Achates Opposed-Piston Engine Targets 37 MPG for Pickups

The 2.7L demonstration engine will be integrated into a drivable prototype in 2018 and development engines will also be available for automakers.

Chevrolet Bolt to Offer One-Pedal Driving Mode

General Motors' 2017 Chevrolet Bolt will offer a one-pedal driving mode that allows drivers to maximize fuel efficiency with greater use of regenerative braking.

PHH FirstFleet Introduces Enhanced Truck Services

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – PHH FirstFleet has announced the expansion of its capabilities for private truck fleets in North America to include enhanced fuel and maintenance services for managers overseeing medium and heavy trucks and equipment.

APG Ships 38 Vehicles to Caribbean Power Group

A subsidiary of American Power Group (APG) has shipped 38 heavy-duty trucks to operate on APG's Turbocharged Natural Gas dual fuel system.

Canadian SUVs To Be Reclassified As Cars Under New Emission Laws

Freightliner Models Selected for EPA's SmartWay Program

PORTLAND, OR – Two of Freightliner Trucks' 2008 models — the Columbia and the Century Class S/T — have been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fuel-saving vehicles worthy of its new SmartWay designation.

10 States Sue for Tougher SUV Mileage Regulations

Suit also alleges that environmental benefits of fuel economy regulations and the impact of gasoline consumption on global warming were ignored.

How One Small Fleet Stays Green

A large dairy company in New England announced this week that it will have transitioned 130 delivery trucks, or more than 90 percent of its fleet, to B20 biodiesel fuel (20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel) by the end of 2006.

Vocational Spotlight: Government, Municipal, School Fleets

Between street sweepers, utility trucks, and emergency vehicles, governments need a diverse fleet to serve the public. These fleets face limited budgets, a growing need for fleet data, and widespread alternative-fuel initiatives.