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September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

By Chad Simon

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

Tags: CALSTART, HTUF, Hybrid Large Trucks, Hyrbid Trucks, WestStart

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