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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Volkswagen Announces 2013-MY Jetta Hybrid Pricing

The Jetta Hybrid can be driven in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 44 mph and for a distance of up to 1.2 miles, depending on operating conditions. The car achieves a manufacturer estimated combined fuel economy of 45 mpg.

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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Hybrid Diesel Delivery Vans Get at Least 13 Percent Improved Fuel Economy, NREL Study Finds

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ongoing study with UPS found that hybrid vans achieved 13-20% better fuel economy compared with similar but conventionally powered vans.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalSeptember 25, 2012

Showroom - Ford C-Max: Detroit Takes Aim at the Prius

Built to beat the fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius v and Toyota Prius Plug-In, the C-Max vehicles are an attractive lineup for the eco-conscious fleet buyer.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2012

Eaton Supporting California Incentive Program for Hybrids

Some 87 bus and truck chassis configurations from a variety of vehicle manufacturers are equipped with Eaton hybrid systems and eligible for the incentives.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2012

Ford Says Fusion Hybrid to Get 47 MPG Combined

Ford stated that the Fusion is also available with auto start-stop, which automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is idling and boosts fuel economy by up to 3.5%, according to the automaker.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2012

Lexus Boosts MPG on All-New 2013 GS 450h

The hybrid luxury sedan features 35% better fuel economy compared with the outgoing model.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2012

Vincentric Report Identifies 11 Hybrids with Lower Cost of Ownership than All-Gas Models

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid had the largest advantage in comparison to its gasoline alternative at a savings of more than $7,000.

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NewsAugust 23, 2012

XL Hybrids Signs Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls

The battery pack Johnson Controls is supplying XL Hybrids for its hybrid electric powertrains provides 1.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy storage, and is expected to be developed for light-duty vehicles used by fleets.

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NewsAugust 22, 2012

Ford Boosts Investment in Hybrid and EV Technologies

The company said that it is investing on a number of fronts, including in its battery testing capabilities and in the design, engineering and production of key electrified-vehicle components.

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NewsAugust 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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