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3M completes certification process for its first CNG Tank

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3M recently completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas (CNG) tank. The tank will be showcased at the NTEA Work Truck Show, 6-8 March in Indianapolis, Ind. Alternative Fuel Solutions of Mahaffey, Penn.; Earlier post.) These companies include OEM Systems of Okarche, Okla.;

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Four new corporate partners join DOE National Clean Fleets Partnership

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Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the new partners at Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana. This public-private partnership helps large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Indianapolis, Ind. This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014.

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