Vacation Season Accompanied by High Gas Prices

As Americans gear up for summer vacation season, a watchful eye is cast toward the infamous gas pump and its ever-rising price per gallon. Those headed for a sun-filled week at the beach or relaxing mountain escape will likely budget more and more cash to get the family to its chosen pleasure-packed destination as gas prices continue to steadily rise.

High gas prices can be found around the country as Americans gear up for the summer vacation season. Credit: www.eia.gov

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Auto Manufacturers Receive Green Awards

Since the beginning of the year, several major automotive manufacturers have received awards for their efforts to lower emissions, improve environmental quality, and reduce America's costly energy consumption by initiating better manufacturing practices and increasing production of more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. While the task of achieving America's energy independence is tremendously daunting and no one group could possibly halt the country's use of foreign oil supply, auto manufacturers can make an enormous difference, and their "green" endeavors should be highly commended.

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Consortium Updates
From the Office of the Executive Director
CCBC's Terry Wolfe Receives Teaching Award
NAFTC Showcases Training & Odyssey at AFVI Conference
Empowering Kids! WVU Earth Day!
OCC Hosts Automotive Technology Department Open House
NAFTC Hosts Miles Automotive Group Training
NAFTC Exhibits at ATMC Conference

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