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NewsJanuary 6, 2008

Average Price at the Pump Rises to $3.05 Per Gallon

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- After six weeks of decline, the U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline jumped 7.3 cents to reach $3.053 per gallon as of December 31. That's 71.9 cents above a year ago, the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported last week.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2008

Ford Introduces New Fuel-Efficient Engine Technology

DEARBORN, Mich. --- Ford Motor Co. is introducing a new engine technology, called EcoBoost, designed to deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy, the Detroit Free Press reported.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2008

California Lawsuit Challenges EPA Emissions Ruling

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --- California and 15 other states sued the Bush administration Wednesday, Jan. 2, in hopes of overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision to block the states' efforts to establish their own emission standards for cars and trucks.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2007

IRS Issues List of Vehicles that Qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit

WASHINGTON – Purchasers of certain large trucks, buses, or other heavy vehicles running on alternative fuel can claim a credit of up $32,000, and purchasers of certain large hybrid trucks and other heavy hybrid vehicles can claim a credit of up to $12,000 if they qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

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NewsDecember 17, 2007

Senate Passes Energy Bill Mandating Higher Fuel-Economy Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. Senate on Dec. 13 passed a pared-down energy bill that includes a landmark increase in fuel-economy standards for vehicles and a major boost for alternative fuels.

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NewsDecember 17, 2007

Biodiesel Company Proposes $65 Million Plant in Connecticut

SUFFIELD, Conn. --- A biodiesel company based in Hartford has applied to build a $65 million plant that would process refined vegetable oils, fatty acid oils and used grease to produce 50 million gallons of biodiesel annually, the Hartford Courant reported.

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NewsDecember 17, 2007

Prices at the Pump Influencing Vehicle Buying Decisions

IRVINE, Calif. --- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research study, in-market new-vehicle shoppers plan to adjust their shopping habits because of high gas prices, spending less money on themselves so they can still give to others during this holiday season.

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NewsDecember 16, 2007

Canada Broadens Vehicle List Qualifying for Green Rebates

TORONTO, Canada --- Canadian fleet managers wishing to purchase new vehicles that qualify for the Canadian government's green rebate program now have more options.

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NewsDecember 16, 2007

Los Angeles Takes Step to Give Free City Parking to Some Hybrids

LOS ANGELES --- The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 12 voted to instruct City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo to draft a law that would permit any car with a California-issued alternative fuel decal to park free of charge next to a city meter.

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NewsDecember 16, 2007

Gasoline Price Averages $3 a Gallon

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell for the fourth straight week last week, dropping 6.1 cents to settle at $3 per gallon, as of Dec. 10.

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