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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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Nissan FY 2014 global corporate activities reduce CO2 emissions by 22.6% compared to FY 2005

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made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. Nissan is utilizing a number of proven forms of sustainable energy generation to help minimize its corporate carbon footprint.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 10 million units; Europe outpaces N America in 2016

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota Motor Corporation hybrids reached 10.05 The Toyota Hybrid System (THS), which was incorporated in the first generation Prius, evolved into THS II in 2003, and was thereafter rolled out in a wide range of Toyota vehicles. million units as of 31 January, scooting past the 10-million unit mark.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Maker Ener1 Receives $20M Strategic Equity Investment from ITOCHU

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has received $20 million in fresh investment capital from ITOCHU Corporation, a long-term strategic partner of and current investor in Ener1. ITOCHU, which began its strategic relationship with Ener1 in 2003, purchased 3.2 Large-format lithium-ion battery maker Ener1, Inc. Earlier post.).

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ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

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THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. ITOCHU has been an equity investor and strategic partner of Ener1 since 2003. Earlier post.).

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EcoMotors Names Donald Runkle CEO; Power Density as the Holy Grail

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Until mid-2005, Runkle was Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Delphi Corporation, where he was the senior executive responsible for deploying lean principles and integrating engineering, manufacturing and purchasing, and for leading major international customer accounts.

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The New Supersonic Boom

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That continued until 2003, when British Airways and Air France retired their fleets, together amounting to just 12 aircraft. was founded by billionaire Robert Bass in 2003. This past June, United Airlines announced its intention to purchase 15 Overture airliners from Boom Technology. now appears to be going out of business.