of which will be on dealership lots between 2010 and 2012. Several automakers, including Ford, have partnered with Edison to ensure those cars can get their electricity from somewhere.
February 15, 2010. Under last year’s stimulus package, nearly $200 million will support Nissan’s introduction of the Leaf by permitting the installation of 13,000 charging stations around cities in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona and Tennessee in the next year or so. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car.
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