How New Fuel-Efficiency Standards Could Affect Fleets
The new EPA and NHTSA standards are designed to be technology- and fuel-neutral, giving the industry a lot of flexibility in how to achieve them.
IC Bus Provides Propane-Powered Rides for Connecticut Students
To date, this order represents the single largest deployment of propane-powered school buses in the state of Connecticut.
BYD Launches EV Truck Lineup, Aims for Full Fleet Conversion
The Beijing Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group intends to be completely electric-powered within 2017.
Q&A with Plug In America: National Drive Electric Week 2016
The sixth annual National Drive Electric Week will be held Sept. 10-18, encouraging U.S. adoption of plug-in EVs.
It’s Final: Fuel-Efficiency Standards Finalized for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA and DOT have issued a final Phase 2 GHG and fuel-efficiency rulemaking, encouraging a generation of cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles and advanced fuel technology.
Clean Energy Releases Spate of Natural Gas Achievements
Selected as a preferred vendor for Cummins' facility modifications, Clean Energy has announced several nat-gas fueling station openings and contract extensions.
Yet Another NGV Milestone: Ryder Surpasses 100 Million Miles
Following NGV announcements from UPS and then Frito-Lay, Ryder now claims to be the first commercial fleet outsourcing provider to reach this landmark achievement.
UPS Shatters Goal: Alt-Fuel Fleet Drives 1 Billion Miles
By the end of 2016, the delivery company will have invested $750 million in alt-fuel and advanced technology vehicles and stations worldwide.
Eaton Welcomes CNG Station with New GE Technology for NGVs
Located along Highway 85's “CNG Corridor,” the station is the first to feature GE’s modular CNG In A Box technology.
Ford, MIT to Roll Out Electric Shuttle Fleet for Mobility Project
The initiative is launching a fleet of EVs equipped with LiDAR sensors and cameras to improve transport services.
Electrifying Politics: Free EV Bus Rides at 2016 Dem Convention
In addition to hosting an EV ride and demo at the DNC, SEPTA plans to purchase 25 Proterra Catalyst buses and five overhead chargers in 2017.
San Diego Nonprofit Wins $5.9M Grant for Trucking Electrification
The California Energy Commission grant will fund the construction of 10 electric freight vehicles and support the Port of San Diego's emissions reduction goals.
Another NREL Shuttle Bus Gets Fitted with Lightning Hybrids’ ERS
NREL has installed Lightning Hybrids' hydraulic unit on a second fleet vehicle to serve its Golden, Colo., campus.
DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office to Achieve Goals with Alt Fuels
The VTO plans to use natural gas and propane fuels to reduce U.S. transportation petroleum use by 2.5 billion gallons a year in 2025.
Los Angeles DOT Shells Out $6.8M to Expand CNG Coach Fleet
With the addition of nine more commuter coaches, the LADOT fleet now has 104 CNG-powered MCI coaches serving its Commuter Express system.
Alt-Fuel Fleet Event Headed for California Raceway
The event will include educational presentations, networking opportunities, and a ride-and-drive with AFVs.
Plug-In Vehicle Battery Market Expected to Swell to $10 Billion
A Lux Research report says that six carmakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, will account for 90% of battery demand, with EVs emerging as the drivetrain of choice.