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NewsAugust 16, 2012

Gas Prices Move Upward Nationally But See Major Regional Differences

WASHINGTON – AAA reported that gas prices are still moving higher, with the national average for self-serve gasoline at $3.70, which is up 8 cents from the previous week and up 31 cents from a month ago.

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NewsAugust 14, 2012

Report Says More Than 8 Million Cars Expected to Have Stop-Start Systems by 2017

ORLANDO, FL – A new study from Lux Research predicts the expansion of start-stop engine technology to more than 8 million new vehicles over the next five years as automakers work to meet fuel-economy standards, AAA reported.

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NewsAugust 14, 2012

EIA Says U.S. Gasoline Consumption Lower During First Half of 2012 Than in 2011

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that gasoline consumption during the first quarter of 2012 was 124,000 bbl/d less than during the same period in 2011 but gas prices remained high.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

GM Ventures Invests in Company Developing Lightweight Steel

DETROIT – General Motors Ventures LLC, a subsidiary created by the automaker, has invested in The NanoSteel Company, which has created a new lightweight steel technology

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ArticlesAugust 7, 2012

2012 AFLA Conference to Focus on Innovation

Scheduled for Sept.10-12 in San Antonio, the 2012 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) Conference is centered on the principles of innovation, all from the perspective of the commercial fleet manager.

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NewsAugust 6, 2012

Wright Express Reports Rapidly Increasing Wholesale Fuel Prices But Forecasts a Drop

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME - Rapid increases in wholesale gasoline and diesel prices are driving retail prices upward, especially in the Midwest, according to a new report from Wright Express.

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NewsAugust 2, 2012

FairPoint Communications Cuts Fleet Idling Time by 42 Percent Over Four Months

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Telecommunications company FairPoint Communications successfully reduced its fleet fuel use and emissions by implementing an anti-idling program in partnership with the American Lung Association.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

Report Says Gas Prices to Stay Flat or Climb Through Labor Day

WASHINGTON - For the month of August, AAA said gasoline prices have historically declined in seven out of the last ten years, but the company is predicting that gas prices in this month in 2012 will remain flat or move up slightly.

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NewsJuly 30, 2012

Wright Express Construction Industry Fuel Consumption Index Shows Increase in June

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – Wright Express (WEX) has released the latest results of its Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which found an increase of 0.8% in June, 2012, when compared to June 2011.

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NewsJuly 26, 2012

Analysts Find First Half of 2012 Sets MPG Record for Automotive Fuel Efficiency

WASHINGTON - Analysts Baum & Associates found that from January to June 2012, the average fuel economy of new passenger vehicles was 23.8 mpg.

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