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NewsOctober 8, 2007

Oil Prices Expected to Drop

NEW YORK --- A growing number of oil analysts are forecasting a quarterly decline in oil prices --- the first in a year --- because of the growing gap between crude oil prices and relatively low gasoline prices.

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NewsOctober 8, 2007

Miami to Host Ethanol Conference Nov. 12-13

MIAMI --- The 2nd Americas Sugar Trade and Ethanol Conference is set for Nov. 12-13 at the Radisson Hotel Miami. The Center for Management Technology is sponsoring the event.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

Energy Department to Help Fund Plug-In Hybrid Projects

ANN ARBOR, Mich. --- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week plans to invest nearly $20 million in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) research.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

Merrill Lynch Begins Two Indexes Tracking Biofuel Raw Materials

NEW YORK --- Spurred by greater demand for alternative fuels, Merrill Lynch & Co. has decided to launch two indexes tracking raw materials used in the production of biofuels, Bloomberg reported.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

Ford Executive Backs Accreditation System, Government Incentives for Biofuels

FRANKFURT, Germany --- During a presentation at the auto show here, a leading Ford Motor Co. executive argued for the establishment of a biofuel accreditation system and for tax incentives to encourage greater biofuel use, Reuters reported.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

UAW Contract with GM Reaffirms Volt Production Plans in 2010

DETROIT --- A summary of General Motors' contract with the United Auto Workers includes a mention of the automaker's plans to begin manufacturing its Chevrolet Volt in Hamtramck, Mich., in 2010, USA Today reported.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

Market Glut Depresses Ethanol Prices

NEW YORK --- Since May, the average national ethanol price on the spot market has fallen 30 percent, the New York Times reported.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

Vehicle Window Stickers in Showrooms Now Offer More Accurate Fuel Economy Estimates

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Consumers are now able to get a better idea of a vehicle's fuel economy because of the new fuel labels appearing on 2008 models.

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NewsOctober 1, 2007

EPA: Honda, Toyota Lead in Fuel Economy in '07 Models

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Environmental Protection Agency's new annual report has confirmed that Honda and Toyota offered U.S. motorists the highest average fuel efficiency in 2007 models.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightOctober 1, 2007

Bausch & Lomb Expands its Vision of Alt-Fuel

Bausch & Lomb has deployed flex-fuel, hybrid, and four-cylinder vehicles into its fleet, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut fleet costs.

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