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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Google to Provide Grants for Plug-in Hybrid Development

MOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. --- Internet search giant Google recently announced plans to award six grants, totaling $1.05 million, for the research and development of hybrid plug-ins and vehicle-to-grid technology, and to promote federal policy that encourages the use of hybrid plug-in vehicles.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Colorado Gov. Ritter Aims to Slash State Fleet's Dependence on Petroleum

DENVER --- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is launching a plan to reduce petroleum usage in state vehicles 25 percent by June 2012.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Shifting Focus on Fuel Efficiency Prompts GM to Scrap Some Concept Cars

DETROIT --- General Motors Product Chief Bob Lutz said during a video podcast last week that the company has killed some of its concept car ideas because of a shifting focus on fuel economy.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Oil Prices Linger Near 11-Month High

NEW YORK --- The price of crude-oil futures remained near an 11-month settlement high early today, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Gasoline Prices Fall During First Week of July

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- For the sixth straight week, the U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell, declining 2.3 cents to $2.959 per gallon as of July 2.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Gasoline Prices Rise on Friday, Reversing Recent Trend

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. --- Retail gasoline prices rose overnight on Friday for the first time in over a month.

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NewsJuly 9, 2007

Mazda Tribute SUV Qualifies for Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Mazda Motor Corp.'s hybrid Tribute SUV qualifies for a U.S. tax credit of as much as $3,000.

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NewsJuly 8, 2007

Ford Partners With SoCal Edison to Test Plug-in Hybrids

LOS ANGELES --- Ford Motor Co. and Southern California Edison Co. are expected to announce today a partnership that will test plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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NewsJuly 6, 2007

Alt-Fuel Station Locations Now Available Free to Drivers Via Phone

PASADENA, CA – As gas prices and concern over imported oil rise, more and more motorists are turning to natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol and other alternative-fuel vehicles.

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NewsJuly 6, 2007

Shell Lubricants Announces 2007 Shell Technology Tour To Educate Fleet Managers

HOUSTON, TX – Shell Lubricants has announced the launch of the second annual Shell Technology Tour.

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