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Worldwide Prius sales top 3-million mark; Prius family sales at 3.4 million

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009. ended Aug 2003. TMC launched the Prius in 1997.

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PNNL joins H2USA consortium on hydrogen infrastructure

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Drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles can go just about anywhere, confident a filling station will be nearby. The pipelines necessary to move gasoline around the country have existed for decades; gas stations on street corners are a common landmark, and the trucks that haul gasoline into each station’s tanks pass without notice.

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New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

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On the other hand, gasoline, CNG and LPG powered vehicles pay for road use through fuel excise duty charged directly on the fuel they use. While diesel-powered vehicles offer fuel economy benefits over gasoline-powered vehicles, the government notes, diesel technology is already well established.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L SIDI engine with start-stop system; 3 new engine generations over next 12 months part of major turnaround plan

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Opel’s first new engine for a revamped portfolio is a turbocharged 1598 cc, four-cylinder gasoline unit with direct injection and Start/Stop. Opel is fundamentally renewing its engine range over the next 12 months with the launch of three completely new gasoline and diesel families intended to replace the core of the current portfolio.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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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. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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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. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.