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NewsOctober 5, 2010

EPA, NHTSA Announce Plans for Tougher GHG & Fuel Economy Standards

WASHINGTON - The agencies announced they will begin the process of developing tougher greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks built in model-years 2017 through 2025.

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NewsOctober 5, 2010

CARB Hybrid Program Helps Calif. Fleets Get Greener

SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board said that an innovative financial incentive program has helped put over 650 hybrid trucks and buses on California roads.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2010

Which Emits Less Carbon Dioxide, Hybrids or Natural Gas Cars?

The answer depends on whether the vehicles are doing city or highway driving.

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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2010

Improving Federal Fleet Management

Efforts to improve federal fleet management on all levels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption have increased since President Obama signed EO 13514 in 2009.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2010

California Tire Pressure Regulation in Effect

SACRAMENTO, CA - California law now requires all automotive service providers performing automotive maintenance or repair services in the state (including public fleet repair facilities) to properly check and inflate the tires of the light vehicles they are repairing.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2010

Workshop Teaches City Employees about Green Fleet

ASHEVILLE, NC - City of Asheville, N.C., employees turned out in late August for a green transportation fair entitled “Put on Your Green Shoes.” The event was geared toward familiarizing city employees with the city’s green fleet of low- and no-emission vehicles.

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NewsAugust 30, 2010

Georgia Ports Study Shows Benefits of Diesel Additive

SAVANNAH, GA - The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced earlier this month that its diesel additive study yielded a 5-percent reduction in fuel consumption as well as drastically decreased emissions.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Lexington County Plans Idling Reduction Policy

LEXINGTON, SC - A plan outlined August 24 to the Lexington County, S.C., Council would limit vehicle idling to 10 minutes for its fleet of 667 cars and trucks, with exceptions for emergencies and library bookmobiles.

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NewsAugust 12, 2010

PepsiCo Commits to Reducing GHG Emissions

PURCHASE, NY - PepsiCo is committed to an absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations, according to the company's recently released sustainability report.

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

City of Denton to Build Alt-Fuel Station for Fleet Vehicles

DENTON, TX - The City of Denton Fleet Services Division has been awarded a $599,860 grant from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. The City will construct and operate a fuel island that provides alternative fuels for city equipment to help reduce the ozone levels within the North Texas nonattainment counties.

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