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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- For the first time since May 21, the U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose during the week of July 9, climbing 2.2 cents to an average of $2.981 per gallon.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Oil Prices at Nearly $74 a Barrel

NEW YORK --- Prices for crude-oil futures remained high in early-morning trading today, propped up by concerns over a damaged U.K. pipeline that has hindered North Sea crude production.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Cummins Westport Natural Gas Engine Gets OK from EPA

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada --- Cummins Westport Inc., a provider of alternative-fuel engines for the global market, announced its ISL G engine for buses and trucks running on natural gas has met U.S. EPA standards.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Texas Gov. Perry Pushes for Biofuel Development

HOUSTON --- Texas Gov. Rick Perry last week unveiled a new energy initiative calling for greater development and use of alternative fuels, including biofuels.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

McDonald's U.K. Fleet to Switch to Biodiesel

STONELEIGH, WARWICKSHIRE, U.K. --- McDonald's announced plans to convert its British delivery fleet to operate on biodiesel largely made from its own recycled cooking oil, Reuters reported.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Abbott Commits to Greener Company Fleet

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. --- Health care provider Abbott announced plans to go "carbon neutral" with its entire U.S. fleet of company sales vehicles.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Study Identifies How to Maximize Truck Fleet Fuel Efficiency

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. --- PHH FirstFleet announced the results of its 18-month, telematics-based fuel study of U.S. truck fleets in the grocery, manufacturing, fuel and retail markets.

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NewsJuly 16, 2007

Refinery Troubles Take Toll on Midwest Gasoline Prices

COFFEYVILLE, Kansas --- Drivers in the Midwest continue to pay a big price at the pump for regional refinery problems.

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NewsJuly 13, 2007

Honda to Make Diesel Engine for Large Vehicles by 2010

TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co Ltd. will develop a low-emission diesel engine for large vehicles for the North American market, and plans to roll out the first models by 2010, the Nikkei business daily reported on July 11.

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NewsJuly 13, 2007

Green Fleet Management Seminar to be Held in L.A. County July 31

DOWNEY, CA – A half-day seminar on incentives, products and strategies to help company managers shave 10 percent or more off operating costs and reduce emissions to meet compliance goals at the same time will be held July 31 in Downey, Calif.

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