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.
Federal And State Governments Look to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Several U.S. senators are pushing the drive toward alternative fuel vehicles through legislation as one way to reduce the U.S. government's dependence on oil while some ...
The New GM May Include a Green Logo
GM may change the background color of its corporate logo from blue to green in an effort to show consumers that it is leaner and greener, ...
More Green Products and Services Available for Office Landscaping
Businesses wanting to adopt "greener" landscaping in their office complexes increasingly will find more products and companies offering such solutions.
Landscape maintenance companies are implementing eco-friendly practices. ...
Ford, Nissan, Tesla Receive DOE Loans for EVs
Ford, Nissan and Tesla have received $8 billion in conditional loans from the Obama Administration for the development of advanced vehicle technologies that is expected ...
Hybrid Trucks Take the Hill
A high-tech truck convoy arrived on Capitol Hill this week, showcasing the fuel-saving hybrid technology in the nation's biggest vehicles. Duke University also unveiled its new ...
Sustainable Construction Options Grow, Market Exceeds $450B
As more and more sustainable construction options come to bear, the global market sector will grow to $571 billion in annual sales by 2013. That's up ...
City Patrol Cars Go Hybrid
New York City, Indianapolis and London are among cities taking advantage of hybrid vehicles in their police fleets.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) rolled out 40 hybrid ...
Hybrid Toyota to Pace NASCAR Races
Toyota figures to get more promotional mileage for its hybrid models now that the May 24 Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race will feature a hybrid Toyota Camry ...
FedEx Reduces Fuel Use 26% With Hybrid Trial
In an extended trial period using hybrid diesel trucks from Iveco, FedEx has achieved fuel savings of 26.5 percent.
The Daily hybrid trucks trial began last fall ...
Hyundai, GM, Mazda Bet on Eco Cars
Hyundai Motor Group and General Motors Corp. are placing their bets on eco-friendly cars despite a sharp industry downturn. Hyundai recently announced it will go ahead ...
Stimulus Package Delivers $2.4 Billion for Electric Vehicle Projects
President Barack Obama has announced the launch of two major electric vehicle programs that will help meet the president's goal of putting one million ...
Hybrid Car Sales Take Off
The hybrid vehicle market is about to heat up. Major car makers are expanding their hybrid offerings with new innovations and improvements, including greater fuel economy, all ...
Enterprise Expands Atlanta Rideshare Program
Aimed at helping reduce traffic congestion, vehicle emissions and commuter expenses, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car plans to expand its Atlanta Rideshare program by nearly doubling its metro area fleet ...
Kraft Foods Rolls Out “Green” Truck
Kraft Foods Inc. has put into operation the first of its "green" truck fleet, touted as the first-of-its-kind diesel-electric hybrid delivery truck equipped with a RouteMax ...
GM to Add Some Hybrid, Sustainable Aspects to Canadian Production
In an effort to reorganize its Canadian operations, General Motors envisions adding production of hybrids and other advanced alternative energy cars.
The moves include advanced research and development for next generation electric car systems, with suppliers ...
Clean Energy Patents: Wind Up, Solar Flat, Fuel Cells Still King
Clean energy patents reached their highest level to date in 2008, according to results for the Fourth Quarter 2008 edition of the Clean Energy Patent ...
Enterprise Adds 5,000 Hybrids, Designates Almost 80 ‘Hybrid Branches’
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding about 5,000 hybrids to its nationwide fleet and designating almost 80 rental locations across the country as “hybrid branches."
The addition of gas/electric hybrids ...
Automakers Showcase Electric Strategies
At the Washington Auto Show, automakers are parading their commitments to quickly bring electric hybrid and all-electric vehicles to market as early as next year. But some ...
AEP’s Green Fleet Recognized By EPA
American Electric Power, which operates 110 flex-fuel vehicles, 24 hybrid utility trucks, and more than 80 hybrid cars, including three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, has become the first utility ...
New Ford Hybrid Owners Can Get Up to $3,400 Tax Credit
Customers that bought or placed orders for Ford's new 2010 hybrid vehicles made by March 31 will qualify for a $3,400 credit on their 2009 tax returns, BusinessWeek reports.
The number of ...
Texas Instruments Sustainability Report: Normalized Emissions Jump 23%
