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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. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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Rendering of the future high-voltage battery assembly in Shenyang. —Milan Nedeljković The BMW Group has had a presence in the Chinese market since 1994 and founded the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture in May 2003. The high-voltage batteries required for this will likewise be manufactured locally.

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Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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Particularly when it comes to commercial vehicles, and above all when heavy loads have to be transported over long distances, the diesel engine will remain the preferred choice for the foreseeable future, the two companies said. Their strategic alliance began back in 2003.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. While 80% of charging takes place at home, EV drivers without access to a home charger must use workplace or public charging stations to keep their vehicles charged.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. While 80% of charging takes place at home, EV drivers without access to a home charger must use workplace or public charging stations to keep their vehicles charged.

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Ford Rises to the Occasion: My Review of the Mustang Mach-E 

CleanTechnica EVs

The innovative tech company has truly transformed from a small and inspiring startup formed in 2003 to a global force in the future of automotive technology. When one thinks of electric vehicles, the first name that comes to mind for most folks is Tesla. It was Tesla that forever changed the image of electric vehicles […].

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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There are plenty of reasons why electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of motoring both in the UK and around the world. You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. So, what is it, where does it apply, and are electric cars exempt from congestion charge costs? What is the London Congestion Charge?