Quantum Receives Fleet Contract from Dow Chemical

IRVINE, CA - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced it has received a contract to deliver 100-plus plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles powered to The Dow Chemical Company.

Telogis' Fleet 10 Features Updated Safety, Fuel Monitoring and Other Features

Fleet 10's new features include Telogis’ Driver Scorecard, designed to improve driver safety; the Telogis Supervisor app for smartphones and tablets; and fuel card monitoring technology.

Emergence of Battery-Electric Delivery Trucks a Top Story in 2010

The growth of mild hybrid plug-in electric power take-off (EPTO) class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks was another top story to emerge last year, according to Pike Research.

Senate Panel Close to Proposing Increased Fuel Economy Requirements for SUVs and Pickups

Recall Roundup: Ford Driveshaft, Mack Short Circuit, Paccar Fuel Tank Leak

Ford, Mack, and Paccar announced recalls to certain vehicles for reasons including damaged driveshafts, short-circuit issues, and fuel tank leaks.

GM Recalling Nearly a Half-Million Trucks, SUVs to Remedy Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling nearly 500,000 2014 and 2015 model-year trucks and SUVs, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Peterbilt Offers Optional Factory Chassis Warranty on Certified Pre-Owned Trucks

Peterbilt has rolled out an option to purchase an extended chassis warranty on certified pre-owned models on trucks six model years old or newer with less than 650,000 miles.

CARB Certifies Westport's WiNG F-250, F-350

The Ford F-250 and F-350, 6.2L Super Duty trucks are also certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), run on CNG, and are available with a 17, 23, or 27 gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) tank.

Waste Management's Use of LNG Trucks Honored by American Lung Association

SAN DIEGO – Emissions reduced from the company's San Diego-based 125 LNG-powered truck fleet are the equivalent of removing 9,200 cars from San Diego highways.