Hybrid Technology

Hybrid technology combines a rechargeable energy source (i.e. a battery) with a combustible source (I.e. an engine). Hybrid technology is employed in vehicles such as cars, buses and trucks to cut fuel costs and to meet goals for emissions reductions. We explore the trends for hybrid technology including their implementation on a more wide scale basis, for example, in fleets, ships, and trains.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Marketplace Projections in Latest EL Insights

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Marketplace Projections in Latest EL InsightsStories about hybrid and electric cars have become ubiquitous in the U.S. media. Several high-profile vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, have recently ...

February 17, 2011

Aramark Adding 78 Hybrids to Fleet

Aramark Adding 78 Hybrids to FleetAramark Uniform Services is adding 78 hybrid electric vehicles to its fleet. The Stepvans are being manufactured by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. AUS anticipates ...

January 4, 2011

100 Million Milestone for Eaton Hybrids

100 Million Milestone for Eaton HybridsEaton Corporation, a manufacturer of hybrid power systems for commercial trucks and buses, calculates that its hybrid customers have collectively accumulated more than 100 ...

December 29, 2010

Fleets Can Improve Fuel Economy 5-40% by Making Switch to Hybrid Vehicles

Fleets Can Improve Fuel Economy 5-40% by Making Switch to Hybrid VehiclesFleet operators are finding that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) can help them cut fuel costs and meet emissions-reduction targets, according to a new report from Pike Research. A key finding shows that commercial and government ...

September 20, 2010

Economically Viable Sustainability Approaches

Economically Viable Sustainability Approaches Cleantech innovations continue to thrive despite the economic climate, a sign that viability for eco-friendly energy technologies has arrived.  With increasing ...

August 19, 2010

Porsche Goes ‘Green’ with Hybrid Car Lineup

Porsche Goes ‘Green’ with Hybrid Car LineupPorsche has announced two hybrid car models with the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid ready to roll as the automakers' first production hybrid, reports the ...

August 9, 2010

Consumers Prefer to Charge their EVs at Home

Consumers Prefer to Charge their EVs at HomeNinety five percent of consumers surveyed in Southern California say they would prefer to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home, according to a report ...

July 27, 2010

Global V2G Market to Reach $26.6 B by 2020

Global V2G Market to Reach $26.6 B by 2020The global vehicle-to-grid (V2G) market is expected to reach $26.6 billion by 2020, according to a recent study by Zpryme and sponsored by the ...

July 20, 2010

Half of Fleets Measuring Emissions

Half of Fleets Measuring EmissionsAlmost half the automotive fleets in the country, 49 percent, are now measuring their emissions, according to a recent survey by fleet management services provider ...

July 1, 2010

Environmental Leader Introduces EL Insights – Data, Market Intelligence and Insights on Energy and Environmental Technology

Environmental Leader Introduces EL Insights – Data, Market Intelligence and Insights on Energy and Environmental Technology Environmental Leader LLC is pleased to announce its latest offering for decision-makers, EL Insights, a subscription-based information source delivering critical data and insights on ...

June 2, 2010

Toyota Buys $50 Million Stake in Tesla

Toyota Buys $50 Million Stake in TeslaToyota announced yesterday it has agreed to buy a $50 million stake in Tesla Motors. Under the agreement, the two car companies will work together on electric vehicles, parts, and ...

May 21, 2010

Auto Roundup: GSA Doubling Hybrids, Ford and Microsoft Team for Hohm Recharging

Auto Roundup: GSA Doubling Hybrids, Ford and Microsoft Team for Hohm RechargingTwo recent developments should bolster the case for adding hybrids and electrics to corporate fleets. The federal government plans to demonstrate the efficacy of hybrids ...

April 1, 2010

Corporate Fleet Buyers May Have More Hybrids to Choose From

Corporate Fleet Buyers May Have More Hybrids to Choose FromCorporate fleet managers one day may have three more auto badges to consider after BMW, Mazda and Hyundai report making headway toward bringing hybrid models to ...

March 29, 2010

Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi to Standardize Electric Car Recharging

Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi to Standardize Electric Car RechargingTrying to spread adoption of electric cars, five major Japanese firms have agreed to set a unified standard for electric ...

March 15, 2010

Wraps Taken Off All-electric Commercial Pickup/Delivery Van

Wraps Taken Off All-electric Commercial Pickup/Delivery VanOver the past year, Enova and Freightliner have been testing a 120 kilowatt all-electric drive system with several chassis platforms, but now they are ready to accelerate plans ...

March 11, 2010

Corporate Fleets Expected Early Adopters of Electric Vehicles

Corporate Fleets Expected Early Adopters of Electric VehiclesU.S. corporate fleets purchase about 300,000 vehicles a year, and they are expected to be among the steadiest customers of electric vehicles, including cargo vans, as ...

March 4, 2010

Without Efficiency, Electric Vehicles Are Just Another Huge Appliance

Without Efficiency, Electric Vehicles Are Just Another Huge ApplianceThe competition between electric vehicles and hybrids is heating up . But even as consumers are being encouraged to save energy at home, ...

January 27, 2010

Green Autos On Stage In Detroit

Green Autos On Stage In Detroit Here's a look at some of the green cars making a splash at the Detroit Auto Show.

January 14, 2010

EV Truck Makers Expect Boost from Federal Mandates, Incentives

EV Truck Makers Expect Boost from Federal Mandates, IncentivesDriven by growing demand by large and small corporations and government agencies looking to reduce CO2 emissions and pollution, and boosted by government loans and tax ...

December 30, 2009

After 28% Fuel Savings with Hybrid Vans, UPS Orders 200 More

After 28% Fuel Savings with Hybrid Vans, UPS Orders 200 MoreThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory has completed its analysis of UPS's first generation hybrid diesel delivery vans, finding a 28 percent fuel savings. UPS ...

December 23, 2009