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NewsSeptember 18, 2008

Con Edison of New York Orders Hybrid Electric Trucks from Azure Dynamics

OAK PARK, MI – Azure Dynamics Corporation, a developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has received an initial order for three units from Con Edison of New York for its Balance Hybrid Electric system integrated on Ford’s E-450 chassis.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2008

Mercedes to Launch First Hybrid

The centerpiece of the Mercedes-Benz hybrid drive system is the new high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which was specially developed for automotive use.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2008

Daimler Launches Europe’s Largest Fleet Test of Hybrid Trucks in London

STUTTGART – Daimler AG has launched Europe’s largest fleet test of hybrid trucks by presenting 10 Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids to eight customers in London.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2008

City Debates Switching Pickups for Hybrids

The city of Galveston, Texas wants to purchase hybrid vehicles, but says a pickup truck is sometimes necessary for job performance.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

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Articlesby Joe BohnSeptember 1, 2008

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

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NewsAugust 26, 2008

Fuel-Saving Hybrid Trucks Focus of HTUF National Conference and Ride and Drive Oct. 14-16

PASADENA, CA – CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) will hold its 2008 HTUF National Conference Oct. 14-16 in South Bend, Ind. The conference will be hosted by Bosch Rexroth and takes place at the South Bend Marriott Hotel and adjacent Century Center.

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NewsAugust 21, 2008

Hybrid Trucks the Focus of HTUF Conference

More than 30 “green” trucks and buses take center stage in South Bend, Ind. at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum national conference Oct. 14-16.

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NewsAugust 14, 2008

Honda Aims to Make New Hybrid Affordable

The automaker said that sales of a hybrid vehicle it plans to launch next spring will reach more than 100,000 units annually in North America.

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NewsAugust 13, 2008

Raser Developing Plug-In Hybrid Pickup

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Raser Technologies is developing a plug-in hybrid pickup truck. Instead of being propelled using both the electric motor and internal combustion engine, the truck will travel using only its electric motor.

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