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NewsAugust 1, 2002

EPA Seeks to Reduce Engine Idling

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering grants of up to $200,000 to organizations that will work with truck fleets to reduce idling.

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NewsAugust 1, 2002

Caterpillar Cites Harm From EPA Diesel Rules

Caterpillar Inc. officials said July 29, 2002 that the government's new regulations on diesel engine emissions are full of inconsistencies that will be harmful to the economy and environment, the Peoria, IL Journal Star reported.

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NewsAugust 1, 2002

Nissan to Start Selling Fuel Cell Cars in 2003

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced July 30, 2002 that it plans to sell its first fuel cell car next year, two years earlier than the original plan for a launch in 2005.

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NewsAugust 1, 2002

Honda to Lease Fuel Cell Car in U.S

The race is on to get clean-burning fuel-cell-powered vehicles -- at least a handful of them -- onto U.S. roads, and Honda Motor Co. on July 24 claimed it is in the lead, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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NewsJuly 25, 2002

Ford Pursues 25% Fuel Gain

Ford announced July 22 that when drivers of some 2004 Ford Explorers accelerate, the pedal will connect to a computer, which will control the engine. Ford claims the computer controls will save fuel and cut emissions.

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NewsJuly 25, 2002

BP Teams with "The Ride" for Clean Diesel Bus Project

BP announced it has entered into an agreement to supply the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) with a cleaner-burning diesel fuel for the agency's entire bus fleet.

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NewsJuly 25, 2002

Wright Express Employees Honored for Their Patriotic Efforts

On Wednesday, July 10, John H. Bubar, brigadier general of Maine Air National Guard in Augusta, visited Wright Express to present two employees with awards honoring their dedicated assistance to the U.S. National Guard and Reserve.

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NewsJuly 18, 2002

Voyager Expanding Card Acceptance at AAMCO and Pep Boys

U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. has announced an increase of fuel, maintenance, service and repair facilities accepting the Voyager card.

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NewsJuly 18, 2002

Diesel Price Up 0.6 Cent; Fourth Straight Increase

The Department of Energy announced July 15 that the price of diesel fuel across the nation rose 0.6 cent per gallon to $1.30.

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NewsJuly 18, 2002

EPA Joins Cal Fuel Cell Partnership

The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) announced July 12 that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the OEMs, fuel cell companies, energy providers, and government agencies supporting the organization.

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