J.D. Power and Associates to Release Automotive Environmental Index on August 31

Just before holiday travelers head out for the long Labor Day weekend, J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2006 Alternative Powertrain Study, which for the first time also includes an Automotive Environmental Index (AEI).

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J.D. Power and Associates will release the results at 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 31.

The Alternative Powertrain Study examines consumer perceptions regarding hybrid, diesel and flexible fuel vehicles. The AEI is a combination of technical information and consumer-reported data. The AEI combines Environmental Protection Agency data and voice-of-the-customer responses on fuel economy, air pollution scores and greenhouse gas emissions.

Automotive analysts will be available for interviews regarding the 2006 Alternative Powertrain Study and AEI list after 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 31. To schedule an interview, please contact:

  John Tews                                Syvetril Perryman
  Director, Media Relations                Media Relations Associate
  Troy, Mich.                              Westlake Village, Calif.
  (248) 312-4119                           (805) 418-8103
  john.tews@jdpa.com                       syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com

  About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting, training and customer satisfaction. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies. www.jdpower.com

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

PRNewswire -- Aug. 29

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