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.
Fleet Briefing: Ford, CNG Taxis, Coke, Renault-Nissan
Rather than fight for a share of a possibly resurgent minivan market, Ford Motor Company has scrapped plans to launch a ...
Fed Fleet Goes Alternative; EPA Drops Vehicle Letter Grades
The federal government has rolled out two major green fleet announcements, launching enhanced fuel economy labels just a day after announcing ...
U.S. Drive Expands Industry Partnerships for Next-Gen Auto Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy has expanded U.S. DRIVE (Driving Research and Innovation for Vehicle Efficiency and Energy Sustainability), an industry partnership to advance ...
Fleet Briefing: GM to Open VE Plant; 60% Would Consider a PEV; New Steel Cuts Life-Cycle Emissions by 70%
General Motors broke ground Tuesday for the $269.5 million addition to the facility housing its two-mode hybrid and heavy duty transmission operations. The electric motor ...
Fleet Briefing: CNG at Airports, Nissan, Ryder
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed long-term agreements with four major airport complexes to design, build, own and operate new compressed natural ...
Fleet Roundup: Chesapeake Energy, Heckmann, Canada Post, Surging Sales and More
Here’s a round-up of the latest environmental fleet news.
Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas, last ...
Fleet Roundup: DHL, Ryder, Kia, Stagecoach, More
Here’s a round-up of the latest environmental fleet news.
DHL is introducing 30 electric vans and 50 hybrid trucks to its Manhattan fleet in ...
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Marketplace Projections in Latest EL Insights
Stories 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 ...
Aramark Adding 78 Hybrids to Fleet
Aramark Uniform Services is adding 78 hybrid electric vehicles to its fleet. The Stepvans are being manufactured by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation.
AUS anticipates ...
100 Million Milestone for Eaton Hybrids
Eaton Corporation, a manufacturer of hybrid power systems for commercial trucks and buses, calculates that its hybrid customers have collectively accumulated more than 100 ...
Fleets Can Improve Fuel Economy 5-40% by Making Switch to Hybrid Vehicles
Fleet 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 ...
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 ...
Porsche Goes ‘Green’ with Hybrid Car Lineup
Porsche has announced two hybrid car models with the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid ready to roll as the automakers' first production hybrid, reports the ...
Consumers Prefer to Charge their EVs at Home
Ninety five percent of consumers surveyed in Southern California say they would prefer to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home, according to a report ...
Global V2G Market to Reach $26.6 B by 2020
The 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 ...
Half of Fleets Measuring Emissions
Almost half the automotive fleets in the country, 49 percent, are now measuring their emissions, according to a recent survey by fleet management services provider ...
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 ...
Toyota Buys $50 Million Stake in Tesla
Toyota 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 ...
Auto Roundup: GSA Doubling Hybrids, Ford and Microsoft Team for Hohm Recharging
Two recent developments should bolster the case for adding hybrids and electrics to corporate fleets.
The federal government plans to demonstrate the efficacy of hybrids ...
Corporate Fleet Buyers May Have More Hybrids to Choose From
Corporate 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 ...
Texas Instruments Sustainability Report: Normalized Emissions Jump 23%
