
May Fuel Update: Prices Spike Again Across the Nation
Fuel prices have risen in all 50 states, with the average increasing by almost 39 cents.
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Fuel prices have risen in all 50 states, with the average increasing by almost 39 cents.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →TORONTO, Canada --- Canadian fleet managers wishing to purchase new vehicles that qualify for the Canadian government's green rebate program now have more options.
Read More →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.
Read More →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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