"The Clean Fleet Conference is a direct response to air quality issues in
Michigan driving us to investigate options for reducing emissions in both
heavy and light duty vehicles, particularly diesel-powered vehicles," said Jim
Croce, CEO, NextEnergy.S. He has written several studies, including
Automotive Aftermarket, Hybrids + Competing Automotive Powerplants,
Advanced Automotive Materials, Automotive Diagnostic Products, World
OEM Automotive Electronics, World Motorcycles , and Automotive
Aftermarket in China.

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Energy
* Cheryl Newton - deputy director, Air and Radiation Division, U.

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In addition to the H2ICE shuttle program, Ford is partnering with BP
to place a fleet of Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicles on California, Michigan, and
Florida roads as part of a U. - 4:30 p.

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"The affordable, readily available transportation
solutions for commercial and municipal fleets highlighted by the conference
are helping reduce harmful emissions, drive down fuel costs and lessen our
dependency on imported oil as a fuel source.

Conference panels will feature dialogue on the following topics:
* U. Vinson Hellwig - chief, Air Quality Division , Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality
* Stephanie Sung - project manager, Clean Cities, U.
Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
* Bill VanAmburg - executive vice president, WestStart/CALSTART Hybrid
Truck Users Forum
* John Kargul - director of technology transfer, U. Lunani has successfully led
a number of key top management assignments with leading vehicle
manufacturers and Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Europe
and Japan. He also has managed development of the product-creation
process for a leading Japanese automaker .

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Ford Applauds the Bush Administration Commitment to Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies

Ford Motor Company is producing eight V-10, E-450 shuttle buses powered by
hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) for the state of Florida for use
in the Orlando-area. Earlier in May, Ford announced a multi -year partnership
that will place at least five hydrogen-powered Ford shuttles in operation next
year in California's Coachella Valley. EPA Office of
Transportation and Air Quality
* Jody Pollok - executive director, Michigan Corn Growers Association
* Mark Summers - vehicle superintendent , Birmingham Public Schools;
Chairperson, Fleet Management Committee for the Michigan Association of
Pupil Transportation
* Dawn Fenton - manager, Technical and Policy Programs, Diesel Technology
Forum

In addition to NextEnergy, the Michigan Clean Fleet Conference is
sponsored by the EPA Region 5 Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative, the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality and the State of Michigan Department of
Labor and Economic Growth - Energy Office.
His duties include shaping Freedonia Group's automotive research
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The conference features panel discussions focusing on the various
strategies, fuels and technologies available to assist fleets in conserving
fuel and decreasing emissions.S.

ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Increased Sales of Hybrid Vehicles

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more than 25,000 new hybrid vehicles were registered in California,
the most of any state in the United States. 626-744-5600,
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Ford is the only automaker actively developing four alternative-fuel
technologies: gasoline-electric hybrids, clean diesels, hydrogen internal
combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells. The Ford Escape Hybrid, the
industry's first hybrid SUV, went on sale in 2004 and has received numerous
awards , including being named the 2005 North American Truck of the Year.L.

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Like the President, we believe hydrogen fuel is a
critical part of our future. He has
spoken at a number of conferences and has contributed to numerous
publications.

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John Boesel is president and CEO of WestStart-CALSTART , a
non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors
to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies
that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil,
reduce global warming, and create jobs.com

Mahesh Lunani is a partner in the North American Automotive
Practice and has more than 12 years of professional experience,
including six years at Ford Motor Company.

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With a commitment to creating a better world through innovation, technical
excellence and alternative-fuel vehicle development, Mary Ann Wright, Ford
director of sustainable mobility technologies and hybrid programs, joined the
President for the advanced vehicle technologies event at a hydrogen fueling
station in northeast Washington DC.

Prior to assuming his current
position, John served as executive vice president of the organization
with the responsibility of developing and managing the organization's
advanced transportation technology research and development programs.

