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.

Automotive Remarketing Services Sells 10,000th Vehicle

Azure Dynamics Recalling 261 Balance Hybrid Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Azure Dynamics is recalling 261 2010-2012 model-year Balance Hybrid vehicles manufactured on the Ford E-450 chassis. An electrical system issue may lead to engine stalling and failure to restart.

Lee County Sheriff Converts 10 Crown Vics to Propane Autogas

OPELIKA, AL – Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama recently switched 10 Ford Crown Victorias to run on propane autogas.

In Memoriam: Doug Horst, 1932-2012

NORTHVILLE, MI – Doug Horst, retired major accounts manager for Ford Division Fleet Operations, passed away Oct. 17 in Northville, Mich. He was 79.

Quantum Subsidiary to Offer NGV Limos

IRVINE, CA - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide says that Empire Coach will be pursuing becoming a "qualified vehicle modifier" for Ford Motor Company.

Hybrid Taxis Make Chicago History

CHICAGO— Carriage Cab Company unveiled a fleet of Ford Escape Hybrids June 21 to celebrate the company's fourth anniversary.

Automakers Welcome Utility Partners To FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership

DEARBORN, MI --- The United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), whose members are Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp., have welcomed the addition of electric utility partners to the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership.

City of Winter Haven Plugging Hybrids Into Vehicle Fleet

WINTER HAVEN, FL – On the outside, it looks like a regular vehicle, but underneath the hood the city’s new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is a going-green environmental machine.