VIA Motors Shipping Hybrid Silverado to Fleets

VIA Motors’ gasoline-electric hybrid Chevrolet Silverado is now being shipped to fleet customers after receiving emissions certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a company spokesperson said.

Tests of Plug-In Hybrids Register Mixed Results

Plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius tests by city of Seattle and Idaho National Laboratory show an average of only 51 mpg.

GM Offers Fuel-Saving Technology in Several 'Flavors'

A significant amount of research has been conducted to support the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Here is a look at a few of the directions GM is taking.

Ford Planning Diesel, Hybrid Versions of Expedition

Such a vehicle could be ready for production around 2010, according to Automotive News.

Honda to Expand Hybrid Lineup

Hybrid versions of the Fit car and the CR-Z sports coupe are on the horizon.

Chevrolet Announces 2009 Silverado Hybrid

DETROIT – Chevrolet recently introduced the 2009 Silverado Hybrid, a full-size pickup that achieves 40 percent greater city fuel economy and a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy over the traditional Silverado.

Lexus Introduces RX 400h, 'World's First Luxury Hybrid SUV'

Fleet Managers to Determine Commercial Hybrid Growth

According to ABI Research, there is an increasing number of hybrid systems available for commercial vehicles and costs are expected to drop as the technology matures and the volumes grow.

Kelley: Consumers Concerned About Hybrids' Service, Longevity

According to a new study from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research, 61 percent of consumers said they are very concerned about the difficulty and expense of fixing the complicated technology of hybrids. Another 55 percent said they are very concerned about hybrids' limited battery-pack life.