New Fuel Economy Labels Proposed by EPA, DOT

The goal of the new fuel economy labels is to provide simple, straightforward energy and environmental comparisons across all types of vehicles, including electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and conventional gasoline-powered vehicles, according to the agencies.

Pest Control Company Expects $16K Fuel Savings with Propane Trucks

THOMASVILLE, AL – Lewis Pest Control in Alabama expects to save more than $16,000 in fuel costs and displace approximately 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually with eight propane autogas trucks.

GM Starts Pilot Program on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

GM is collaborating with the Department of Energy to develop low-emissions fuel cell-powered medium duty trucks for fleets and supporting infrastructure.

Ford Dealer in N.C. Opens Alt-Fuel-Only Station

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. --- A Ford dealer in Southern Pines, N.C., has opened the state's first station that sells only alternative fuels, according to a report in BusinessWeek.

Study Shows Government Fleet Operators Now Favor Hydrogen Fuel Alternatives

A spring 2002 study recently released by Market Facts Motoresearch, working in cooperation with Fleetcommunity Inc., reported that 47 percent of government fleet decision-makers would seriously consider purchasing hydrogen-based vehicles if they were offered in body styles similar to those currently in operation.

More Alternative Fuel Vehicles Seen in U.S. in 2004

Mercedes-Benz Readying Next-Gen Fuel Cell Tech

Mercedes-Benz will show a pre-production model of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of its GLC compact luxury SUV later this month at the IAA Frankfort Motor Show.

Honda Launches Production of FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Car

TOCHIGI, Japan --- American Honda Motor Co. Inc. announced five of the first customers for its advanced new FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle and also provided details of the world's first fuel cell vehicle dealership network in the United States.

L.A. Port to Redirect Budget for Alt-Fuel Trucks, Equipment

SAN PEDRO, Calif -- Port of Los Angeles harbor commissioners this month were briefed on a new plan to repurpose two of the Port's major air quality improvement initiatives in order to buy road haul trucks and in-port cargo handling equipment that run on alternative fuels.