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FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. over the past six months.

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FedEx boosts fleet with hybrid-electric trucks

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The hybrid conversions took place in Charlotte, North Carolina over the last six months and were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation. These standard trucks used in the retrofit programme were models from 2000 or 2001 with 300,000-500,000 miles on the clock.

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Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

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FCVs are expected to be commercially introduced in California in 2015 at low volume and initially in limited markets, including Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Realistic combined FCV and PEV scenario.

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Researchers Engineer Yeast to Produce Methyl Halides from Biomass; Precursors for Biohydrocarbon Fuels

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Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have engineered the industrial yeast S. The first is the use of microbial methanogens to produce methane, which will then require chemical activation for downstream conversion into liquid fuels. Cicerone (2000) Emissions of Methyl Halides and Methane from Rice Paddies.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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This includes hot testing in Death Valley, cold testing in Yellowknife, Canada, steep grade hill climbs in San Francisco and high altitude trips in Colorado. After DC/AC conversion by power supply unit. For example: A quick flashback to the year 2000. Our first major task.launch a new Prius, a new hybrid.

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

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founders Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel chief executive officer Andrew Grove Favorite restaurants Postrio and Bella Voce in San Francisco, Beausejour in Los Altos, Calif. The Intel marketing department they estimated that sales [of microprocessors] might total only 2000 chips a year. You’re crazy.” But word went out.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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By about 2000, BYD had become one of the worlds largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries. near Motorola, and another 20 or so work in San Francisco, not far from Apple. Near the end of our conversation, I ask Wang about the company name. BYD, which is traded on the Hong Kong exchange, has a market value of about $3.8

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