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NewsMay 21, 2007

SoCal Edison, Chevron Launch Hydrogen Energy Station Program

ROSEMEAD, Calif. --- Southern California Edison (SCE) has partnered with Chevron Technology Ventures LLC to run a hydrogen energy station demonstration program at the utility company's Rosemead headquarters.

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NewsMay 21, 2007

11 Tips for Boosting Your Fleet's Fuel Efficiency

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- In light of soaring gasoline prices, now is a good time to remind drivers of the simple steps they can take to increase fuel efficiency.

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NewsMay 21, 2007

Denver Transportation District to Retrofit 18 More Hybrid-Electric Shuttle Buses

FREDERICK, Colo. --- UQM Technologies, a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced it has received an order from the Denver Regional Transportation District for generators and motor controllers to retrofit an additional 18 hybrid-electric mall shuttle buses.

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NewsMay 21, 2007

Construction of Biodiesel Facility Begins in Detroit

DETROIT --- Biodiesel Industries, NextEnergy and DaimlerChrysler last week celebrated the ground-breaking for Biodiesel Industries' newest facility in Detroit. The new plant will emphasize biodiesel research, development and production.

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NewsMay 21, 2007

Food Industry Warns About Ripple Effect of Heavy Ethanol Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The nation's food industry is lobbying legislators to study the impact that President Bush's proposal for expanded ethanol production will have on the food supply.

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NewsMay 18, 2007

Toyota Going 100% Hybrid By 2020

TOKYO, JAPAN -- Toyota's vice president in charge of powertrain development, Masatami Takimoto, has said cost cutting on the electric motor, battery and inverter were all showing positive results in reducing the costs of hybrid technology and that by the time Toyota's sales goal of one million hybrids annually is reached, it 'expect margins to be equal to gasoline cars.

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NewsMay 18, 2007

FedEx Express, Azure Dynamics Enter Agreement to Develop Hybrid Electric Powertrain

MEMPHIS--FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. announced it has signed agreements with Azure Dynamics Corp., a developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, to develop gasoline parallel hybrid-electric powertrains for their delivery fleet.

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NewsMay 15, 2007

GE Produces Green Fleet Guide

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – A new 16-page guide designed to help car fleet managers make their operations more environmentally friendly.

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NewsMay 14, 2007

U.N. Report Warns that Biofuels Pose Environmental Risks

NEW YORK --- A new United Nations study concludes that biofuels like ethanol can help curb global warming and create jobs for the poor, but these benefits may be outweighed by environmental problems and higher food prices.

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NewsMay 14, 2007

EPA Adjusts Miles-Per-Gallon Estimates for Hybrids

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Because of new test standards, the Environmental Protection Agency is adjusting its miles-per-gallon estimates for vehicle models, including hybrids.

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