Dept. of Energy Invests in R&D for Lightweight Vehicle Materials

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Dept. has announced $8 million in funding for seven projects to create lighter and stronger materials for U.S. vehicles.

ServiceMaster Chooses WEX for Fleet Payments

ServiceMaster will roll out WEX fuel cards, payment services, and analytics solutions to its fleet of 6,600 service vehicles to improve the efficiency of its fleet operations, WEX Inc. has announced.

New Directory Lists E85, Biodiesel Fueling Stations

WHEATON, Ill. --- USA Energy Independence Publications has released a directory listing both E85 ethanol fuel and biodiesel fuel retail stations nationwide.

Charlottesville Saving $100,000 Annually With Hybrids

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, Va.'s sustainability program has led to alt-fuel vehicle purchases and fuel and maintenance savings.

Wells Fargo Launches Commercial MasterCard

Propane Helps Jackson County Sheriff Save Money

PENDERGRASS, GA - Converting the remaining 50 vehicles in its fleet to run on propane is expected to save the sheriff's office $250,000 in fuel costs this fiscal year alone.

Pricelock Names Agarwal as CEO

REDWOOD CITY, CA - Pricelock, an online provider of fuel price protection and budget predictability, named Naveen Agarwal CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Previously, he was COO.

GM Unveils Hummer, Saab Concept Cars that Run on Ethanol

DETROIT --- General Motors Corp. ushered in the Detroit auto show by introducing two alt-fuel concept cars --- the Hummer HX and the Saab 9-4X, which run on ethanol.

N.J.'s Refueling Station Shortage Hinders Conservation Efforts

ASBURY PARK, N.J. --- A report released by New Jersey's state auditor reveals that the state has failed to meet its goal of reducing its petroleum use, despite having 1,700 dual-fuel vehicles in its fleet.