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Coverage of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative-fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, emissions reduction, decarbonization, environmental regulations, and strategies for building more sustainable fleet operations.

News•August 10, 2012

SmartDrive Study Finds Eco-Driving Improves Fuel Economy for Waste-Hauling Fleets

SAN DIEGO – SmartDrive Systems, a provider of driving intelligence solutions that improve safety, reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced the results of its Waste-Hauling Fleet Fuel Efficiency Study.

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News•August 10, 2012

New Detroit DT12 Transmission Enhances Fuel Efficiency and Performance

NAPA VALLEY, CA – Detroit Diesel Corporation showcased the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.

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News•August 10, 2012

Frito-Lay Rolls Out Growing Fleet of All-electric Delivery Trucks in California

PLANO, TEXAS – PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America announced the growth of Frito-Lay's California electric truck fleet, which, by the end of 2012, will be home to 105 all-electric delivery trucks, the largest deployment in any state, according to the company.

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News•August 8, 2012

Green Fleet Conference Adds Medium-Duty Track

TORRANCE, CA - The Green Fleet Conference, to be held Oct. 2-3 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, introduces an all-new medium-duty truck track.

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News•August 3, 2012

Report: Diesel Engines Are Here for Decades to Come

Washington, D.C. – Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. for “decades to come because of their power and efficiency”, according to a newly released study prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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News•August 3, 2012

UPS Gets A+ For Sustainability

ATLANTA - UPS published its latest annual Sustainability Report, becoming one of only 10 U.S. corporations registered to date this year with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to have achieved A+ status for superior transparency, according to the company.

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News•August 3, 2012

Waste Management Introduces Fleet of CNG Trucks in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY – Waste Management has launched a new local fleet of 25 clean-burning CNG trucks and unveiled Louisville's first public-access, 24-hour compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•August 1, 2012

Propane in the Park

Propane industry experts came together for Wisconsin Clean Cities "Propane in the Park" event to educate Milwaukee-area fleets about clean propane autogas technology.

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News•August 1, 2012

Smith Electric Vehicles Launches Production of All-Electric Newton Step Van

KANSAS CITY, MO - Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., unveiled the Newton Step Van, an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle built on the versatile Newton platform that features a walk-in body produced by Indiana-based Utilimaster.

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News•August 1, 2012

Propane in the Park Event Showcases Alt Fuel Technology for Fleets

MILWAUKEE – Propane autogas industry experts came together for Wisconsin Clean Cities’ “Propane in the Park” event to educate Milwaukee-area fleets about clean propane autogas technology.

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