Two Million Hydrogen Vehicles Could Be on Roads by 2020

WASHINGTON – A transition to hydrogen vehicles could greatly reduce U.S. oil dependence and carbon dioxide emissions, but making them competitive in the automotive market will not be easy.

For 2009, 18 GM Models Achieve 30 MPG or More on the Highway

DETROIT – GM offers 18 cars, crossovers, and SUV models for 2009-MY that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

The History of Computers in Fleet Management

Fleet has been an early adopter of new technology, starting with card reader equipment in the 1950s, use of mainframes in the 1960s, “dumb” terminals of the 1970s, PCs in the 1980s, and now a multitude of Web-enabled services.

Manager Creates New Fleet Policy for Combined Companies

Legislation Would Set National Standard for Driver's Licenses

Under legislation proposed in the U.S. Congress, the Drivers License Modernization Act (HR 4633) would require that states issue &smart drivers licenses that would hold biometric data, possibly a fingerprint, on the card to ensure identification authentication and the use of biometrics in databases of the state department of motor vehicles to prevent identity theft.

Mint: Higher Profits by the Hour

This independent car sharing startup uses a built-in parking connection and community-based growth to make a run at profits in the world’s largest carsharing market.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Details Tax Breaks for Hybrid Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow recently outlined details of proposed tax breaks for people who buy hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles. The breaks would give people who buy or lease hybrid cars and trucks a tax credit up to $3,400.

Stay Up-to-Date Internationally with Global Fleet News

Bobit Business Media has launched Global Fleet eNews, a free weekly e-mail newsletter that reports on new developments and news in international fleet management. Past articles from Global Fleet eNews can be viewed at www.fleet-central.com/global/enews/.

Honda Civic GX NGV Price and Incentives Announced

TORRANCE, CA – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has released the pricing of the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic GX.