Ford to Calibrate Systems on 2013-MY and Later Hybrids to Boost Fuel Economy

Ford plans to adjust vehicle systems to improve the on-road fuel economy of its 2013-MY hybrids sold in the U.S. and Canada beginning in August. Models to receive the updates include the C-MAX Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid, and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

5.4L V-8 Flex Fuel Engine Now Available for 2006-Model F-150

DEARBORN, MI — The Ford F-150 5.4L V-8 is now available with the 5.4L Flexible Fuel (E-85) engine.

Salt Lake Police Fight Crime and Fuel Costs with Hybrid Cars

SALT LAKE CITY - In an effort to cut fuel costs — thereby possibly saving jobs, as well as reducing its impact on the environment — the Salt Lake Police Department recently unveiled the latest additions to its fleet: a hybrid patrol car and an electric three-wheeled vehicle.

California Senate's Bill to Cut Tailpipe Exhaust Could Force Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards

Trucks Now Consume More Than Half of Our Nation's Fuel Supply

TOLEDO, OHIO — For the first time, trucks account for over half of all vehicle fuel consumed in the United States, according to research from Havill's new multi-client study entitled: “The U.S. Commercial Fleet Market Forecast, 2004-2008.”

Senators Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Boosting Fleet Average to 35 mpg

WASHINGTON - The Senate voted to require average fuel economy of 35 miles per gallon for new cars, pickup trucks and SUVs by 2020, raising efficiency standards that have not changed significantly for nearly two decades.

DaimlerChrysler More Than Doubles Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles in the U.S.

AUBURN HILLS, MI — DaimlerChrysler announced on December 9 that in December 2004, the company has doubled the amount of fuel cell vehicles that it currently manages in the United States — more than any other manufacturer.

2012 Green Fleet Conference: GE’s Wellington Discusses Upcoming Alt-Fuel Vehicle Technologies

SCHAUMBURG, IL – At the 2012 Green Fleet Conference, the Tuesday mid-day keynote featured Johanna Wellington, Sustainable Energy Program Leader with GE's Global Research Center. Wellington focused on two alternative-fuel vehicle technology areas, electric vehicles and natural gas.

Toyota’s Lentz Explains Company’s Approach to Meeting Upcoming Fuel Economy and Safety Regulations

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Toyota’s U.S. division President and CEO Jim Lentz gave a presentation at the Center for Automotive Research’s Briefing Center on August 8 about the company’s outlook on the auto industry, such as upcoming fuel-economy and potential safety regulations, and how it plans to meet those challenges.