Kenworth to Showcase Hybrid Trucks at Seattle Conference

Kenworth will showcase four medium duty diesel-electric hybrid trucks at the seventh annual Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) Sept. 20-21 in Seattle at the Qwest Field Event Center.

Honda to Build Hybrid-Only Car, Diesel Engine

Honda will discontinue selling the two-seat hybrid Insight in September.

Ford Says It Will Subsidize First Hybrid Escapes

Hino Releases World-First Hybrid Truck in Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Hino has released the world's first production hybrid truck in Australia — a prelude. Hino said its new 6,500kg capacity hybrid will be best suited to urban applications and will provide up to 20 percent improved fuel economy than a similar conventional truck.

Honda Lays Out Hybrid Fleet to Challenge Prius

HONG KONG – Honda Motor is racing against Toyota Motor to develop hybrid cars.

Verizon Rolls Out Hybrid-Powered Van Pilot Project

HYATTSVILLE, MD – Verizon will soon begin a pilot project using 13 specially designed service vans with environmentally friendly hybrid-engine systems. Because no domestic motor vehicle manufacturer currently makes hybrid vehicles in the “van” category, Verizon worked closely with a company that specializes in hybrid- power systems, and it retrofitted the new vehicles to Verizon's specifications.

Travelers to Offer Hybrid Vehicle Owners Discount on Auto Insurance

Company becomes first to offer insurance discounts to hybrid owners nationwide

Peterbilt Delivers U.S. House of Representatives’ First Hybrid Truck

WASHINGTON - The environmentally-friendly truck is slated to carry thousands of lbs. of furniture and office equipment on the Capitol Campus and throughout the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

Company Demonstrates Plugless Power for EVs and Hybrid Vehicles

Electrical current flowing into a primary source produces a flow of current into a secondary source, without using plugs or cords. But a 20-percent loss in power can take place during charging.