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USPS Swaps Out 3% of Fleet for More Fuel Efficient or Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The US Postal Service (USPS) will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles to its delivery fleet, part of a vehicle purchase by the US General Services Administration (GSA).

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

Green Car Congress

Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%.

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Electric cars back on track?

Plugs and Cars

Electric cars are in the news almost daily. In perhaps the biggest news, on May 13 amidst a generally downbeat report, Nissan announced a serious, forward-looking effort to make electric cars an important part of their automotive portfolio. The luxury electric sedan codenamed Whitestar is slated for 2010. GM lost $3.25