LEDs light path to carbon savings for Toyota

James S Murray
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Company reveals it has cut emissions by more than a 10th through rapid rollout of LED lighting and efficient air conditioning units

Toyota may be famous for producing green cars such as its iconic Prius hybrid, but the company has this week confirmed it is also taking significant steps to cut carbon emissions from its operations through...

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