Hybrid Diesel Delivery Vans Get at Least 13 Percent Improved Fuel Economy, NREL Study Finds

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ongoing study with UPS found that hybrid vans achieved 13-20% better fuel economy compared with similar but conventionally powered vans.

Smith Electric Vehicle Orders Enova Drive Systems

TORRANCE, CA - Enova Systems, Inc., an innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems, confirmed they have moved toward large scale production supply of its all-electric drive system for the Smith Newton, the world's largest battery-electric-powered production truck.

Enova Announces Incremental 100 System Order from Smith Electric Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA - Enova Systems, Inc., an innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, has received an incremental order to deliver 100 electric drive systems to Smith Electric Vehicles (SEV), manufacturer of the all-electric Smith Newton truck.

Penske Went Green to Aid NBC’s “Today Show” Lend a Hand Series

READING, PA – Penske Truck Rental partnered with International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation to utilize state-of-the-art hybrid commercial rental trucks as part of the annual NBC “Today Show” Lend a Hand series, which was held Apr. 14-18.

BMW Debuts "i" Brand, Features an Electric and a Plug-in Hybrid Model

MUNICH – BMW debuted its new “i” sub-brand, which will include the automaker’s new BMW i3, an electric vehicle, and the i8, a plug-in hybrid.

Dodge Ram 'Contractor Special' Hybrid Pickup is Also a Portable Generator

2013 Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Rated at 108 MPGe by EPA

Ford noted the EPA certified three of its vehicles, the Focus Electric, the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and the Fusion Energi at more than 100 MPGe.

Nearly 4 Million Hybrid Vehicles to be Purchased by Fleets Through 2015

A recent study by Pike Research shows that sales of hybrid vehicles by fleets worldwide will rise in the next six years.

Kenworth T270 Class 6 Hybrid Truck Appears at Two Trade Shows in New York City Area

KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth Truck Company will introduce its new Kenworth T270 Class 6 hybrid-electric truck in New York City area for the first time at two key trade shows next week. The Kenworth T270 hybrid appeared May 22, at the New York City Annual Truck Show held on Randall's Island.