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FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

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The lower-weight body design—light-weight composite materials save 600 lbs (272 kg) of weight per vehicle—along with the engine, allows every Reach to significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to conventional walk-in vans. In 2008, FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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While German wind and solar capacity has tripled since 2008, balancing reserves have been reduced by 20%, and costs by 50%.). Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. With this business model, we can help stabilize the grid and expand the use of sustainably-generated electricity. Source: neon.

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GM Opens New Global Battery Systems Lab

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Planning began in December 2007 and construction started in August 2008. The Global Battery Systems Lab was built within GM’s Alternative Energy Center facility, and includes environmentally friendly features such as a center hallway with high-efficiency LED lighting and a floor made from recycled tires.

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General Motors opens new battery systems lab

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Planning for the lab began in December 2007 with construction beginning in August 2008. The lab itself includes many environmentally friendly features such as a centre hallway with high-efficiency LED lighting and a floor made from recycled tyres. The lab spans some 33,000sq ft and will include a team of more than 1,000 engineers.