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NewsSeptember 18, 2006

Former President Clinton to Get Custom Hybrid SUV

NEW YORK – Former President Bill Clinton will take delivery of a specially outfitted ‘Presidential Edition' Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV later this month. The vehicle's customized interior includes unique LED lighting and a 110-volt outlet.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2006

Scientists Redesigning Crops for Biofuel Production

NEW YORK --- A growing number of biotechnology companies are working to engineer crops to make ethanol production more efficient, according to a report in the New York Times.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2006

Wright Express Extends Fuel-Price Risk Management Program

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine --- Wright Express Corp. has extended its existing fuel-price risk program through third quarter 2008.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2006

E85 Ethanol Offered to Public In Florida for First Time

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- General Motors this week announced plans for the launch of E85 ethanol fueling sites in the greater Tallahassee area.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2006

Retail Gasoline Price Falls Almost 11 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline dropped 10.9 cents last week to hit $2.618 per gallon as of Sept. 11.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2006

CNG Bus Fleet to Serve LAX's New Large Aircraft

LOS ANGELES, CA --- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received 12 higher-capacity airfield buses from North American Bus Industries Inc. that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

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NewsSeptember 14, 2006

Oil Prices Continue to Drop

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- In the past five weeks, oil prices, both for crude oil and petroleum products, have dropped substantially.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2006

U.S. Automakers Invest in Hybrid Battery Development

DETROIT --- U.S. automakers are investing in Johnson Controls Inc. to develop a more advanced hybrid battery for domestic vehicles by 2010, according to the Detroit Free Press.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2006

Goodyear Launches Fuel-Efficient Truck Tire Lines

AKRON, OHIO - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced a new fuel-efficient commercial tire technology and three new tires for long-haul trucks. The line includes new steer, drive, and trailer tires and retreads for a complete ‘cradle-to-grave'; tire system for trucking fleets and owner-operators.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2006

GM Upgrades 2007 Duramax Turbo-Diesel

DETROIT - General Motors has upgraded its Duramax 6.6L, V-8, turbo-diesel engine to meet government-mandated emissions regulations for diesel engines manufactured beginning in Jan. 2007.

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