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With a rotating cylindrical body and a sleek profile, new trucks being test-driven by Waste Management look nothing like garbage haulers of bygone years.
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A rule adopted unanimously today by the California Air Resources Board will steadily and rapidly improve fuel efficiency of cars sold in the state, while also reducing the pollution they emit.
by Simon Mui
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The 2012 North American International Auto Show this year showcased not just a diverse portfolio of cars built for sustainable mobility, but also new ways of thinking about transportion and product development.
by Adam Happel
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Tod Hynes, the CEO of XL Hybrids talks about the tech behind their hybrid truck and delivery van products, keeping up with the market demand, hiring on former Ford execs, and more.
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Given reports of battery-related fires in Chevy Volts, is there now a worry about the safety of mass-produced plug-in cars? Not really.
by Felix Kramer
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A panel of transportation experts share a vision for the future mobility. They see tremendous opportunity to advance climate solutions by advancing sustainable transportation, from hybrids to high-speed rail.
by Heather King
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The two automakers will collaborate on lithium-ion battery research, and BMW will supply diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe to help Toyota grow its European lineup of diesel-powered cars.
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Cutting energy use across the enterprise can be so simple, and so cost-effective that it's astounding there is still any of this low-hanging fruit waiting to be plucked. Here are eight case studies showing what's possible.
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A first-of-its-kind U.S. partnership ensures electric vehicles added to City CarShare's fleet are certified with Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
by Derek Top
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Former director of global strategic planning at Ford, Richard Canny, joins Boston-based XL Hybrids, makers of electric conversion technology for fleets.
by Derek Top
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Electric buses in the news from the likes of BYD, Smith Electric Vehicles and Proterra.
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A recent electric vehicle conference underscored how the auto industry is reacting to an environment of uncertainty.
by Adam Happel
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The Pew Center on Global Climate Change takes a look at the seven keys to low-carbon innovation and how four companies -- HP, Daimler, JCI and Alstom -- are using them to unlock growth opportunities.
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A new report from BSR and CTIA, the wireless industry lobbying group, touts the benefits of wireless technologies for saving billions of dollars on costs and emissions in the coming years, particularly in logistics, farming and smart grids.
by Derek Top
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General Electric and Inovateus Solar are working together to offer solar-powered carports equipped with charging stations for electric cars -- a concept that enables large-scale EV charging in commercial and corporate parking lots without a huge draw on the grid.
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In a preview of the upcoming Net Impact conference, FedEx's vice president of sustainability talks about how the delivery giant is embracing alternative fuels in its delivery fleet.
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Cars sold in Europe in 2010 were, on average, more efficient, with lower CO2 emissions, and cheaper than the year before, according to a new report -- but the industry is still fighting requirements for further efficiency.
by Will Nichols
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The Energy Department said this week it needs to invest more in the transportation sector to help wean the country off oil. At the same time, the government will delay new fuel economy rules and the top five most congested cities are named.
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Business leaders should be paying attention to the emergence of models based on collaborative consumption. But how is this model different from a traditional business model and how can traditional businesses join the movement?
by John Viera
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The steel industry recently declared itself a contender in the race to develop materials for making the greenest cars.
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Johnson Controls' plan to build a $100M factory for stop-start auto batteries and a new natural gas-powered turbine from GE hold promise for energy efficient and emissions-busting power solutions.
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In the wake of strict new fuel-efficiency legislation in the United States and Europe, the latest international auto show continues the trend of big green solutions. Here's how physics meets sustainability making cars greener.
by Ted Grozier
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Heavy-duty trucks, the workhorses of commerce, are integral to the supply chain of every business. The movement to reduce their impact on the environment is huge. Here's what a major industry player is doing to help.
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The annual Commuter Pain study from IBM, which looks at commutes in 20 cities across the globe, finds that public transit use is up and traffic is somewhat down, but commuters are still highly stressed out about their daily grinds.
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Head of the consumer electronics retail giant discusses advances in energy management, working with suppliers to reuse 183 million pounds of recycled parts, and the opportunity to take a leading role in electric vehicle market.
by Heather King