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

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FedEx receives first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop

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To support the new vehicle technology, FedEx is building charging infrastructure across its vast network of facilities, including the more than 500 charging stations the company has already installed across California.

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

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During 2015, UPS plans to complete installation of ORION routing on about 70% of the planned routes. The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009. By the end of 2017, UPS anticipates logging one billion miles from its alternative fuel fleet.

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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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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. When installing EV charging stations, we recommend talking to an electrician about your current electrical capacity. Not sure how to get started?

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. When installing EV charging stations, we recommend talking to an electrician about your current electrical capacity. Not sure how to get started?

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Richard Dorenkamp: from 2003 until December 2013, Dorenkamp worked for VW as the head of VW’s Engine Development After-Treatment Department in Wolfsburg, Germany. The new function was installed in existing vehicles through software updates. From October 2011 until July 2013, Neusser served as the head of Engine Development for VW.