Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX Now on Sale

TORRANCE, CA – The redesigned, natural gas-powered 2006 Honda Civic GX is now on sale with an MSRP of $24,440. The 2006 Civic GX achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 28/39 miles per gasoline-gallon equivalent.

NewWave Communications Improves Efficiency Using GPS

SIKESTON, MO - In addition cutting down on fuel use, GPS has helped NewWave Communications guarantee customers a two-hour appointment block instead of the typical four hours cable companies are notorious for.

Ford Unveils the Transit Connect at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO – The European-engineered Transit Connect will be available in the summer.

BP Begins Selling Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel in California

BP announced June 14 that its cleaner-burning, ultra-low sulfur ECD-1 diesel fuel will now be sold at all of its California ARCO and AM/PM retail outlets, where diesel is sold. BP has begun to invest in new retail sites as the company expands its presence in the region with fueling and convenience outlets.

Freightliner Custom Chassis Ramps Up Hybrid Delivery Vehicle Production

GAFFNEY, S.C. – FedEx Express has added 18 hybrid-electric-powered walk-in vans built by Freightliner Custom Chassis to its delivery fleet.

Streicher Mobile Fueling Completes Reincorporation and Name Change to SMF Energy Corporation

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. (SMF) has completed its reincorporation in the state of Delaware by merging with and into its wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary. As a result of the reincorporation, Streicher has changed its name to SMF Energy Corporation. The NASDAQ ticker symbol, FUEL, will not change.

DaimlerChrysler Outlines Commitment to Alternative Fuels at National Biodiesel Board Conference

California Tops Gasoline Prices Again

According to the WEX Index of fuel prices across the country, California once again leads with the highest pump prices in the nation. All the cities in the top 10 highest-priced locations in the Index were above the national average of $1.41 per gallon, but San Francisco and Los Angeles exceeded the average by 20 cents or more per gallon.

Quantum Develops Plug-In Hybrid Version of Ford F-150

IRVINE, CA - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. said it has developed a new plug-in hybrid version of the Ford F-150 pickup truck and will be providing the vehicle directly to fleet customers.