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Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

For fleet managers, fuel is one of the biggest line items in the budget — and it's one hybrids can shrink without changing how your people work. Download the eBook to see the numbers, understand the technology, and get a step-by-step guide to making the switch.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

ChargePoint & City of Sacramento Celebrate 100th EV Charging Station Milestone

Many of the 100 installed electric vehicle charging stations were made possible by a state and federal grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

Toyota & Lexus Brands in U.S. Make Up Nearly 2 Million of Automaker’s Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales

Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States — making up close to 40 percent of the total 5 million hybrid vehicles sold globally under the Toyota umbrella.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

FTC Amends Alt-Fuel Vehicle Label Rule to Ease Compliance

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has amended the Alternative Fuels Rule, which consolidates the labels required on alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) with the EPA’s labels.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

Earth Day 2013: Strategies to Keep Fleets Driving Green

From a fleet standpoint, eco-friendly driving not only provides many environmental benefits, it can also significantly reduce your expenses and otherwise contribute to a well-run fleet. The following tips recommended by Wheels are a few simple tips to pass along to drivers.

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NewsApril 18, 2013

Cadillac ELR Paddle Shifters Give Driver Control Over Regenerative Braking

Cadillac's Chris Thomason, ELR chief engineer, said this feature allows drivers to take a more active role in the electric vehicle driving experience and provides a more engaged, satisfying driving experience.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

GMC and Chevrolet Announce 2014 Crew Cab Bi-Fuel Pickup

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks will be available in the crew cab configuration to fleet and retail customers.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

Bi-Fuel CNG System Introduced for Isuzu and GM Delivery Vehicles

Houston-based Nat G CNG Solutions announced that it is introducing its new DuraDrive bi-fuel CNG System from AGA Systems into Texas and Louisiana

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NewsApril 17, 2013

ROUSH Production of Ford F-650 Propane Autogas Systems Starts in October

ROUSH CleanTech is now taking orders for the new multipurpose Ford F-650 propane autogas fuel system. Offered in two tank size configurations, the systems help fill the growing demand for heavier duty platforms.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

Spark EV Electric Motor Manufacturing Begins in Baltimore

The Spark EV electric motor will produce 130 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque to deliver acceleration of less than 8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. It will be sold in California and Oregon this summer.

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NewsApril 17, 2013

$12 Million Available for Hybrid/Electric Vehicles through California’s HVIP Program

Several of the nation’s largest fleets, including Frito-Lay/PepsiCo and UPS, have taken advantage of the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program.

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