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NewsAugust 3, 2011

Automakers, AAA Push for More Funding for Alcohol Detection Technology

WASHINGTON - A coalition of companies and industry groups -- including the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, AAA and American Trucking Associations -- is urging Congress to fund an advanced drunk driving detection research program.

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NewsAugust 2, 2011

NICB Report Shows Technology Contributing to 7.2% Drop in Vehicle Thefts

DES PLAINES, IL- Older vehicles with fewer theft-deterrent devices were stolen more than newer models, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's findings.

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NewsAugust 1, 2011

Deadline Extended - 2011 Commercial Fleet Environmental Leadership Awards

TORRANCE, CA - Have you been working with your fleet to reduce emissions, implement alternative-fuel technology, or perform other "greening" efforts?

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NewsAugust 1, 2011

Ford, Azure to Add Hybrid Systems to F-Series Super-Duty Trucks

OAK PARK, MI – Azure Dynamics Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have formed an agreement calling for Azure to integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line.

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NewsAugust 1, 2011

ROUSH CleanTech Expands Fleet Sales Team

LIVONIA, MI — ROUSH CleanTech, a leader in propane autogas vehicle technology, recently promoted Melissa Cox and added Brad Beauchamp to the company’s sales team.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightAugust 1, 2011

Valero Saves 6.5 CPM With Fleet Right-Sizing Initiative

Thanks to advancing technology, four-cylinder models are producing better performance for North America’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer versus its previous V-6 models.

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Ford and Azure Dynamics to Add Hybrid Systems to F-Series Super-Duty Trucks

OAK PARK, MI - In collaboration with Ford , Azure Dynamic's plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on Ford's F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, which is expected to be available in early 2013.

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

GM, ABB Pursue Volt Battery Reuse Applications

RALEIGH, NC – General Motors and ABB Group have demonstrated an energy storage system that combines a proven electric vehicle battery technology and a proven grid-tied electric power inverter.

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NewsJuly 21, 2011

Volvo Developing Range Extender Technology for EVs

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo is developing electric vehicle range-extender technology and is testing it on a C30 Electric and a V60.

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NewsJuly 19, 2011

Study Shows Volvo’s Collision Avoidance Technology Prevents Crashes

ARLINGTON, VA - The Highway Loss Data Institute studied a collision avoidance feature on the Volvo XC60, called City Safety, which it found reduced the total number of low-speed crashes drivers experienced.

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