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NewsDecember 22, 2010

Commercial Trucks Will Be Among the Fastest-Growing Markets for Hybrid Drivetrain

BOULDER, CO - In the face of rising fuel costs and stricter emissions regulations in many parts of the world, fleet operators are increasingly looking to hybrid drivetrain designs to help make their medium- and heavy-duty trucks cleaner and more fuel efficient.

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NewsDecember 21, 2010

CARB Amends Diesel Engine Rules

SACRAMENTO, CA - In light of the state's struggling economy, the California Air Resources Board on Dec. 17 voted to ease some impending restrictions on diesel engine emissions. However, CARB's amended rules are still the strictest in the U.S. and will cost the trucking and construction industries an estimated $3.8 billion, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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NewsDecember 21, 2010

CARB Amends Diesel Engine Rules

SACRAMENTO, CA - In light of the state's struggling economy, the California Air Resources Board on Dec. 17 voted to ease some impending restrictions on diesel engine emissions. However, CARB's amended rules are still the strictest in the U.S. and will cost the trucking and construction industries an estimated $3.8 billion, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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NewsDecember 16, 2010

Los Angeles Agency Launches EV Testing Program

LOS ANGELES - The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is testing 10 BYD F3DM dual-mode electric sedans at its offices. HACLA expects each vehicle will significantly reduce fuel costs and reduce CO2 emissions by almost 37 lbs. annually.

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NewsDecember 14, 2010

CARB Approves THINK City Vehicle

DEARBORN, MI - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the THINK City as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV), paving the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states, and the District of Columbia that have adopted California's ZEV requirements.

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NewsDecember 9, 2010

Ford, Azure Dynamics Deliver First Transit Connect Electrics

The all-electric, zero-emissions Transit Connect Electric has a driving range of up to 80 miles per full charge.

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NewsDecember 7, 2010

GreenRoad Offers Solutions to Curb Idling

REDWOOD SHORES, CA - GreenRoad, which helps fleets promote safer and more efficient driving practices, is adding an "idling performance solution" to its overall service so that fleets can further reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightNovember 22, 2010

EMD Millipore 'Goes Green' While Remaining Fiscally Responsible

After growing its sustainability initiative and moving toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, the global life sciences company saves 140,000 gallons of gas annually and reduces CO2 emissions by more than 2.8 million lbs.

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NewsNovember 19, 2010

EPA Reports New Vehicles Continue to Improve Fuel Efficiency & Reduce Emissions

WASHINGTON - For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting a decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and a slight increase in the average fuel efficiency for new cars and light-duty trucks.

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NewsNovember 19, 2010

EPA Reports New Vehicles Continue to Improve Fuel Efficiency & Reduce Emissions

WASHINGTON - For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting a decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and a slight increase in the average fuel efficiency for new cars and light-duty trucks.

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