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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

This new JRC Reference Report contributes to raising awareness of the environmental impacts, including on health, of world-wide shipping. Marine fuel oil has a very high sulphur content which ranges from a global average of 27,000 ppm (parts per million) to 10,000 ppm in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs).

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JUNE 5, 2015

The regulation order the Board will consider at its July 2015 hearing replaces CA-GREET 1.8b In the proposed regulation, first- and next-generation fuels are referred to as “Tier 1,” and “Tier 2” fuels, respectively. Tier 1 refers to conventionally produced first-generation fuels (e.g., CA-GREET 1.8b with CA-GREET 2.0.

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APRIL 14, 2014

2015 Jetta. Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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JULY 20, 2015

Pipelines to carry hydrogen cost more than other gas pipelines because of the measures required to combat the damage hydrogen does to steel’s mechanical properties (e.g., HSLA steels were first developed in the 1960s for large-diameter oil and gas pipelines. mm) for transporting hydrogen gas at 1500 psi (10.3

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APRIL 21, 2016

Engine and drive system hoses require a particularly high level of oil and heat resistance. Since epichlorohydrin offers exceptional oil resistance, heat resistance, heat aging resistance, ozone resistance, and gas permeability, it is currently commonly used as a key compound in the production of rubber for components such as hoses.

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AUGUST 20, 2015

In early 2015, ARB re-adopted the LCFS and developed two new CA-GREET models for first and next generation fuels, referred to as “Tier 1,” and “Tier 2” fuels, respectively. The model is configured for CNG and LNG from dairy digester gas and landfill gas, respectively. Earlier post.).

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JULY 20, 2016

A study by European researchers has found that ship emissions from the combustion of heavy fuel oil (HFO) and diesel fuel (DF) have adverse effects on pulmonary macrophages, from increased cell death to altered metabolic profile, depending upon the aerosol component. Often referred to as scavenger cells, they absorb and engulf microorganisms.

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MARCH 20, 2017

The focus must be on the decarbonization of the global energy system as it accounts for almost two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions. In REmap—IRENA’s global roadmap for the transition—energy demand by 2050 could be about the same as in 2015, due to significant energy efficiency improvements. trillion in 2015.

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APRIL 5, 2016

The Altex process does not require the intermediate conversion of the feedstock into synthesis gas or pyrolysis liquids, plus it does not require hydrogen. In a patent application published 1 December 2015, Altex described the basic approach for its synthetic fuels processes. lower cost) and gasification/F-T processes (e.g.,

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JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. LNG derived from renewable natural gas) marked with arrows. Earlier post.). ISL G Near-Zero 0.02 Earlier post.)

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MAY 27, 2009

World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A particular feature of Sunfire technology is the high electrical efficiency of more than 80% with reference to the lower calorific value of hydrogen as it is not liquid water but gaseous water – i.e. steam – which undergoes the splitting process. Two smaller modules were put into operation at Boeing back in 2015.

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OCTOBER 5, 2014

Gas chromatography comparison of Conoco fuel and a Conoco-CoolPlanet blend. Often referred to as a “drop-in” fuel, reformate is an ingredient in gasoline and jet fuel that can be added during the regular refinery process. Cool Planet’s biogasoline blendstock is 100% compatible with pump gasoline. Source: Cool Planet. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 30, 2016

Transport will also deliver tank-to-wheel emissions savings of 191 Mt CO 2 e between 2015 and 2030 to reduce the total well-to-wheel GHG emission in 2030 to 862 Mt CO 2 e. The study developed a realistic reference case for potential GHG emission reductions under the current regulatory framework with predicted market improvements.

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MARCH 27, 2015

DTNA’s SuperTruck was unveiled at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. DTNA unveiled its SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in the Freightliner Trucks booth. Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

Proposed compressions systems must be oil free or include, and sufficiently demonstrate, the ability to perform gas cleanup which results in hydrogen that is compliant with quality standards. The storage system refers to the storage vessel and any required peripheral components (e.g.

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APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. References. [ 1 ] DeMauro, Catherine J.

