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News•April 11, 2006

DaimlerChrysler Builds First Fuel-Cell-Powered Police Car

AUBURN HILLS, MI – DaimlerChrysler has introduced the first fuel-cell-powered police vehicle to the world. The Wayne State University Police Department in Detroit will operate the Mercedes F-Cell as a supervisor's vehicle on and in the immediate vicinity of the campus, located in Detroit's Cultural Center.

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News•April 11, 2006

Oil Companies Criticized for Lack of Ethanol Pumps

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Major oil companies are now being questioned about their alternative-fuel policies, according to Reuters. While the Bush administration is pushing the use of E-85, there are only about 650 service stations out of 167,000 nationwide that sell the renewable fuels.

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News•April 11, 2006

More Than One-Third of ComEd's SUV Fleet Now Hybrid

CHICAGO – Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) has purchased 35 new Ford Escape Hybrids for the utility's vehicle fleet. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.7 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population.

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News•April 6, 2006

Fuel Economy Standards Rise for Light Trucks

BALTIMORE --- The Bush administration last week announced plans to raise the average fuel economy standard for pickup trucks and SUVs to 24.1 miles per gallon by 2011, Reuters reported.

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News•April 6, 2006

Refinery Maintenance Could Influence Prices at the Pump

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Refinery maintenance this month is expected to be a major factor influencing gasoline markets, the Energy Department reported.

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News•April 5, 2006

Average Gasoline Price Rises 9 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose 9 cents last week, climbing to $2.588 per gallon as of April 3. That's 37.1 cents higher than last year, reported the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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News•April 5, 2006

Kroger to Offer E85 in Texas

CINCINNATI --- The Kroger Co. announced that 18 of the company's fuel stations in Texas will sell E85 fuel.

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News•April 4, 2006

ARI Offers Real-Time PIN Management at the Fuel Pumps

MT. LAUREL, NJ – Automotive Resources International (ARI) has integrated its Web-based ARI ACCESS System to the Wright Express portal. ARI is the first Wright Express cobranded partner to integrate in a real-time transaction processing mode, providing seamless integration.

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News•April 4, 2006

Toyota to Introduce Hybrid Technology to Entire Lineup

TOKYO – Toyota plans to introduce hybrid technology across its entire lineup, according to an AP news report. The manufacturer has a target goal of 1 million hybrids sold globally by 2012.

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News•April 4, 2006

All-New Lexus Hybrid to Make World Debut at New York International Automobile Show

TORRANCE, CA – Lexus will unveil its all-new LS luxury hybrid sedan at the New York International Automobile Show. According to Toyota, Lexus' hybrid version of the upcoming model-year 2007 LS sedan will introduce new standards in styling, engineering, technology, safety, and performance.

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