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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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NewsAugust 22, 2011

Altec Industries Breaks Ground For Green-Focused Facility

DIXON, CA—Altec Industries recently began construction of a new plant in Dixon, Calif., that will allow the company to expand development and production of its Green Fleet utility vehicle product line.

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NewsAugust 22, 2011

Portland State University Welcomes ‘Electric Ave.’ of EV Chargers

PORTLAND, OR -- Portland State University now hosts ‘Electric Avenue’ — a street that showcases electric transportation technology — thanks to a partnership between the university, Portland General Electric and the city of Portland.

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NewsAugust 22, 2011

Propel Fuels Teams With Pacific Convenience and Fuels

REDWOOD CITY, CA -- Propel Fuels, a leading retailer of E85 ethanol fuel and B20 biodiesel, announced a multi-year agreement with Pacific Convenience and Fuels (PC&F) to co-locate Propel "Clean Fuel Points" with PC&F gas stations and convenience stores throughout the Western U.S.

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NewsAugust 22, 2011

U.S. Energy Dept. Launches Online Tools to Accelerate EV Adoption

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced two online tools designed to help communities better prepare for widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).

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NewsAugust 21, 2011

Coca-Cola Has Doubled Size of Hybrid-Electric Truck Fleet Since 2010

LOS ANGELES – Coca-Cola held an event in Los Angeles on August 12 to show its expanded fleet of “green” vehicles, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times. Coca-Cola’s green vehicle fleet consists of 691 hybrid electric medium-duty trucks, with 43 more on order.

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NewsAugust 20, 2011

Clean Cities Resource/Tool Tip

If you’re interested in learning more about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities initiative, it’s now easier than ever. The newly redesigned Clean Cities website features a new look, improved navigation, and a wealth of new information.

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NewsAugust 19, 2011

Coca-Cola Has Doubled Size of Hybrid-Electric Truck Fleet Since 2010

LOS ANGELES – Coca-Cola held an event in Los Angeles on August 12 to show its expanded fleet of “green” vehicles.

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NewsAugust 17, 2011

Cadillac to Introduce ELR Extended-Range Electric Car

DETROIT – General Motors’ Cadillac brand announced it is turning a concept vehicle, the Cadillac Converj, into a production model called the Cadillac ELR.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2011

Proposed 2025 CAFE Standards to be the Catalyst for the Hybridization of Fleets

The 2025 CAFE rules will have a dramatic impact on the types of future vehicles in fleet operations. Currently, no OEM can meet the 2025 CAFE standard of 54.5 mpg, which will double the average EPA-rated fuel economy for all OEMs selling vehicles in the U.S. in less than two decades. Today, only a handful of models get 39 mpg or more. To achieve this standard, the government plans to incentivize the use of advanced technologies, such as hybrid powertrains and vehicle electrification.

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NewsAugust 16, 2011

Clean Cities Resource/Tool Tip

The GREET Fleet Footprint Calculator is a useful tool developed by Argonne National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities initiative.

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