As for California, it strives to have a third of its generation mix in the form of green energy, all part of a law that the state enacted in 2011.

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And now, with his increasing tabloid notoriety and declining production, some of the team's executives have concluded he's more a handicap than a help as the team strives for World Series title No. 28.

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As it strives for high-performance characteristics, Lexus must be careful not to alienate the customers who have come to prefer its smooth, comfortable ride, Carter acknowledges.

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