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NewsMarch 6, 2006

Work Truck Show Addresses Emissions and Chassis Changes

ATLANTA – Medium- and light-duty OEMs met with buyers and body builders at the Feb. 28 Work Truck Show held in Atlanta. Discussions included limitations and chassis changes that will result from lower emissions engine designs.

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NewsMarch 6, 2006

Volvo Increases Engine Prices to Offset Costs of Meeting Emissions Standards

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Trucks North America has announced that it will increase engine prices by up to U.S. $7,500 to offset the costs of meeting emissions standards.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2006

TRALA Files Comments With EPA Opposing California Reefer Emissions Rule

ALEXANDRIA, VA – TRALA has filed written comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing the request by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for federal authorization to implement stricter emission standards for transport refrigeration units (TRUs).

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NewsFebruary 7, 2006

President's Budget for Clean Diesel Retrofit Programs Strong First Step

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bush administration has released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2007, which begins Oct. 1, 2006. Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement in response to the President's $50 million request for programs supported by the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) – a bipartisan law authored by Sens. George Voinovich (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-DE):

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NewsFebruary 7, 2006

President's Budget for Clean Diesel Retrofit Programs Strong First Step

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bush administration has released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2007, which begins Oct. 1, 2006. Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement in response to the President's $50 million request for programs supported by the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) – a bipartisan law authored by Sens. George Voinovich (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-DE):

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NewsJanuary 30, 2006

Ford Showing World's First Ethanol-Fueled Hybrid at D.C. Auto Show

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company is developing a new research vehicle that combines hybrid-electric power and flexible-fuel capability. Unveiled at the D.C. Auto Show, the Ford Escape Hybrid E-85 aims to help reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2006

Ford Showing World's First Ethanol-Fueled Hybrid at D.C. Auto Show

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company is developing a new research vehicle that combines hybrid-electric power and flexible-fuel capability. Unveiled at the D.C. Auto Show, the Ford Escape Hybrid E-85 aims to help reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2006

Cummins Awarded Diesel Emissions Reduction Project by California South Coast AQMD

COLUMBUS, IN – Cummins Inc. will participate in a public-private partnership led by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to demonstrate advanced diesel engine emissions control systems meeting the EPA 2010 on-highway standard.

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NewsDecember 13, 2005

New Ford Mid-Size Cars Are Tops for Low Emissions

DEARBORN, MI — The new mid-size cars from Ford and Mercury are at the top of the list of low-emissions vehicles.

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NewsDecember 8, 2005

N.Y. Board Passes Tighter Emission Regulations

ALBANY, N.Y. --- Following California's lead, the New York State Environmental Board recently passed tighter restrictions on automotive emissions.

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