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News•February 16, 2006

Arizona Legislation Seeks to Promote E85 Use

MARICOPA, Ariz. --- Arizona State Rep. Tom Boone (R-Glendale), who became an advocate for E85 and biodiesel use while serving as CFO for Deer Valley Unified School District, has sponsored two state bills aimed at promoting production of those fuels, according to a report in the Arizona Republic newspaper.

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News•February 15, 2006

Average Gasoline Prices Fall Nearly 6 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline lost 5.8 cents to hit $2.284 per gallon, as of Feb. 13. That's 38.6 cents higher than the price during the same period last year, according to the Energy Department.

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News•February 15, 2006

Quantum to Develop Hydrogen Hybrid SUV for Army

IRVINE, Calif. --- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. has been awarded a contract to develop a hydrogen-fueled Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle for the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC).

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News•February 15, 2006

Cleveland Transit to Test GM Hybrid Propulsion Technology

CLEVELAND --- The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is testing a transit vehicle powered by General Motors' hybrid propulsion technology. The vehicle will be used for the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) initiative called Silver Line.

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News•February 15, 2006

Toyota to Introduce Camry Hybrid at Toronto Auto Show

TORONTO --- Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) will unveil a hybrid version of its Camry at the 2006 Canadian International Auto Show, scheduled for Feb. 17-26 in Toronto.

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News•February 14, 2006

DaimlerChrysler Commits Largest Order of Fuel Cell Vehicles to LAX

LOS ANGELES – DaimlerChrysler has presented the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with five fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz cars to use in its fleet.

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News•February 14, 2006

MPG Rating Ranks Last for U.S. Drivers When Selecting a Vehicle

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Forty-six percent of U.S. consumers said that a vehicle's purchase price was the most important consideration when buying a vehicle.

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News•February 14, 2006

Chicago Taxis to Go Green With Ford Hybrids

CHICAGO – Ford is working with the city of Chicago to put hybrid vehicles into service as taxi cabs beginning in 2007, as part of a plan being considered by the Chicago City Council. Ford is loaning the city an Escape Hybrid to serve as a training and education tool with taxi fleets and the public.

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News•February 14, 2006

Wright Express Reports Fourth-Quarter Results

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE – Wright Express Corporation has reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005. Total revenues increased 28 percent to $64.4 million from $50.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2004.

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News•February 9, 2006

U.S. Gasoline Prices Drop 1.5 Cents

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline dropped 1.5 cents to hit 234.2 cents per gallon, as of Feb. 6.

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