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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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NewsJuly 5, 2011

Glastonbury, Conn., Plans to Expand NGV Fleet

GLASTONBURY, CT – The town of Glastonbury, Conn., is taking steps to add up to eight more natural gas-fueled vehicles to its fleet, the Hartford Courant reported.

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NewsJuly 5, 2011

GreenGo Tek Wins 3 Awards at Michigan Electric Vehicle Show

LIVONIA, MI – GreenGo Tek’s all-electric Scout Pickup truck won three major awards at the third annual Michigan Electric Vehicle Show & Rally on June 11, including best four-wheel production, most creative electric vehicle, and the "best of show" award.

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NewsJuly 3, 2011

DOT Announces $101.4 Million to Promote Clean Fuel Technologies

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that transit providers will be able to compete for a share of $101.4 million in federal funding by proposing innovative projects that create green jobs, promote the use of clean fuels and cut the nation's dependence on oil.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2011

Green Vehicle Showcase

Six vehicles covering the gamut of fuel options can help fleets improve fuel efficiency, lower operating costs, and reduce dependence on foreign oil. These include the Hino COE hybrid, Mercedes-Benz S350, Freightliner natural gas truck, Buck Regal turbo, Ford F-150, and Chrysler 200.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2011

Transit Showcase

A showcase of transit buses includes the DesignLine EcoSmart all-electric bus and the New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid bus.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 28, 2011

FedEx Express' New Fleet Vehicles

FedEx's subsidiary FedEx Express is replacing 4,000 vehicles in its fleet. The new vehicles consist primarily of BlueTEC clean diesel Sprinter vans, but the company is also adding Navistar eStar all-electric delivery vehicles, Freightliner eCells, and Ford Transit Connect Electric vans. This gallery shows pictures from FedEx of the new vehicles in its fleet, focusing on the all-electric vehicles.

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NewsJune 28, 2011

More Taxi Fleets Adding CNG-Fueled Ford Transit Connects

DEARBORN, MI -- Taxi Medallion Management LLC, headquartered in Chicago, put 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) into service on June 16, as part of an event celebrating the increased presence of CNG in Chicago.

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NewsJune 28, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Fuel-Cell Car Plans

NEW YORK – Mercedes-Benz has decided to accelerate plans for volume production of its fuel-cell car, moving the target from 2015 to 2014, according to a report from Edmunds Inside Line.

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NewsJune 28, 2011

FedEx Express Deploying 4,000 New Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

MEMPHIS, TN - The bulk of the new vehicles the company is placing into service are BlueTEC clean diesel Sprinter vans.

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NewsJune 28, 2011

EV Maker Think Global Files for Bankruptcy in Norway

NEW YORK – Norwegian electric vehicle maker Think Global AS has filed for bankruptcy protection in Norway, and a court-appointed trustee is expected to assume management over the company, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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