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News•August 18, 2006

Massachusetts Oil Co. Begins Offering Biodiesel

ACTON, Mass. --- Behind the headquarters of Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc. is a retail fuel pump that offers consumers biodiesel made from refined soybean oil.

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News•August 18, 2006

Central Calif. Coalition Earns 'Clean Cities' Designation

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. --- The Energy Department has recognized the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition for its work promoting energy independence.

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News•August 18, 2006

Kansas State University Receives Ethanol Research Grant

MANHATTAN, Kansas --- Kansas State University has won a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study ways to produce ethanol.

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News•August 18, 2006

Honda to Offer Entry-Level Hybrid in '09

TORRANCE, Calf. --- Honda plans to introduce an entry-level, four-door hybrid for the 2009 model year, according to AutoWeek. Honda said the model will have a new nameplate, but could be a sedan version of the Fit.

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News•August 18, 2006

Chevron, Modine Making Progress in Fuel Cell Project

MILWAUKEE, Wis. --- Chevron Technology Ventures LLC and Modine Manufacturing Co. have entered a second phase of a project aimed at developing methods for generating hydrogen for use in automotive fuel cells.

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News•August 18, 2006

Shell Introduces New Oil to Meet New Fleet Requirements

HOUSTON --- Shell Lubricants has introduced a new oil to meet the emerging needs of professional fleet and transport operators.

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News•August 16, 2006

Average Retail Gasoline Price Falls 3.8 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell 3.8 cents last week to reach $3.00 per gallon as of Aug. 14.

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News•August 16, 2006

Gasoline Prices Expected to Dip Below '05 Levels in Coming Weeks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Energy Department is forecasting a "probable significant decline" in gasoline retail prices over the next few weeks, assuming no disruptive events like a hurricane have an impact.

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News•August 15, 2006

OnStar Adds Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Data to Vehicle Diagnostics

TROY, MI – OnStar's monthly diagnostic e-mail now allows drivers to monitor conditions that can affect fuel efficiency, including tire pressure and vehicle emissions.

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News•August 15, 2006

Telematics and ‘Green' Initiatives Surge in Private Truck Fleets

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – America's private truck fleets are increasingly employing telematics to help drive down the cost of doing business, according to industry leaders responding to a survey commissioned by PHH FirstFleet. In addition, truck fleets are “going green” in order to implement environmentally sound practices.

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