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News•June 21, 2005

EPA Rejects CA, NY, and CT Oxygenate Petitions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will deny petitions made by the states of California, New York, and Connecticut to waive the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline (RFG), according to the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).

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News•June 21, 2005

Nissan Picks Tennessee Plant to Manufacture its First Hybrid Car

NASHVILLE, TN -- Nissan Motor Co. announced it has picked its assembly plant in Tennessee for production of its first more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle.

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News•June 21, 2005

U.S. Senate Debate on EPAct Commences

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 14, 2005, the U.S. Senate began debate on S.10, The Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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News•June 21, 2005

Hybrid Taxis Encounter Catch-22 of Regulation in New York City

NEW YORK -- Last October, New York City officials held a special auction of 27 heavily discounted taxi medallions that could be used only with cabs powered by natural gas or by a combination of gasoline and electricity, according to the New York Times.

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News•June 7, 2005

Nissan Setting 50,000 U.S. Sales Goal for Upcoming Altima Hybrid

TOKYO – Nissan Motor Co. aims to sell 50,000 Altima hybrids per year in the United States, starting next year with U.S. production of the car, according to Automotive News.

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News•June 7, 2005

Jetta Hybrid May be Headed for U.S.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – German automaker Volkswagen may introduce a hybrid Jetta sedan in the United States in two years, according to Edmunds.com.

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News•by Staff•June 7, 2005

Program to Provide Funding to Create Propane-Powered Vehicle Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A partnership between the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and the Department of Energy Clean Cities (DOECC) is funding projects to create propane-powered vehicle programs that increase the number of propane gallons sold, reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, and reduce pollution from conventionally powered vehicles, according to Sandra Loi, projects coordinator for the Propane Education & Research Council.

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News•June 7, 2005

DaimlerChrysler Increases Fuel-Cell Vehicle Presence in California

SACRAMENTO, CA – DaimlerChrysler announced on June 1 the delivery of two fuel-cell vehicles to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District). The government agency will place the DaimlerChrysler F-Cells in daily use.

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News•June 7, 2005

EPA Will Delay Retail Compliance Date for Ultra-Sulfur Diesel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – To facilitate the transition to the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, the EPA announced plans to issue a rule later this year to delay the compliance date for the retail sale of ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel next year, according to Fleet Focus, the e-mail newsletter produced by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).

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News•June 7, 2005

Most Hybrid Vehicles Not as Cost-Effective as They Seem, Reports Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices might not find the relief they expect by turning to hybrids, according to Edmunds.com.

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