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NewsSeptember 24, 2009

EPA Proposal on EV Fuel Efficiency Stirs Debate on Fuel Ratings

One company suggests a new approach to assessing miles per gallon equivalent on electric vehicles.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2009

House Passes Bill to Encourage Hybrid Trucks

WASHINGTON - The House on passed a bill Sept. 9 to encourage research and production of hybrid-powered commercial vehicles. The bill, passed by voice vote, would create a grant program for research and development of hybrid heavy-duty trucks.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle achieves an electric-only range of approximately 12 miles.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2009

Avista Service Trucks to Use Biodiesel

SPOKANE, WA - Avista began testing the use of the B-20 blend of biodiesel in two flatbeds, a line truck, and a bucket truck in August.

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Articlesby Grace LauronSeptember 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: 2010 Prius Raises More than Its Roof

In addition to a newly shaped roof designed to provide more headroom for backseat passengers, the 2010 model also boasts a higher combined fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.

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NewsAugust 27, 2009

Eaton Corp. Produces Plug-in Hybrid Power for Fleets

Thanks to a $45.4 million grant for the U.S. Department of Energy, Eaton Corp. will provide plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles to more than 50 utility and municipal fleets nationwide. Eaton will also provide infrastructure for the electrical charging of these vehicles.

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NewsAugust 17, 2009

Navistar First OEM to Reach 5 Million Hybrid Miles

WARRENVILLE, IL - The number of owners and operators of Navistar's hybrid-powered commercial vehicles is growing as hybrid trucks and buses become increasingly attractive to businesses looking to "green" their fleets and improve fuel economy.

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NewsAugust 13, 2009

BMW to Release ActiveHybrid 7 in Spring 2010

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (preliminary), while delivering fuel economy approximately 15 percent better than the 750i, according to the company.

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NewsAugust 6, 2009

How is Seattle Improving MPG in Plug-in Hybrid Tests?

The improved performance in a test of Toyota Prius hybrids can be attributed to warmer weather and more vigilant driving.

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NewsJuly 28, 2009

Freightliner Introduces Hybrid-Electric Retrofit Program

GAFFNEY, SC - Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has launched a new program to retrofit older walk-in vans with new hybrid-electric systems.

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