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Ford plans to produce up to 100 V-10, E-450 hydrogen buses for delivery to
fleet customers in 2006.S..org

Lance Ealey leads the Automotive Practice at The Freedonia Group. Prior to joining Freedonia Group, Ealey was a
senior automotive consultant with the Cleveland office of McKinsey +
Company for 12 years.

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-- Ford partners with BP to place Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle fleets on
California, Michigan, and Florida roads as part of a U.
-- We are actively developing four alternative-fuel technologies:
gasoline-electric hybrids, clean diesels, hydrogen internal combustion
engines and hydrogen fuel cells.

WASHINGTON, Ford Motor Company applauded
President Bush's announcement today of $64 million in federal funds for 70 new
projects at universities and national laboratories that have been selected to
conduct basic research in support of the hydrogen economy.

NextEnergy Center Hosts the Michigan Clean Fleet Conference

The conference, taking place Wednesday, March 22, from
8:30 a.S. shows registrations for
new hybrid vehicles increased by 81 percent in 2004 compared to 2003,
according to an article by The Associated Press. He is knowledgeable about a variety of advanced
transportation technologies and fuels including fuel cells, hybrid
electric , electric, natural gas and hydrogen.businesswire.

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"At Ford, we are not only delivering leading-edge technology, we're
also bringing to market smart technology that the customer values and the
environment appreciates."
Ford Motor Company displayed a Ford Focus Fuel Cell vehicle and a hydrogen
powered E-450 shuttle bus at the presidential news event.m. All
of the panels include representatives from local fleets currently utilizing
clean technologies or fuels in their vehicles.

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7 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and includes
many of the benefits of a hydrogen fuel cell, but at a fraction of the cost., spotlights technologies, fuels and funding for cleaner
air and transportation cost savings . Each panel discussion is moderated by an
industry representative and composed of noted authorities and companies. EPA
and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while
significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution
* Hybrid technologies, including gas-electric and hydraulic hybrid
vehicles
* Funding opportunities for all of the emissions and fuel consumption
reduction technologies discussed at the conference

Matt Roush, editor of the Great Lakes IT Report and Michigan Energy
Report, will be the moderator , reporting live on WWJ from the NextEnergy
Center during the conference.

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-- Ford producing up to 100 hydrogen-powered E-450 shuttles for use
in 2006.m.

Speakers at the conference include:
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demonstration project.S. Department of Energy demonstration project. Lunani has been intensively
involved in globalization and expansion into emerging markets. PR Contact: Dan Criscenti,
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Ford Motor Company is advancing hydrogen fuel technologies as a way of
reducing emissions and decreasing our nation's energy dependence on fossil
fuels. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to
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"As our chairman Bill Ford has said, 'when innovative technology is
supported by forward-thinking leaders in government and private industry,
great things begin to emerge'," said Wright, chief engineer of the Ford Escape
Hybrid.
In this role, he worked with automotive and truck OEMs in research,
development and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles and
technologies.

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Experts say the
increase in sales is due, in part, to the belief that consumers are
being socially responsible by purchasing hybrid vehicles .

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Operating these demonstration vehicles in real world situations creates the
opportunity to collect data and advance the development of hydrogen-based
technologies.Conference focuses on driving technologies , fuels and funding for cleaner air

DETROIT, Continuing efforts to encourage economic
competitiveness , advance energy security and promote a healthier environment,
NextEnergy is hosting the Michigan Clean Fleet Conference at its headquarters
in TechTown, Detroit. EPA's diesel engine standards and fuel requirements, including
diesel retrofit technologies
* Alternative fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol and natural gas
* Idle and fuel reduction technologies/techniques, including the SmartWay
Transport Partnership -- a voluntary collaboration between the U. PR Contact: Corinne Gangloff, 440-684-1261 ext. He can share his expertise on automotive engineering,
automotive fuel cells and hybrids. An online
registration form is available at http://www.com/

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Developed by Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, the V-10, E-450
hydrogen shuttle is powered by a hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE),
which is a traditional internal combustion engine that is modified to run on
hydrogen, rather than gasoline. Compared with today's gasoline engines , the
H2ICE delivers up to a 99.