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NewsJanuary 5, 2007

Clean Diesel Engines Usher in New Era

WASHINGTON --- With new clean diesel heavy-duty engines set to roll off of assembly lines nationwide this year, the diesel industry is ushering in a new era.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2007

February Conference to Focus on Fleet Fuel Management

MIAMI --- The Effective Fuel Management for Fleets Conference is scheduled for Feb. 20-21 at the Radisson Downtown Miami Hotel. The conference is produced by Eye for Transport.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2007

2007 NAFA FMI to Feature New Green Fleet Pavilion

PRINCETON, N.J. – In response to global warming concerns, pollution, and oil dependence, the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) will debut a new pavilion in the exhibit hall at the 50th Annual FMI-LEG Conference & Expo, to be held May 6-7, 2007, in Houston.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2007

7th Annual Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference Set for Feb. 13-15

LOS ANGELES – WestStart CALSTART's 7th Annual Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference will be held Feb. 13-15, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City in California. The conference features a technology and vehicle exhibition with some of the newest products coming to market and latest vehicles in service.

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NewsDecember 29, 2006

Gasoline Prices Continue to Rise

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline on Dec. 25 rose 2.1 cents to $2.341 per gallon, according to the Energy Department's weekly report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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NewsDecember 29, 2006

Ethanol Transition Raises Concerns About Reformulated Gasoline Supply

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Energy Department reported that in recent weeks, the changeover from methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) to ethanol in reformulated gasoline continues to cause concerns about U.S. gasoline markets in the Northeast and parts of Texas.

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NewsDecember 29, 2006

EPA Approves Fuel-Cell Car Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cleared a path for auto manufacturers to make hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars to meet zero-emission requirements in 11 states, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

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NewsDecember 29, 2006

Toyota Plans Bigger Hybrid in '09

TOKYO --- Toyota plans to introduce a midsize hybrid sedan with a 2.5- to 3-liter engine in 2009, according to a report from United Press International.

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NewsDecember 29, 2006

Nissan, NEC in Talks to Develop Lithium-Ion Batteries

NASHVILLE --- Nissan and NEC Corp. are negotiating terms for a possible joint venture to develop lithium-ion batteries for gasoline-electric hybrid and fuel-cell cars.

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NewsDecember 26, 2006

TRALA Victory for Lessors as Michigan Fuel Tax Liability Reform Becomes Law

ALEXANDRIA, VA – TRALA-sponsored legislation in Michigan protecting lessors from liability for customer failure to pay fuel taxes was signed into law Dec. 14, by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

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