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HYBRID VIGOR: Hybrid electric trucks are gaining commercial acceptance as they deliver double-digit fuel savings while reducing emissions. Coca-Cola Enterprises has placed an order for 120 trucks featuring the Eaton hybrid electric drivetrain system. This is Eaton's largest single hybrid electric drivetrain order to date.
BAIDU SUED: China's top search engine Baidu.com has been sued by a local music industry group for alleged copyright violation. The Music Copyright Society of China accuses Baidu of "providing music listening, broadcasting and downloading services in various forms on its Web site without approval. A spokesman for Baidu could not be reached for comment.
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