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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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Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. We’re also exploring and assessing new frontiers for oil and gas development from Alaska to the Mid- and South Atlantic.

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California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

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The 2011-2012 plan allocates $100 million to encourage this menu of transportation investments: $8 million to increase charging infrastructure and support for full electric and plug-in electric vehicles, which are expected to surpass 20,000 sales in California by 2012.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The deployment will result in a 100,000-metric-ton reduction in CO 2 emissions, equivalent to taking 21,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, according to the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009.

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BMW Manufacturing Introducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment

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is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plant’s material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts, tuggers and stackers will be used in BMW’s new assembly hall that produces the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. BMW Manufacturing Co.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage.

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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

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The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution. Vice Chair James Boyd.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. Electric vehicles support your corporate sustainability When employees say that they want their employer to have a sustainability plan, they’re serious.