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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. 42,014 gge of electricity (1%). 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%).

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Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

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Obama noted that last year, US oil production reached its highest level since 2003 and that for the first time in more than a decade, imported oil accounted for less than half the liquid fuel consumed. And going forward, we’ll partner with private companies that want to upgrade their large fleets. —President Obama.

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Tesla replays DOE loan nine years early

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For the first seven years since its founding in 2003, Tesla was funded entirely with private funds, led by Elon Musk. Tesla brought its Roadster sports car to market with a 30% gross margin, designed electric powertrains for Daimler (Mercedes) and had done preliminary design of the Model S all before receiving a government loan.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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The EV9 apparently took away the win due to the fact that the model was feature rich and allegedly brought electric vehicles to a point where at least some of the judges believed it surpassed combustion vehicles in terms of overall convenience and capability. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.

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Royal Mail to buy 100 Peugeot electric vans for delivery vehicles

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Royal Mail has signed an agreement with Peugeot to purchase 100 Partner L2 Electric vans, to be used as delivery vehicles. Royal Mail—since 2003 a quoted company with shares traded on the LSE—is the UK’s designated Universal Postal Service Provider.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In September 2013, the government announced additional subsidies that will support the growth of new energy vehicle ownership through 2015. Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

The EV9 apparently took away the win due to the fact that the model was feature rich and allegedly brought electric vehicles to a point where at least some of the judges believed it surpassed combustion vehicles in terms of overall convenience and capability. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.