FuelQuest Announces Fuel Management System Software Release 3.5

HOUSTON --- FuelQuest has released version 3.5 of its Fuel Management System (FMS). Release 3.5 highlights include extensions to the best buy strategic sourcing solution and new voice response unit (VRU) capabilities.

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.

Fuel Cell-Powered Crown Forklift Showcased at Annual Symposium

NEW BREMEN, OHIO - At a recent Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation demonstrated how emerging fuel-cell technology can be used to power industrial vehicles, including Crown lift trucks.

EPA Tests Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Under Real World Conditions

WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson showcased the fourth generation of Chevrolet's Equinox Fuel Cell Car, the newest addition to the agency's vehicle fleet.

Survey of Fleet Professionals Finds Rising Cost of Fuel is Biggest Concern for 2013

REDWOOD CITY, CA – A recent survey of fleet professionals that received more than 300 responses, GreenRoad’s “Fleet Leader 2013 Outlook” study, found that rising fuel prices are the biggest concern in 2013 for fleet managers.

Saab Reveals System Which Reduces Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emissions

OEMs Now Offer 18 Factory-Built Alternate-Fuel Models

Although aftermarket conversions are available, they may not comply with federal and state alt-fuel vehicle mandates. OEM models typically offer better performance and reliability, plus easier warranty service.

DaimlerChrysler's Commitment to Alt-Fuel Vehicles Contines to Grow

Envisioning renewable fuels as a critical element in alternative technologies, DaimlerChrysler plans to grow its flexible-fuel and diesel vehicle presence in both the consumer and fleet marketplace.

Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

The EPA mandated the use of ULSD, effective June 1, 2006. Since then, there has been an uptick in reports of fuel-related problems, such as corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing systems, onboard vehicle fuel tank corrosion, clogged filters, and seal and gasket deterioration. What has the industry scratching its "collective head" is the chronological correlation between the uptick in fuel-related problems and the introduction of ULSD. Is there a connection between the two?