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Leasingby StaffMarch 27, 2009

UPS Unveiling of New Denver CNG Vehicle Fleet Postponed

DENVER – "Inclement weather" has postponed the media event unveiling of 43 of the company's 300 trucks powered by compressed natural gas in Commerce City, Colo., according to UPS.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

County May Add 1,000 EVs to Its Fleet

Sonoma County, Calif. has applied for up to $3 million in state and U.S. Energy Department grants to install charging stations and convert existing fuel-electric hybrid vehicles to plug-in hybrids.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

President Obama Previews First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Utility Truck System

The Eaton Corp.-developed plug-in hybrid truck is estimated to deliver fuel economy improvements of up to 70 percent.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

First "Road Ready" All-Electric Class 3-6 Truck Hits Streets

Electric Vehicles International (EVI) offers the first pure electric and hybrid electric Class 3-6 commercial trucks available in the U.S., which are in full compliance with stringent federal and state regulatory requirements for their respective weight classes.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

Fisker Automotive Recruits First North American Retailers to Represent Premium Green Brand

A total of 32 award-winning retailers have confirmed their intent to carry Fisker's Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

Proposed N.H. Fuel Tax Would Almost Double Current Tax

The New Hampshire tax hasn't been passed yet, but some legislatures already recommend anticipated revenue from the 15-cent increase in fuel tax to be included in the house budget plan.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

AT&T to Replace or Buy 15,000 Alt-Fuel Vehicles

About 8,000 of the vehicles will be work vans or technician trucks that run on compressed natural gas. About 7,100 other vehicles will be replaced with hybrids and other advanced technology power systems.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 26, 2009

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of ATA in Lawsuit Against Ports

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) sought an injunction against the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach concession plans. A three-judge panel ruled unanimously to remand the case to the U.S. District Court.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Cummins Unveils Products for EPA 2010 Regulations

LOUISVILLE, KY - Cummins Inc. unveiled its on-highway engine lineup ready to meet the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for the North American market.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 25, 2009

President Obama Previews Plug-In Hybrid Electric Utility Truck System

POMONA, CA - President Barack Obama previewed an innovative plug-in hybrid-electric utility truck with a power system developed by industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

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