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EIA: US electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat

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In August 2012, coal produced 39% of US electricity, up from a low of 32% in April 2012, when the natural gas share of generation equaled that of coal. Data for 2011 and 2012 are preliminary. Chart includes generation from the electric power sector only, excluding commercial and industrial generators.

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IEA WEO-2012 finds major shift in global energy balance but not onto a more sustainable path; identifies potential for transformative shift in global energy efficiency

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The global energy map is changing significantly, according to the 2012 edition of the Internal Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook ( WEO-2012 ). The WEO finds that the extraordinary growth in oil and natural gas output in the United States will mean a sea-change in global energy flows. — WEO-2012.

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Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan

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Addressing climate change requires not only a clean electrical grid, but also a clean fuel to reduce emissions from industrial heat, long-haul heavy transportation, and long-duration energy storage. An H 2 economy already exists, but it involves lots of greenhouse gas emissions. John Deutch, an emeritus Institute Professor at MIT.

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EPA recognizes Volkswagen Chattanooga with a Green Power Leadership Award for on-site generation

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The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or landfill gas. MW solar energy system, which is enough green power to meet 12% of the organization’s electricity use. GWh hours of electricity per year. 2012 baseline.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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from 2,213 kWh in 2012 and down 12.5% The Group now takes one-third of its electric power from renewable sources. The Volkswagen Group’s Sustainability Report has been published annually since 2011. The Volkswagen Group’s Sustainability Report has been published annually since 2011. Since late 2011, “Think Blue.

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Thermal Management System for the Ford Focus EV Battery Pack

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The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the US late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with cells from CPI/LG Chem ( earlier post ) that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range.

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EEA: Traffic pollution still harmful to health in many parts of Europe

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Transport in Europe is still responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions, despite some progress in reducing the impacts from transport. In spite of the increase in sales of electric vehicles in 2010 and 2011, alternatively?fueled —TERM 2012 report. Source: EEA.

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