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attempt to regulate greenhouse gases. E&MU California Emissions Plan Pushes New EnginesCalifornia cleanair regulators propose to force all older highway trucks running within state boundaries to be retrofitted first with diesel particulate filters, costing 8,000 to 20,000 and more, and then with equipment that reduces output of nitrogen oxides, in complicated, staggered schedule in effect from through California Outlines Global Warming PlanCalifornia outlined for the first time the broadest extend layoffs to as long as six months at its Indianapolis plant that makes diesel engines for Ford Motor Co.

California Outlines Global Warming PlanCalifornia outlined for the first time the broadest Environmental Protection Agency on how to regulate greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, calling for the creation of new emissionstrading program and increased renewableenergy production, Bloomberg News reported. California, Washington Cell Phone Laws Take EffectLaws prohibiting handheld cell phones take effect in California and Washington state, the Associated Press reported. Nokia Gets Antitrust Approval for Navteq AcquisitionFinnish mobile phone maker Nokia received European antitrust approval to complete its 8. 1 billion purchase of Navteq Corp., Chicagobased provider of digital maps for invehicle navigation systems.

Navistar Raises Prices on International Brand TrucksCiting high commodity prices, Navistar International Corp. Navistar Returns to NYSE Posts 162 Mln. MORE NEWS PRINT EDITION PAGE ONEWeek of 7, Truck Tonnage Rises 3. 3U. S. Jobless Claims Fall 58,000 for WeekInitial jobless claims fell by 58,000 last week, the Labor Department said More Technology FMCSA Cracking Down on Rogue Interstate Moving CompaniesThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will continue to target rogue interstate moving companies that violate federal consumer protection and safety regulations.

Navistar Raises Prices on International Brand TrucksCiting high commodity prices, Navistar International Corp. Truck Stops See Increase in Diesel Thefts as Fuel Prices SoarAn executive with Pilot Travel Centers said the number of diesel fuel thefts has soared this year. large pickups, Bloomberg News reported. Roadcheck Shows Improved Safety Compliance, CVSA SaysThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said that its recent Roadcheck 08 threeday safety check yielded the lowest outofservice rate in two decades. Diesel Dips for Week Falls 7. 8 in JuneThe average price of gallon of retail diesel dipped cent last week, to 4. Tags: fuel prices, safety, trucks