In part one of a two-part article, "Green Fleet" looks back at the past, reviews current challenges, and discusses the obstacles fleets and electric-vehicle infrastructure currently faces.
Read More →BOSTON - The charging station market will grow in unit sales from around 120,000 in 2012 to 1.3 million units in 2020, rising from $140 million in 2012 to $1.15 billion in 2020, according to Lux Research.
Read More →Environmental conservation — powered by telematics, route optimization, and alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies — saved UPS 85 million miles of driving time in 2011.
Read More →DENVER – Production for the battery-electric four-seater began in September. The vehicle is expected to travel up to 50 miles on a full charge, according to the automaker.
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TORRANCE, CA – During development of the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, engineers sought to make the electric vehicle just as safe as any other Toyota model on the road. That task meant creating an underbody design ensuring that, in the event of a crash, the high-voltage battery’s energy remains contained and poses no threat to vehicle occupants and first responders.
Read More →SCHAUMBURG, IL - MotorWeek's John Davis discussed the current state of electric vehicle technology and showed video reviews of a number of new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market in his opening keynote at the 2012 Green Fleet Conference.
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Step back in time to explore the 2012 CODA Electric Sedan, a pioneering all-electric vehicle designed for everyday driving.
Read More →DETROIT – The automaker offers a few tips and tools for electric vehicle users that could come in handy when charging.
Read More →LOVELAND, CO - The City of Loveland took another step toward becoming a more sustainable municipality by partnering with Tynan’s Nissan to lease two electric vehicles for fleet use.
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A new program using actual drive-cycle data will help fleets answer this question from an economic standpoint.
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