Mass. Bill to Drive State Toward Increase Alternative Fuel Use

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing a bill that would reward drivers of hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles with tax breaks, free transponders to get through tolls and open access to HOV lanes.

Prius too small as limo

The fuel-efficient Toyota Prius is too small to be run as part of limousine services within the city of Toronto, Canada.

Kia Shows Telluride PHEV SUV Concept

Kia Motors America showed its full-size Telluride SUV concept with three rows, a seven-passenger capacity, and plug-in hybrid powertrain at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Montana Making the Grade in Fuel Efficiency

State adds 98 hybrid vehicles to its fleet and surpasses its 30 miles-per-gallon goal.

Kenworth Produces 2009 Online Medium Duty Body Builders Manual

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth Truck Company has produced the 2009 edition of its online medium duty body builders manual, which now includes Kenworth hybrid models for the first time.

Wal-Mart Surpasses Goal of 25 Percent Fleet Efficiency Gain in 3 Years

As part of the company's efforts to develop a more sustainable trucking fleet, Wal-Mart will test a heavy-duty hybrid truck and another alternative-fuel truck.

VW's Gasoline Mid-Size Sedan Gets 42 MPG

Volkswagen is introducing a mid-size sedan that will get 42 miles per gallon on the highway without burning diesel or using a hybrid powertrain, the automaker announced Wednesday.

New Bill Establishes Credit for Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles

WASHINGTON – The Ways and Means committee passed a plug-in electric drive vehicle credit (HR 6049) as part of a larger package of energy and extender provisions.

GM Rethinks Hydrogen Fuel Cells