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NewsOctober 22, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Introducing 10 Hybrid Cars By 2017

Daimler has sold the remaining shares of its investment in Tesla Motors, as it plans a broad roll-out of 10 new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz cars by 2017, Daimler has announced.

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NewsOctober 14, 2014

XL Hybrids Gets CARB Go-Ahead for Van Conversions

XL Hybrids, Inc. has received a CARB Executive Order allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered 2012-2014 model-year General Motors 2500 and 3500 vans, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vans into hybrid-electric vehicles.

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NewsAugust 23, 2014

Steering Gear Issue Triggers Ford Focus, C-MAX Hybrid Recall

The recall affects 616 Ford vehicles manufactured earlier this month in Detroit.

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NewsJune 12, 2014

Ford Lowers Fuel Ratings for Six Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. lowered the fuel economy ratings for six 2013 and 2014 model-year vehicles, including the Fiesta subcompact car that has been widely added to fleets.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

Volvo Group to Test Electric Road in Sweden

In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged from electricity in the road at the same time as the bus is in operation.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 12, 2014

Ford's Fusion Hybrid Sedan

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a very fuel-efficient vehicle that has earned an EPA rating of 47 mpg on the city and highway. The Fusion Hybrid is also a strong contributor to corporate sustainability goals by emitting only 190 grams of CO2 per mile. It earned Automotive Fleet's 2014 Fleet Car of the Year award. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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NewsApril 28, 2014

XL Hybrids Hits 1-Million Fleet Miles

XL Hybrids, Inc., announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system in their service, delivery, and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of 1 million miles within the first six months of commercial production.

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Newsby Joanne TuckerMarch 14, 2014

Cox Looks to Sprinter and Hybrid Vans for Better MPG

In providing updates on the Cox Conserves sustainability program and how fleet has helped the company achieve its efficiency goals, Cox Enterprises has made some significant changes in its van choice and spec standardizations, and is considering a hybrid van pilot program.

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NewsMarch 5, 2014

XL Hybrids Adds Powertrain for Ford E-Series Vans

XL Hybrids has developed a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain for Ford E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis vans, the vehicle modifier announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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NewsMarch 4, 2014

XL Hybrids Named 'Energy Innovation Pioneer' by IHS Energy

XL Hybrids was given the recognition for its hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial vans and trucks. IHS Energy said the powertrain system is "highly scalable and significantly reduces fuel consumption."

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