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FedEx Express fleet exceeds 2020 fuel improvement goal of 20%; sets new goal of 30% improvement compared to 2005

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FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.

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LeEco showcases autonomous EV concept LeSEE at Auto China 2016

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and participated in the founding of Shanghai General Motors in 1995, serving as the Chief General Manager from 2005 through 2010. Ding also served as the Deputy project lead for Shanghai Automotive Industry (Group) Corporation and oversaw the purchase of MG Rover. Ltd overseeing over twenty companies under the Zhangjiang Group.

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Scrapyard Find: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S

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The Brera coupe was on the same platform as the Spider roadster, and was built for the 2005 through 2010 model years. Customers have bought the front grille and bumper, but the rest of the parts remain available for purchase. The Top Gear crew really wet their pants over the Brera, which was a beautiful machine for its price.

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EPA switches stance to support Tenth Circuit’s Renewable Fuels Association Decision

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This program was authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and expanded under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Congress created the RFS program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the US renewable fuels sector while reducing reliance on imported oil. Supreme Court Case and EPA’s Position.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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provided an update on its progress under the Nissan Green Program 2010 (NGP 2010) mid-term environmental plan. Nissan also announced the introduction of an automatic transmission (AT) model with a clean-diesel engine in the Japanese market, planned for spring 2010. Nissan Motor Co., Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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The credit generally is available for vehicles purchased after 2005. The credit terminates after 2009, 2010, or 2014, depending on the type of vehicle. In general, the credit amount varies based on technology, weight, fuel efficiency, and other factors. The Senate bill carried no similar provision.

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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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In 2005, electric cars were still measured in hundreds. The electric car stock shown here is primarily estimated on the basis of cumulative sales since 2005. The electric car stock has been growing fast since 2010, with a fairly consistent distribution of BEVs (60%) and PHEVs (40%) across the years. Click to enlarge.

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