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News•November 9, 2010

Tyson Foods, Syntroleum Run Biofuels Plant

GEISMAR, LA - Operations are underway at the new Dynamic Fuels plant, which converts animal fats and greases into renewable fuels, officials from Syntroleum Corp. and Tyson Foods Inc. said this week. Production began in early October and the plant's production volume is 2,500 barrels per day and growing.

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News•November 9, 2010

Mitsubishi Teams With Retailer to Promote EVs

TOKYO, JAPAN - Electronics company Bic Camera Inc. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have agreed to collaborate to advance the popularity of electric vehicles.

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News•November 9, 2010

Honda Facility Draws LEED Certification

GREENSBURG, IN - Honda Manufacturing of Indiana LLC (HMIN) in Greensburg has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Certification for its Welcome Center, the company announced. The center is the ninth Honda facility in North America to earn LEED certification since 2008.

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News•November 9, 2010

Volkswagen Reveals EV Plans for China

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - Volkswagen AG plans to manufacture and sell 10,000 electric cars in China from 2014 to 2018, Bloomberg reported this week.

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News•November 9, 2010

Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority Shifts Fleet to CNG

WEST BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA - The Pennsylvania-based Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority plans to transition a major part of its refuse truck fleet from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG), the Daily Review reported.

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News•November 8, 2010

Atlanta Partners with Nissan to Advance Zero-Emission Mobility

ATLANTA - Clean Cities-Atlanta and Nissan North America, Inc. entered into an agreement to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles and an electric-charging network.

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News•November 8, 2010

Gwynedd-Mercy College Begins Car Sharing Program

GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA - Gwynedd-Mercy College and U Car Share announced a car sharing partnership on Nov. 1 that will provide students and faculty with car-sharing transportation options.

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News•November 8, 2010

Monroe County Executive Recognizes County’s Green Fleet Ranking

ROCHESTER, NY - Monroe County's Fleet Division was recognized by County Executive Maggie Brooks for its ranking as the 17th best government "Green Fleet" in North America by the 100 Best Fleets program.

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News•November 8, 2010

California Rated Best in Oil Dependence Reduction Strategies

NEW YORK - A report from the National Resources Defense Council on oil dependence ranked California highest in its policies to promote clean energy technologies and reduce oil dependence. In addition, it stated that 25 states currently have policies mandating stronger fuel efficiency standards for the state fleet.

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News•November 8, 2010

Cayenne Part of Porsche's Goal for Better Fuel Economy

ATLANTA - As it prepares to launch its first hybrid vehicle, the Cayenne S Hybrid, Porsche announced it is achieving significant fuel savings in all its new-generation Cayenne models.

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