Converting some of its public transportation vehicles to propane autogas, including several paratransit buses, is expected to save the UG fleet more than $100,000 per year in fuel costs.
There are more hybrid models than ever before, but is the return on investment gap shrinking for fleets?
When properly implemented, a vehicle-sharing program enables fleets to eliminate underutilized vehicles — and the costs associated with them — freeing up cash to acquire newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles that are better for the environment and the bottom line.
The experts are bullish on the future of the availability of public alt-fuel refueling infrastructure. Fleets will be among the prime drivers of the growth.
The automaker said the all-new i3 will debut at three simultaneous events in New York, London, and Beijing and arrive in the second quarter of 2014.
UPS detailed the technologies and methods it employed to reduce fuel use and emissions, in many cases by helping its drivers avoid traveling unnecessary miles and idling.
Green Fleet magazine is looking for nominations of individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability in the fleet industry.
Ford Motor Company has joined a voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program recently established in India, the automaker announced.
Ford is enhancing the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles, hiring new engineers, and expanding its research facilities.
A research team from Georgia Tech compared medium-duty electric and diesel, urban delivery trucks, and found that the median total cost of ownership of electric trucks is 22-percent less than that of diesel trucks on the New York City delivery cycle.
Toyota and Ford have agreed to pursue separate development programs for a previously announced collaboration on a hybrid system for light-duty trucks and SUVs.
Registration for attendees is up 70 percent over last year and vendors, from OEMs and fleet management companies to alternative-fuel conversion and fueling companies, are up 64 percent.
With a 70% increase in registrations so far, the 2013 Green Fleet Conference & Expo is poised for big strides. Catered to fleets, the conference focuses on cutting fuel costs, reducing fleet emissions and funding strategies for green projects, as well as how to cost-effectively implement alternative-fuel technologies such as CNG, propane, electric, and biofuels.
Toyota and Ford have agreed to pursue separate development programs for a previously announced collaboration on a hybrid system for light-duty trucks and SUVs.
Alternative-fuel experts form the Alternative Fuel Training Network in response to the rise in alt-fuel vehicles.
LG's 100,000-square-foot plant will have an annual capacity of 12,000 units and uses 100% green power.
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