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Toyota to discuss autonomous vehicle technologies at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show; reveal of advanced active safety research vehicle

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At a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle. Also highlighted will be the new 2013 Lexus LS, equipped with an advanced pre-collision safety system.

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ExxonMobil plans to invest $20B over 10 years to expand manufacturing capacity in US Gulf Region

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ExxonMobil Corporation is expanding its manufacturing capacity along the US Gulf Coast through planned investments of $20 billion over a 10-year period. Investments began in 2013 and are expected to continue through at least 2022.

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US and Russia sign agreement to further research and development collaboration in nuclear energy and security

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US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and Director General of the Russian Federation State Corporation “Rosatom” Sergey Kirienko signed an agreement between the governments of their two countries on cooperation in nuclear- and energy-related scientific research and development.

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GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan

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According to SEIA, GM leads all automakers in the number of solar installations in the US and ranks among the top US corporate solar users in 2013 and 2012. Not only does it reduce our emissions and lessen our dependence on petroleum, it makes a statement about the role businesses can play in securing a cleaner energy future.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Ashley Horvat, Amy Hillman, Emmaline Pohnl, & Julie Peacock In 2013, Ashley Horvat, Amy Hillman, Emmaline Pohnl, and Julie Peacock founded Women of EVs (WEV) with the aim of advocating for women in executive leadership roles within the EV industry, as well as in other sectors. The group’s membership includes individuals from the U.S.,

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Cal Energy Commission grants Hydrogen Energy California suspension, denies request to terminate power plant project

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In 2013, terms of the agreement with Occidental of Elk Hills changed, and the applicant began seeking other buyers for the carbon dioxide and a new sequestration agreement.

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New Toyota/Hino fuel cell bus uses fuel cell system from Mirai

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. The bus also features a system for supplying electric power to buildings and other facilities during emergencies, which was enhanced through rigorous verification testing beginning in November 2013. Toyota fuel cell bus. Click to enlarge. have built a new version of their fuel cell bus.

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