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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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The light duty truck, which celebrated its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011, will also be introduced by Fuso in Europe and other international markets in the third quarter of this year. Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Coca-Cola, Staples, Frito-Lay, AT&T, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) are the first Newton customers in the USA. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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To ensure only as much power is used as needed, energy saving lighting has been installed and patrols are carried out to monitor usage. The plant sends no waste to landfill and has reduced the amount incinerated by 82 per cent to 730 tonnes from 1999 to 2006. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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