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NewsAugust 31, 2010

Study: Regulations Will Drive LPG/CNG Vehicle Market

LONDON - According to a new study, stringent carbon dioxide (CO2) emission norms, government regulations, and ecological standards will be the key drivers for the growth of liquefied petroleum gas/compressed natural gas (LPG/CNG) vehicles in developed countries, particularly in the European Union (EU).

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NewsAugust 31, 2010

Ridenour to Become UQM Technologies CEO in Dec.

LONGMONT, CO - UQM Technologies Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies, has appointed Eric Ridenour, former chief operating officer of the Chrysler Group, to the position of president and chief operating officer. Ridenour will join UQM on Sept. 1 and later assume the position of CEO on Dec. 1, the company said.

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NewsAugust 31, 2010

Nissan LEAF Order Specification Phase Begins

NASHVILLE - Nissan North America Inc. announced the start of order specification for MY 2011 Nissan LEAF customers who have placed a reservation online. Consumers will now be able to choose the color and trim level of their Nissan LEAF.

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NewsAugust 30, 2010

Santa Monica’s All-Electric Truck Displayed at NAFA Chapter Meeting

CERRITOS, CA - Attendees at the Aug. 24 NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting in Cerritos, Calif., had the opportunity to take a ride in the City of Santa Monica, Calif.’s all-electric medium-duty truck, manufactured by Southern Calif.-based ZeroTruck.

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NewsAugust 30, 2010

Georgia Ports Study Shows Benefits of Diesel Additive

SAVANNAH, GA - The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced earlier this month that its diesel additive study yielded a 5-percent reduction in fuel consumption as well as drastically decreased emissions.

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NewsAugust 30, 2010

San Francisco Tests New Plug-In Hybrids

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced August 25 a partnership between the City and Toyota to pilot the company’s Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Lexington County Plans Idling Reduction Policy

LEXINGTON, SC - A plan outlined August 24 to the Lexington County, S.C., Council would limit vehicle idling to 10 minutes for its fleet of 667 cars and trucks, with exceptions for emergencies and library bookmobiles.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Best Buy Orders 1,000+ Transit Connects & E-Series Vans

RICHFIELD, MN - Best Buy's Geek Squad fleet will soon take delivery of 290 Ford Transit Connect compact utility vans and 738 Ford E-Series vans as part of the company's continuing efforts to build a more fuel-efficient fleet and streamlined transportation system.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Best Buy Orders 1,000+ Transit Connects & E-Series Vans

RICHFIELD, MN - Best Buy's Geek Squad fleet will soon take delivery of 290 Ford Transit Connect compact utility vans and 738 Ford E-Series vans as part of the company's continuing efforts to build a more fuel-efficient fleet and streamlined transportation system.

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NewsAugust 24, 2010

AT&T’s Hybrid Fleet Continues to Grow in Michigan

KALAMAZOO, MI - AT&T continues to green its nationwide fleet, now replacing five of its Kalamazoo, Mich., vehicles with Toyota Prius models, typically being used by sales people and managers who work with network technicians.

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