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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

J.D. Power Report Identifies Most Environmentally Friendly Models

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. --- In J.D. Power and Associates'newly released "Alternative Powertrain Study," Honda, Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen land the most vehicles at the top of the automotive environmental index.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Energy Department Warns Gasoline Price Drop May Be Limited

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Though oil prices could continue their significant drop over the next few months, the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA) has warned that this price drop may be limited.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Average Gasoline Price Falls Nearly 8 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell 7.9 cents last week to hit $2.845 per gallon as of August 28. That's 23.5 cents higher than last year.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Greater Costs Expected to Accompany Cleaner Diesel Fuel

LOS ANGELES --- California is introducing a new kind of diesel fuel today that's more environmentally friendly. However, the new fuel could cut into trucking company profits, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Illinois to Help Fund New Ethanol and Biodiesel Plants

GALESBURG, Ill. --- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced more than $25 million in new grants and support to help construct five new ethanol and biodiesel production plants throughout Illinois.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Report: Urea Suppliers Can Support Selective Catalytic Reduction in Diesel Vehicles by ‘09

CHICAGO --- The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has released a study concluding that suppliers of urea, used in pollution-control equipment to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, can develop a retail infrastructure to support the use of the pollution-control technology in diesel trucks, buses and cars.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2006

Biofuels Conference Set for October in Oklahoma

NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, research institutions and others will speak at the 2006 Conference on Biofuels Oct. 3-4 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

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NewsAugust 28, 2006

Navistar International Corp. to Supply Ford Motor Company With New Diesel Engine

DETROIT – International Truck and Engine Corp., a Navistar company, will supply Ford Motor Company with a new 6.4L Ford Power Stroke Diesel engine for the 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty. Ford's F-Series Super Duty trucks, powered by the Power Stroke diesel, averaged 50-percent market share in the heavy-duty pickup truck segment during the past five years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 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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NewsAugust 25, 2006

Toyota to Offer 2007 Prius Touring Edition

TORRANCE, Calif. --- Toyota said its Prius offers a more engaging driving experience for 2007 with the availability of a new Touring Edition model.

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