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NewsDecember 6, 2012

University of Michigan Finds U.S. New-Vehicle Fuel Economy at Record High, Emissions at Record Low

ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute found that the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. was at a record high of 24.1 mpg in November.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

DOE and EPA Release 2013 Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have officially released their 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides readers with EPA fuel economy rating information for new vehicles.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

EPA Report Details Key Technologies Boosting MPG and Reducing Emissions

WASHINGTON - The EPA's report details the number of current vehicles on the market today that can meet federal emissions standards in 2016, 2020, and 2025, in addition to discussing the latest technologies.

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NewsDecember 4, 2012

AAA Says Gas Prices to Continue Falling Through End of Year

WASHINGTON - AAA is predicting that gas prices will keep falling and end up at an average between $3.20 and $3.40 a gallon by New Year’s Day.

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 4, 2012

Why Wright Express Changed Its Name to WEX

The two primary factors prompting the name change were the diversification of its product lines and the international expansion of its business. WEX provides services in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia.

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ArticlesDecember 4, 2012

Fleets Controlling Costs With Driver Training and Rightsizing

Emkay’s Brad Vliek outlines how the four fleet cost centers — fuel, tire replacement, maintenance, and preventive maintenance oil drains — have influenced the way fleets have done business in 2012 and what to expect in 2013.

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NewsNovember 21, 2012

GM Researching Tire Technology to Improve Fuel Economy

DETROIT - GM said new tire technologies could result in up to a 7% improvement in fuel economy, according to some estimates.

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NewsNovember 20, 2012

AT&T Kept Fleet Running Post-Sandy With Fuel Trucks and Special Modules for CNG Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA Post-Sandy, AT&T emergency response plan helped ensure access to fuel for its traditional and compressed natural gas-fueled fleet vehicles and for its employees.

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NewsNovember 20, 2012

AAA Says Gas Prices Declining and Access to Fuel in Northeast Improving

WASHINGTON – AAA released its latest fuel prices report for this week, noting that the average nationwide price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.42. Prices have continued to fall since September.

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NewsNovember 19, 2012

2014 Fiesta to Feature 1.0L EcoBoost Engine

DEARBORN, MI – Ford plans to bring its 1.0L EcoBoost engine, which the automaker debuted in Europe, to the United States in the 2014-MY Fiesta. The automaker said it expects the vehicle to be the most-fuel efficient non-hybrid car available in the U.S. when it goes on sale.

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