Michigan's U.S. Senators Back Alternative Fuel-Efficiency Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Michigan's two U.S. senators, Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, are trying to rework the current Senate fuel-efficiency plan to give automakers more time to make major changes.

Ford SYNC Adds Parking & Fuel Solution

Ford vehicles equipped with the SYNC 4 connected vehicle system will have an added solution that gives drivers the latest available traffic, incident, parking, charging and fuel information.

New Fuel Cell Vehicle Unveiled in Geneva

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — DaimlerChrysler announced that on March 3, at the 2005 Geneva motor Show, it presented the new F-Cell, built on the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

ElDorado Recalls Minivans for Fuel Leaks

The recall covers more than 5,800 wheelchair-accessible vehicles built on Dodge and Chrysler minivan chassis.

Biodiesel: No Longer a Fringe Fuel

The availability of biodiesel-based fuels is growing, and industry-accepted standards have begun to ensure its quality from reputable suppliers. However, fleet managers should research the alternative fuel before use in their vehicles.

EPA Proposes Increasing Renewable Fuel Volumes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule that would set the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in 2020, as well as the biomass-based diesel volume standards for 2021.

Oklahoma Extends Alt-Fuel Tax Credits

Oklahoma's Gov. Kevin Stitt approved a bill that redefines and extends Oklahoma's tax credits for several alternative fuel vehicles in the state.

Arizona Law Establishes New Alternative-Fuel Incentives

L.A. Airport to Purchase 30 Alt-Fuel Buses and Trucks

LOS ANGELES --- Airport commissioners have approved the purchase of 30 alternative-fuel buses and trucks for use at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the ongoing effort to replace gasoline-powered vehicles in the airport's fleet with alternative-fuel vehicles.