Chicago Taxis to Go Green With Ford Hybrids

CHICAGO – Ford is working with the city of Chicago to put hybrid vehicles into service as taxi cabs beginning in 2007, as part of a plan being considered by the Chicago City Council. Ford is loaning the city an Escape Hybrid to serve as a training and education tool with taxi fleets and the public.

Flex-Fuel Squad Cars Lack E-85 Station

GARY, IN - The City of Gary Police Department's fleet of new flex fuel squad cars are on the road, but ethanol fuel isn't available for refueling, and no one can say for sure when the city will have it.

Web Site Assesses University’s Computerized Maintenance Systems

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Nobreakdowns.com was engaged by New Jersey City University (NJCU) to perform an assessment of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) utilized by the various internal departments of NJCU.

Oklahoma Conference Oct. 16-17 to Focus on Biofuels

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. --- GROW: The Oklahoma Biofuels Conference, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 in Oklahoma City, will address the state's potential for producing alternative fuels using such materials as switchgrass and other prairie grasses.

DaimlerChrysler Receives New York Hybrid Bus Order

Insurance Firm Loses Appeal in Aftermarket Parts Case

KANSAS CITY, MO --- A Missouri Court of Appeals on May 5 reinstated a $17 million jury verdict against American Family Mutual Insurance Co. in a class-action lawsuit over vehicle repairs and the use of aftermarket auto parts, the Kansas City Star reported.

Mexico's Rassini Recognized with Second Masters of Quality Award

For the second straight year, Rassini, a Mexican industrial company engaged in the automotive industry, was recognized by Daimler Trucks North America, for quality, delivery, technology and cost performance.

Con Edison Introduces 'Green' Cable Truck

Veteran employee Anthony F. Prettitore recognized the need to develop a new environmentally-friendly vehicle that would reduce the time city streets are closed during repair work.

Atlanta Aims for 15 Percent Alt-Fuel Vehicles by 2012

ATLANTA - Mayor Kasim Reed unveiled a Power to Change sustainability plan with the goal of making Atlanta a top 10 city for sustainability. Changes include reducing fleet fuel consumption and ensuring that 15 percent of the city fleet is using alternative fuels by 2012.