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NewsDecember 10, 2007

Bill Raising Fuel Economy Standards Hits Roadblock in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- An energy bill seeking to raise average fuel economy standards suffered a setback Friday, Dec. 7, when a Senate procedural vote on the bill failed 53-42.

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NewsDecember 10, 2007

Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Forcing Some Companies to Transition Fleets, Raise Consumer Prices

LOS ANGELES --- Sky-high diesel prices are prompting some companies to reevaluate their fleets and to consider raising consumer good prices, according to a report in today's Los Angeles Times.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

San Francisco Moves Diesel-Run Vehicles Over to Biodiesel

SAN FRANCISCO --- The city of San Francisco has successfully moved all its diesel-powered vehicles over to biodiesel, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Anaheim Convention Places Spotlight on Electric Vehicles

ANAHEIM, Calif. --- This year's International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS), organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), is now underway at the Anaheim Convention Center and will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 5.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Oil Prices Fluctuate, Slide in Today's Trading

NEW YORK --- Oil prices were in a state of flux Monday as investors speculated over whether OPEC oil ministers will opt to increase production during a meeting later this week.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Ener1 Integrates Lithium-ion Battery into Hybrid Electric Vehicle

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. --- Ener1 Inc., an alternative energy company, has successfully integrated a lithium-ion battery into an operating hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Congress Reaches Compromise on Fuel Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressional leaders on Friday reached a compromise on fuel-efficiency standards that drew support from Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), a key congressional ally of the auto industry.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Ford to Deliver Escape Plug-in Hybrid Today at Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. --- Ford Motor Co. is scheduled to deliver its first Escape plug-in hybrid at the Electric Vehicle Symposium, held at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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NewsDecember 3, 2007

Average Retail Gasoline Price Dips, Diesel Price Sets Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline dropped 0.2 cent to $3.097 per gallon as of Nov. 26.

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NewsNovember 26, 2007

Kum & Go Convenience Stores Now Accept MasterCard PayPass

PURCHASE, N.Y. --- MasterCard Worldwide announced that convenience store chain Kum & Go is now accepting MasterCard PayPass, a contactless payment option.

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