Hybra-Drive Selected to Build Hydraulic Hybrid Truck for Testing

PASADENA, CA – A government-corporate partnership led by CALSTART has selected a Michigan firm to build three identical hydraulic hybrid delivery trucks for real-world testing by UPS, FedEx Ground, and Purolator.

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.

Consumers in Japan Express Strong Interest in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

GM, Toyota to Make Pickups, SUVs that Use Hybrid Energy

Kenworth Medium Duty Hybrids to Enter Full Production

The truck manufacturer’s goal this summer is to enhance fuel economy by up to 30 percent in pickup and delivery applications and up to 50 percent in utility operations.

DaimlerChrysler and GM Finalize Hybrid Agreement

The first hybrids under the plan, the Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Tahoe, are expected out in late 2007.

Study: Highway Loss Data Institute Finds Mixed Safety Results for Hybrids

ARLINGTON, VA - The HLDI’s study found the odds of being injured are reduced by 25% in a hybrid, largely due to vehicle weight.

Coca-Cola Adds 100 Hybrid Delivery Vans

Coca-Cola plans to roll out 100 gasoline-electric hybrid Chevrolet Express vans into its delivery fleet by the end of the year following their conversion with an XL Hybrids powertrain.

2013-MY Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to Get 45 MPG Across the Board, Ford Reports

For the 2013 model-year, Ford is following its previous pricing strategy, with the MKZ Hybrid having the same base MSRP as the non-hybrid model.