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Articlesby Joe BohnMay 1, 2007

What's the Early Report on the New 2008 Diesel Engines?

Questions linger regarding the reliability and serviceability of the new powertrain’s emissions systems. However, the technology isn’t all that new; with a proven history of reliability, it is designed to minimally impact drivers and serviceability.

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NewsApril 25, 2007

LeasePlan Introduces GreenPlan to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS – Business drivers are more aware of the important role they play in reducing environmental pollution and are willing to act on it, as shown by a worldwide LeasePlan survey amongst business drivers. To facilitate this, LeasePlan introduces the new global initiative GreenPlan to support businesses to realize 'greener' fleets.

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NewsApril 18, 2007

Nissan Commits to Clean Diesel Engine in Maxima in 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nissan has announced plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine co-developed with its partner, Renault, and will clear U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II Bin 5 emissions requirements.

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NewsApril 9, 2007

Dallas Fleet Turns to Biodiesel With Special Additive

DALLAS --- The city of Dallas has started running much of its fleet on biodiesel fuel that contains a new additive to reduce NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions, one of the primary causes of the ozone pollution problem in North Texas.

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NewsApril 2, 2007

Supreme Court Rules Greenhouse Gases Subject to Regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Supreme Court today rejected the Bush administration's policy of refusing to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions.

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NewsApril 2, 2007

Senate Bill Seeks to Nationalize Calif. Tailpipe Greenhouse Gas Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (both R-Maine) have introduced a measure (S.1073) that would require automakers to reduce new vehicle greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent below 2002 levels by 2016.

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NewsMarch 29, 2007

Cummins Approves B-20 Biodiesel Blends

LOUISVILLE, KY – Cummins biodiesel B-20 blends have been approved for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC, and ISB engines. This includes the recently released 2007 products.

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NewsMarch 27, 2007

Caterpillar C9 with ACERT Technology for 2007 Certified by EPA

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. has received 2007 on-highway certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the C9 engine equipped with ACERT Technology. This technology positions Caterpillar to meet future EPA emissions regulations and provides a long-term emissions solution for the global on-highway engine market.

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NewsMarch 20, 2007

New Emission Standards to Boost Truck Leasing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tougher emissions standards for vehicles are expected to provide a boost to the truck fleet leasing market.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2007

Infinity Partners with PHH Arval and Environmental Defense to Go “Climate Neutral”

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Infinity Property and Casualty Corp. has jointed the PHH GreenFleet program, developed jointly by PHH Arval and Environmental Defense in an effort to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fleets.

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