Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'
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The growing number of fuel-efficient and alt-fuel offerings from OEMs and aftermarket upfitters for truck fleets give fleet managers more options than ever to manage fuel spend.
Read More →IRVINE, CA -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has received a new purchase order from a leading natural gas vehicle system integrator for supplying its industry-leading, ultra-lightweight high capacity carbon composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks for long-haul trucks.
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ORRVILLE, OHIO – Smith Dairy Trucking hosted a day-long event that included over 12 workshops and presentations that focused on understanding compressed natural gas (CNG) and how this alternative fuel can be incorporated into a fleet of any size.
Read More →SEAL BEACH, CA – Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted with Waste Pro USA to build, operate, and maintain a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on Waste Pro property in Fort Pierce, Fla.
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Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning April 19, according to General Motors.
Read More →The CARB executive orders allow the vehicles to be sold and operated in California, as well as in 16 other states that follow CARB rules, according to BAF.
Read More →ADRIAN, MI – Venchurs Vehicle Systems (VVS), a Ford qualified vehicle modifier (QVM) for compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions, will be joining Encana, a North American energy producer, at the latter’s Natural Gas Fueling Solutions Experience on April 12.
Read More →SEAL BEACH, CA - In increasing numbers, major U.S. contract freight carriers are deploying heavy-duty natural gas-powered trucks to support customers’ supply chain transport requirements.
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General Motors' Ed Peper, the new general manager of the automaker's Fleet and Commercial Operations, discusses GM's new Bi-Fuel CNG Pickup Trucks, and the company's goals in the fleet industry.
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