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NewsSeptember 8, 2010

UPS Begins 90-Day Trial of Fully Electric Walk-In Van

STOCKTON, CA - Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS has begun a 90-day demonstration trial of their walk-in van (EVI-WI).

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

LAST CHANCE for Environmental Leadership Award Nominations

TORRANCE, CA - Have you been working with your fleet to reduce emissions, implement alternative-fuel technology, or perform other "greening" efforts? Nominate your fleet for the second annual Fleet Environmental Leadership Awards by Friday, Sept. 10.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

King Joins ROUSH Propane Team

LIVONIA, MI - The ROUSH liquid propane vehicle program continues to grow in terms of visibility, early adopters, and staff. The Livonia, Mich., company is pleased to announce that Peter King has joined the division as executive director.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

Securitas to Boost Driver Safety & Fuel Economy

LONDON - Securitas Mobile has deployed GreenRoad 360+ across its new fleet of 207 vehicles to better manage fleet assets, reduce accidents, and gain greater fuel efficiency.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

3.2 Million Plug-in EVs to be Sold Worldwide by 2015, Pike Forecasts

BOULDER, CO - Worldwide adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will grow quickly over the next five years, with sales totaling 3.2 million vehicles between 2010- 2015, according to a new report from Pike Research.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

Liquid-Cooled Battery Helps Extend Ford EV Range

DEARBORN, MI - The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that uses heated and cooled liquid to help extend battery life and gas-free driving range.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

ZAP Electric Truck and Van Qualify for Federal Tax Credit

SANTA ROSA, CA - The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the ZAPTRUCK XL and ZAPVAN Shuttle qualify for a 10-percent tax credit up to a maximum of $2,500, if the vehicle is purchased after Feb. 17, 2009 and before Jan. 1, 2012.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

All-Electric CODA Sedan Coming to Hawaii in 2011

HONOLULU, HI - Electric vehicle and battery maker CODA Automotive said it plans to bring its CODA Sedan to consumer and fleet customers in Hawaii in the third quarter of 2011.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

Peugeot Citroen Hopes Leasing Options Will Boost EV Demand

PARIS, FRANCE - To stimulate demand for electric vehicles, European automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to introduce leasing programs that will include gasoline-powered loaners for trips beyond the reach of a single EV battery charge, Bloomberg reported.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2010

Valero to Begin Adding More E85 Pumps

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Valero Energy Corp. announced that one of its company-owned Valero Corner Stores in San Antonio has begun selling E85, a blend of fuel consisting of up to 85 percent ethanol blended with unleaded gasoline.

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