U.S. Postal Service on Track to Meeting Emissions Goals

WASHINGTON - Although exempt from the recent Executive Order establishing energy guidelines, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) voluntarily determined its greenhouse gas emissions, making it the only federal agency to publicly report them.

Stellantis to Retool Turin Plant for EVs

Stellantis will remake its Turin, Italy, factory into an electric-vehicle (EV) center to increase efficiency as it shifts to selling more EVs.

A VIN for All: New Tool Documents Vehicle Data Security Levels

The service from Privacy4Cars gives consumers as well as fleets and remarketing operations an instant account of a vehicle’s data security and privacy history.

ADESA Simplifies Info on Condition Reports to Aid Buyers

The new format offers features such as an improved vehicle photo gallery with a separate damages section, easier to find tire condition, and list of options.

Safety Tip: Preventing Drowsy Driving

A new report from NHTSA stresses the need to better educate American drivers about the dangers of driving when sleep-deprived.

Patent Reveals Electric Ford F-150 Details

The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.

UPS Hybrid Vans Deliver 28.9% Fuel Savings

ATLANTA - The 28.9 percent fuel economy improvement results in a 15 percent improvement in total cost per mile, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

The Latest Developments in EV Battery Technology

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are increasing research and development and looking at potential technologies.

FedEx Orders First 1,900 Sprinter Vans