Some Kenworth Hybrid Models Qualify for IRS Tax Incentives

KIRKLAND, WA – Purchasers of certain Kenworth medium-duty hybrid vehicles in the United States are eligible for a tax credit of up to $12,000, under a qualified hybrid motor vehicle credit available from the federal government.

Hybrid Conversion Cuts Fleet Vehicle’s Fuel Usage by 30%

This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.

GM Reports 25 % Fuel Savings for Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids

DETROIT – General Motors has unveiled pre-production hybrid versions of its Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon models.

Vincentric: Hybrids Losing Their Competitive Edge

Gasoline-electric hybrids are losing their competitive edge over ther gasoline counterparts due to falling fuel prices and more efficient internal combustion engines, according to a five-year owner cost analysis by Vincentric.

Hybrid Sales Grow Fastest in Midwest

New hybrid vehicle registrations have grown more than 49 percent nationwide in the first seven months of 2007 year over year, according to R. L. Polk & Co. The Midwest region posted the highest increase of 56.9 percent.

Ford E85 Escape Hybrids Hit the Streets

A total of 20 Ford E85 Escape Hybrids will be delivered to select fleet customers in six states.

SCAQMD Launches So. Cal Hybrid Truck Project

DIAMOND BAR, CA - The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is now working with Volvo, Capstone Turbine Corp. and Kenworth Truck Co. on a new commercial hybrid truck project.

CARB Approves XL's Hybrid F-250

The California Air Resources Board has approved XL's hybrid-electric Ford F-250 pickup, which paves the way for the Boston-based vehicle modifier to begin selling the vehicle to commercial and government fleets in the state.

Independent Mechanics Resist Repairing Hybrids