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JULY 3, 2015

An 80% reduction in US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 has been generally established as the de facto required domestic contribution to stabilizing global concentrations at low to medium levels, that is, 450 and 550 ppm carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -equiv). They considered three levels of GHG-intensity for US electricity supply.

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MARCH 5, 2015

Oil and gas operations in the United States produce about 21 billion barrels of wastewater per year, with accompanying disposal costs of about $5 billion per year. Fracking refers to the process of injecting a slurry of water, sand and chemicals into wells to increase the amount of oil and natural gas produced by the well.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

World petroleum and other liquid fuels consumption will increase 38% by 2040, spurred by increased demand in the developing Asia and Middle East, according to the Reference Case projections in International Energy Outlook 2014 ( IEO2014 ), released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). oil sands, either diluted or upgraded).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Bars for different years in the same pathway represent improvements in the costs of the specific pathway, based on specific reference data for the appropriate year and pathway. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. Centralized renewable production options include water electrolysis integrated with renewable power generation (e.g.,

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JUNE 16, 2009

As one example of factors contributing to that decision, a survey of projected oil prices returned values between $30 and $250 a barrel, he said.). By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g., Referring to the PHEV/EV market, Anderman said: Lithium-ion is the preferred battery for a problematic market. Data: Tom Cackette, ARB.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Its technology package includes fast-acting piezo injectors for multiple injection, quick multi-spark ignition, turbocharging, fully variable camshaft adjustment on the inlet and exhaust side, as well as a controlled oil pump. The engine delivers up to 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of torque. liters per 100 km (40.6

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AUGUST 4, 2011

From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Residual gas reduction via the 4-2-1 manifold system. The S-VT system is supported by the adoption of a compact electronic variable-pressure oil pump. Instead, it remains slightly open to allow some exhaust gas to re-enter.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Congress created the RFS program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the US renewable fuels sector while reducing reliance on imported oil. By 2018, the number of SREs issued for the 2017 compliance year was more than quadruple the number issued for the 2015 compliance year. billion non-retired RINs.

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JUNE 5, 2015

The report did not address other concerns raised about hydraulic fracturing specifically or about oil and gas exploration and production activities more generally, including acquisition and transport of constituents of hydraulic fracturing fluids besides water (e.g., Water, of variable quality, is a byproduct of oil and gas production.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

With increasing pressure from air pollution, oil consumption and congestion, China is compelled to reinvent propulsion technologies. … The first target (1999-2002) was compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other combustion alternative fuel vehicles (CAFVs), in a program called the Clean Auto Auction.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Derive GHG emissions and costs of charging of EVs in the 2015 Dutch context and. All reference car configurations except the diesel use gasoline engines, because the. from 2015 onwards because higher efficiency of wheel motor drivetrains allows for smaller. They assumed an oil price of US$80/bbl, close to the short-term.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Volkswagen engineers redesigned a large number of the base engine components to improve acoustics, fuel consumption, and exhaust gas emissions. This is referred to as the Gen 1 aftertreatment design in the EPA/ARB documents.). To attain the BIN5/LEV2 emission level, Volkswagen used the LNT for exhaust gas after-treatment.

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MAY 14, 2012

The A 180 CDI will be the first Mercedes-Benz to emit only 98 g of CO 2 per kilometer; the A 220 CDI is the first Mercedes to meet the Euro-6 emission standard which comes into force in 2015. The A 200 CDI has multiple exhaust gas recirculation to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The controlled oil pump. 100 kW variants.

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APRIL 23, 2015

The drive unit contains two newly developed electric motor-generators for propelling the vehicle and other duties; power electronics to supply and control them; a system of gears, clutches, and hydraulic controls to combine and deliver the mechanical power from the motor-generators and the engine; and an electric oil pump. Electric machines.

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JULY 17, 2015

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics.

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JUNE 15, 2016

This allows the gas engine-generator motor combo to supplement the battery by providing added electrical power to the propulsion motor or, alternatively, to charge the battery. increase in total system power to 212 horsepower (as measured by the peak, concurrent output of the two electric motors and gas engine). Engine Drive Operation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Released in 2015 by the Obama Administration EPA, the CPP established the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants (Electric Generating Units, EGUs), with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 10, 2010

Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry.

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