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The BMW i3 electric car, first introduced for the 2014 model year, is an innovative step forward in EV technology with its carbon fiber, plastic and aluminum structure. It provides an EPA-rated range of 81 miles in normal driving mode on a full charge. BMW also offers a range-extending model. Photos by Vince Taroc.
Toyota redesigned its Camry Hybrid for 2015, adding 17-inch alloy wheels, roomier seating, a 6.1-inch touch screen and an upgraded Entuen system with navigation and smartphone app integration. The Camry Hybrid gets a combined fuel economy of 40 mpg. Photos by Vince Taroc.
Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet and Green Fleet magazines, awarded its inaugural Green Fleet Car and Green Fleet Truck of the Year awards to the Ford Fusion Energi and Toyota Highlander Hybrid Nov. 20 at the L.A. Auto Show. Photos by Adam Pringle and Becky May.
Hydrogen fuel-cell technology took center stage among green-vehicle technology at the 2014 L.A. Auto Show led by the appearance of the 2016 Toyota Mirai. Photos by Paul Clinton, Steven Martinez, Adam Pringle, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
Satellite broadcaster DISH rolled out 47 service vans in Southern California converted by ROUSH CleanTech to run on propane autogas. The Ford E-250 vans will bring fuel savings and on-site fueling convenience from fuel supplier Ferrellgas. View photos showing the fueling process and the cargo setup by upfitter Leggett & Platt. Photos by Paul Clinton.
Plenty of plug-in hybrids, all-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles arrived at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show for fuel-conscious fleet managers and enviornmentally friendly consumers. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane autogas, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available natural gas-capable half-ton pickup. Photos courtesy of Ford.
General Motors introduced its 2014-MY Cadillac ELR, an extended-range electric vehicle (similar to the Volt) slated to go on sale in early 2014. The vehicle features a 1.4L gasoline generator and electric motors for propulsion, and GM said the Cadillac ELR has an all-electric range of 35 miles. The following photos show different aspects of the vehicle.
FleetGroup editors had a chance to tour the Greenkraft facility in Santa Ana, Calif., on Dec. 17, 2012, and learn more about the company’s operations. Photos by Chris Wolski
The 2012 Green Fleet Conference, held in Schaumburg, Ill., Oct. 2-3, featured opportunities for fleet managers to drive the latest alternative-fuel fleet vehicles, check out new products, and network. The following gallery shows images from the exhibit hall and the keynote speeches.
Nissan showed a new electric van concept, designed primarily for commercial fleets, the e-NV200 Concept, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
