Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

Contentious Negotiations Fuel Johnson Truck Bodies Strike

RICE LAKE, WI — After working for about a month without a new contract, workers at Johnson Truck Bodies in Rice Lake walked off the job on April 7, according to The Chetek Alert newspaper.

City of Bridgeport Develops Alternative Fuel Fleet

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The City of Bridgeport is going “green,” one vehicle at a time. Mayor Bill Finch is driving a black, 2007 Ford Escape hybrid SUV, the city’s first chief executive to adopt a vehicle that uses an alternative power source — a rechargeable battery — to reduce gas usage and emissions.

Colorado Provides $30M in Alternative Fuel Grants

The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) will open the application period for its upcoming round of funding under the Alt Fuels Colorado grant program on Oct. 1, the organization announced.

Ford: Fuel Economy to Improve 20% by 2010 MY

In addition to fuel economy improvements, Ford this week rolled out its entire 2010 model year lineup for North America and announced plans for 30 new powertrain actions globally-22 in North America alone-by the end of 2010.

EPA Approves ROUSH Propane Fuel System

The EPA certification covers the 2010 model year Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 cargo vans, wagons, and certain cutaway configurations with a GVWR of up to 10,000 pounds, utilizing the Ford 5.4L, 2V V-8 engine.

Infiniti Q50 Recalled for Fuel Pump Module

The recall, expected to begin Aug. 21, affects more than 14,000 Q50 and Q60 vehicles at risk for stalling.

Porsche Macan Recall Tied to Fuel Leaks

The recall affects more than 51,000 Macan, Macan S, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS luxury crossover vehicles.

New Alt-Fuel Leasing Program for Fleets