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News•May 18, 2006

Average Gasoline Price Up Nearly 4 Cents Per Gallon

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline grew by 3.8 cents last week to reach $2.947 per gallon as of May 15.

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News•May 18, 2006

Gas Prices Spur Web Searches on Alternative Fuels

NEW YORK --- As the average national gas price approaches three dollars per gallon for the second time since September 2005, consumers are turning to the Internet to research alternative fuel options such as ethanol and biodiesel.

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News•May 18, 2006

GM Introduces 3.9L V-6 Offerings With Active Fuel Management

PONTIAC, Mich. --– General Motors announced its first V-6 application of fuel-saving Active Fuel Management on the 3.9L V-6 offered in the 2007 Chevy Impala, and E85 ethanol fuel capability on the 3.9L V-6 offered in '07 Chevy Uplander fleet models.

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News•May 17, 2006

Oil Prices Fall Below $69 a Barrel

NEW YORK --- Oil prices dropped below $69 a barrel on Wednesday.

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News•May 17, 2006

N.J. Governor Retreats from Self-Serve Gasoline Plan

TRENTON, N.J. --- New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has opted not to push his plan to allow self-service at some gasoline stations along the New Jersey Turnpike, USA Today reported.

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News•May 16, 2006

GM Adds E-85 Vehicles to 2007 Lineup

DETROIT – GM will expand its ethanol-capable fleet to include the Chevrolet Uplander crossover sport van and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, as announced by GM spokespersons at a recent Fleet and Commercial Operations event in Nashville.

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News•May 16, 2006

Small Service and Delivery Fleets Try to Cope With Gas Crunch

VIRGINA BEACH, VA – In order to minimize the rising cost of fuel, small service and delivery fleets are using smarter routing, adding fuel surcharges, and holding onto older trucks.

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News•May 16, 2006

Postal Service Converts Mail-Delivery Van to Hybrid Technology

BOSTON — At a ceremony this week at the Boston General Mail facility, the Postal Service launched the first conversion of a mail-delivery van into a hybrid-electric vehicle.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2006

N.J. Turnpike Allows Hybrid Vehicles to Use HOV Lanes

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has voted to allow hybrid vehicles to use the turnpikes high-occupancy lane.

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News•May 16, 2006

DaimlerChrysler Finalizing Phase One of $88 Million Commitment to the Department of Energy Program

SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the visit of President Bush to the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CAFCP) two weeks ago, DaimlerChrysler has completed the first portion of the $88 million Department of Energy Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Program by delivering on a 30 fuel-cell vehicle commitment.

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