EPA hydraulic hybrid for UPS trucks tested in Detroit
The EPA and Eaton Corp introduce a hydraulic hybrid drive for UPS delivery trucks to cut fuel use by 60 to 70 percent. UPS will test the system on Detroit streets this August, aiming to recover about $7,000 per truck in under three years through fuel savings and reduced brake wear.
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EPA probes benzene rules at BP Texas City refinery
The EPA investigates possible air pollution violations at BP s Texas City refinery after an explosion last year that killed 15. Documents reviewed by Dow Jones show concerns over benzene emissions from wastewater and whether enhanced biodegradation units function properly. BP says units remove benzene as designed and effective testing was inadequate in parts of BP s earlier responses.
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Best Buy tests bringing Apple computers back
Richfield Minnesota Best Buy Co Inc is testing Apple Computer full line sales in seven stores. The move follows a four week test and aims to expand Mac sales across the chain after previously dropping Apple computers in 1998 due to slow demand.
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