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Hyundai bringing XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks to California

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Macquarie’s Specialized and Asset Finance business, part of its Commodities and Global Markets division, will finance the trucks through a lease to the operator. This project will be the largest commercial deployment of Class 8 hydrogen FCETs in North America. 12-month pilot program with fleet partner to operate two XCIENT Fuel Cell.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Ford Credit is inviting 14,000 and 12,000 customers in six US cities and London, respectively, to sign up to rent their Ford Credit-financed vehicles to prescreened drivers for short-term use, offsetting monthly vehicle ownership costs. The bike folds and stores inside any Ford vehicle, where it can be charged while stowed.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000. Material is being financed and procured through the New York Power Authority. The facility is used by the LRTA to store, fuel, maintain, and repair transportation vehicles (buses, vans, tow trucks etc.) TIGGER will fund the labor portion of the project only.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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So, Im going to go out on a limb here and say bags of Frito snacks will soon be coming to stores near you with a lot less gasoline, noise and dirty emissions. (2 Among the dignitaries who will be on hand today for Brights announcement are executives from Frito-Lay North America.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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More How healthy are your finances? More Malls shed stores Vacancy rates accelerate as retailers confront spending slump. Play Small Biz Tips Brewing community in Oakland A local coffee shop gets off the ground during the worst economy in recent history. Answer a few questions and get graded on your money skills.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. "Solar is an endless source of energy," Wang says.

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