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NewsSeptember 12, 2006

Powertrain Improvements Net a 1- to 3-MPG Increase for 2007 2.0L Ford Focus

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has improved the fuel economy of the 2007 Ford Focus. Powertrain engineers concentrated on the 2.0L inline four-cylinder, improving fuel mileage across the board.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

Retail Gasoline Price Drops 12 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell 11.8 cents last week to hit $2.727 per gallon as of September 4. That's 34.2 cents lower than last year, reported the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

Wisconsin Takes Steps to Boost Biodiesel Production

VALDERS, Wis. --- Wisconsin has awarded a $97,500 state grant to Quality Roasting Inc. to help the company double its production capacity for soybean oil used to produce biodiesel.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

Price Reduction at Pump Expected to Continue Next Few Weeks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The average U.S. retail price for regular gasoline has dropped 31 cents per gallon over the past four weeks, from $3.04 per gallon to $2.73 per gallon as of September 4, the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

Biofuels Conference in Florida Highlights New Production Technologies

ORLANDO, Fla. --- More than 300 people from 10 states and Brazil attended the Farm to Fuel Summit here. The summit's focus was on reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil by tapping America's crops.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

SeQuential Biofuels Opens Branded Station in Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. --- SeQuential Biofuels is the first major fuel retailer in the Pacific Northwest to offer a variety of biofuel- blended motor fuels to the mainstream market under a single, branded canopy.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

DaimlerChrysler to Expand Diesel-Powered Vehicle Lineup

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Modern, clean diesel engines will be a cornerstone of America's energy solutions, and clean, renewable biodiesel fuel will be critical to the success of diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. market, a DaimlerChrysler executive says.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2006

Michigan City Makes Hybrid Vehicles Exempt from City Parking Fees

FERNDALE, Mich. --- The Ferndale City Council on Aug. 28 voted to exempt a list of fuel-efficient cars from city parking fees. The decision's intent is to encourage residents to buy more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2006

Sales of Alternative-Fuel Autos Continue to Rise

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative-fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel, and ethanol-capable vehicles, according to automakers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2006

Ford Focus Models Sold in Calif. To Bear ‘PZEV' Badging

LOS ANGELES – All 2007 Ford Focus models sold in California with the 2.0L Duratec 20E engine will now bear a new Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) badge on the rear of each car to help educate the public about Ford's clean air choices.

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