GM Says Lower Gas Price May Curb Demand for Hybrids

Toolbox - When Do EVs Make Sense for Fleets?

A new program using actual drive-cycle data will help fleets answer this question from an economic standpoint.

Feds Set Sound Requirements for Hybrids, EVs

The mandate for audible alerts will eventually help prevent 2,400 pedestrian injuries annually, according to government estimates.

Massachusetts May Allow Hybrids in Car Pool Lanes

The state tries to find new ways of spreading awareness for environmentally-friendly cars.

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.

XL Hybrids Signs Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls

The battery pack Johnson Controls is supplying XL Hybrids for its hybrid electric powertrains provides 1.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy storage, and is expected to be developed for light-duty vehicles used by fleets.

Vincentric: Hybrids Losing Their Competitive Edge

Gasoline-electric hybrids are losing their competitive edge over ther gasoline counterparts due to falling fuel prices and more efficient internal combustion engines, according to a five-year owner cost analysis by Vincentric.

Fox Rent A Car to Offer Discounted Hybrids in Corporate Account Program

Business customers receive 5 percent off on all vehicles, unlimited mileage and free additional drivers.

Hybrids Pose Pedestrian Risk, Says NHTSA Chief

David Strickland, the new NHTSA administrator, also raised concerns about in-vehicle entertainment systems that could distract drivers.