Fuel News
May 12, 2008

Each week, check out Automotive Fleet's Fuel News to keep up to date with the latest fuel trends and fuel-management products.


May 12, 2008
Chrysler Offers Gas Price Protection
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. --- Chrysler LLC has launched a gas price protection policy that shields vehicle buyers from the risk of further spikes in fuel prices.full story

May 12, 2008
Crude Oil Price at $125.28/Barrel
NEW YORK --- Crude oil prices on Monday, May 12, stabilized a little on the New York Mercantile Exchange as the dollar posted gains against the euro and yen, UPI reported. full story

May 12, 2008
Waste Management to Power Trucks With Landfill Gas
HOUSTON, Texas --- Waste Management Inc., the nation's largest trash collector, and the Linde Group, a major provider of natural gas, have unveiled plans to build a plant to purify and liquefy landfill gas for use as truck fuel. full story

May 12, 2008
Tips to Keep Tires Fuel Efficient
LOS ANGELES --- Motorists can improve fuel efficiency by making the right choices when purchasing and caring for their tires. full story

May 12, 2008
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Wins Bay Area CNG Contract
SEAL BEACH, Calif. --- Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has been awarded the contract to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and provide operations and maintenance for the CNG fueling station located near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio. full story

May 12, 2008
Trucking Group Urges Congressional Action to Lower Fuel Costs
ARLINGTON, Va. --- American Trucking Associations State Vice President Mike Card last week called on Congress to support the trucking industry's efforts to reduce fuel consumption and address the escalating cost of fuel. full story

May 09, 2008
Average U.S. Gasoline Price at $3.613
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- For the sixth week in a row the U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline moved higher, according to a weekly report released Wednesday by the Energy Department. full story

May 10, 2008
Volvo Trucks' Hybrid Technology Used for Trash Collection in Sweden
GOTHENBURG, Sweden --- Volvo Trucks is taking a major step toward commercialization of its hybrid technology for heavy vehicles by launching two hybrid garbage trucks that will be tested in Sweden by trash-collection firms Renova and Ragn-Sells. full story

May 10, 2008
Hybrid Registrations Continue to Rise
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. --- Nationwide registrations for new hybrid vehicles rose to 350,289 registrations in 2007 -- a 38 percent increase from 2006, according to R. L. Polk & Co. full story




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