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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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NewsAugust 16, 2012

Dept. of Energy Invests in R&D for Lightweight Vehicle Materials

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Dept. has announced $8 million in funding for seven projects to create lighter and stronger materials for U.S. vehicles.

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NewsJuly 24, 2012

Dept. of Energy Alt-Fuel Technology Database Provides Benchmarking Data

The site doesn't provide any vehicle-specific information, but rather provides information such as average vehicle fuel economy and capital cost estimates.

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NewsApril 30, 2012

Clean Cities Fleet Manager Handbook Provides Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tips

The Plug-In Electric Handbook for Fleet Managers provides information on vehicles, maintenance, safety, emissions, charging equipment and more.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

New Reports Say Gas and Diesel Prices Will Continue to Climb into Spring

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME and WASHINGTON - New reports from Wright Express and the U.S. Energy Information Administration say gas prices are likely to fall between $3.50 and $3.75 in early spring.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

It's a Lightweight Material World

There is no one-size-fits-all lightweight materials solution for work trucks. Experts weigh in about the pros and cons of aluminum, fiberglass composites, advanced high-strength steel, plastic composites, and carbon fiber.

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NewsNovember 18, 2011

EPA and DOE Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.

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NewsNovember 18, 2011

DOE Lists Top 10 Fuel-Efficient 2012-MY Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV came in first, with an mpg of 112 combined. All of the vehicles that achieved top fuel-economy ratings are electric or hybrid vehicles.

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NewsOctober 26, 2011

U.S. DOE Launches Vehicle Lifetime Operating Costs Calculator

WASHINGTON – The tool allows users to compare emissions and the lifetime operating costs of different conventional vehicles and those running on alternative fuels and powertrains.

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NewsMarch 29, 2011

NREL Releases Hybrid Electric Fleet Study

WASHINGTON - The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric trucks in the FedEx fleet, has released its report on the project.

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