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With 250 electric refuse trucks now in service, Republic Services is learning that scaling a new powertrain depends as much on routes, drivers, technicians, and daily operations as it does on the truck itself.
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BOULDER, CO - The global economic recession has taken a huge toll on medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) truck sales in many regions. At the same time, the precipitous rise of oil prices has sent diesel fuel costs to near record highs in many countries.
Read More →PAISLEY, FL - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (TTE), announced that they are entering into a joint venture with Energy Technology Services Co., Ltd.
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OAK PARK, MI - Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that it has delivered its 1000th Balance Hybrid Electric Truck to Purolator, Azure's largest customer.
Read More →SALEM, OR - The McCoy Freightliner Green Transportation Conference Jan. 11 featured expert insights on the benefits of clean-burning propane autogas from Blue Star Gas President Jeff Stewart, who provided three Blue Star autogas vehicles for test driving.
Read More →MIAMI - Ryder System, Inc. has signed its first Flex-to-Green lease agreement with Source Interlink Companies, Inc. Ryder's alternative-fuel fleet includes compressed and liquid natural gas vehicles, as well as hybrid vehicles,
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DETROIT - Nissan said its e-NV200 Concept is a preview of a near-future production version of a full-electric vehicle. The automaker said it’s targeting the vehicle primarily for fleet use.
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WALTHAM, MA - A123 Systems will supply complete lithium-ion battery packs to VIA Motors, an electric vehicle company building next-generation electrified trucks, vans and SUVs. Former GM vice chairman Bob Lutz recently joined VIA as well.
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Fleets looking to lower operational costs should focus on strategies designed to cut back on fuel and maintenance expenses.
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A homegrown fuel, propane autogas provides many environmental benefits, as well as decreased maintenance costs and increased engine longevity.
Read More →BIRMINGHAM, AL - The JEMS is an integrated plug-in system powered by application-specific battery packs. The system provides power for the aerial device, truck cabin heating and air conditioning, and export power for hand tools and other electrical accessories.
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