New Fleets

THINK released its first U.S. EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third.

Tags: green fleet, THINK City

Resevations process begins in April. Rollout begins in select markets in December 2010.

Tags: green fleet, Nissan, Nissan Leaf, purchasing, zero emission

IntelliChoice.com names the Chevrolet Corvette, Volkswagen GTI, Lexus RX and Chevrolet Silverado among the 2010 "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards.

Tags: awards, Best Overall Value of the Year, IntelliChoice.com

Consumers who trade in a competitive product and purchase a 2010 model year Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan minivan can drive the vehicle risk-free for 60 days.

Tags: Chrysler Town & Country , Dodge Grand Caravan, minivan pledge

The premium Buick CXL model will start at $26,995, including at $750 destination charge.

Tags: Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Pricing

For the third time in 17 years, Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning both prestigious awards for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively.

Tags: awards, Ford, Ford Transit Connect, Fusion Hybrid, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) now is focusing on ways to improve its environmental impact from its fleet of trucks, with plans to add more than 250 hybrid trucks to its fleet over the next 10 years.

Tags: Arizona Public Service Co., fuel, Green, hybrid

Infiniti's Eco Pedal, which talks back to the driver, aids the driver in saving fuel and encourages eco-driving behavior.

Tags: Eco Pedal, fuel, Infiniti M

BUFFALO GROVE, IL - Seeking a smaller overall vehicle package with the capacity and payload necessary to transport all sizes and scope of greenery, the interior landscape company recently bought a fleet of 70 Ford Transit Connect vans.

Tags: Ambius, fuel, Green, Transit Connect

SIKESTON, MO - In addition cutting down on fuel use, GPS has helped NewWave Communications guarantee customers a two-hour appointment block instead of the typical four hours cable companies are notorious for.

Tags: fuel, GPS, NewWave Communications, Productivity

ATLANTA - The trucks use a Freightliner custom chassis and hydraulic hybrid system from Parker Hannifin Corp., and are being financed by the Department of Energy's Clean Cities program.

Tags: Clean Cities, hydraulic hybrid, UPS

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

Tags: 2010 models, EPA, fuel, Fuel Economy Guide

NAPERVILLE, IL - Naperville is partnering with the City of Aurora, Illinois, in the purchase of the system, which will provide enhanced in-building and outdoor coverage to provide reliable, interoperable communications between first responders and front-line emergency personnel.

Tags: City of Naperville, Harris Corporation, OpenSky communication system

TORRANCE, CA – Nissan is offering fleet incentives on several 2010-MY vehicles now through September 30, 2010, ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Tags: 2010-MY, fleet incentives, Nissan

DETROIT – General Motors promised "strong commitment" to fleet and commercial customers "remains unchanged," according to Jim Campbell, GM general manager fleet and commercial operations, in a statement addressing the automaker's June 1 bankruptcy.

Tags: bankruptcy, Chapter 11 filing, GM

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota Motor Sales announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2010 Sienna van will remain unchanged from 2009 model-year prices.

Tags: 2009-MY, 2010 Toyota Sienna, Pricing, Toyota Motor Sales

TORRANCE, CA – Learn about the Ford Work Solutions In-Dash Computer and 'Crew Chief,' the industry's only OEM telematics solution in a free Web seminar May 14.

Tags: Ford Work Solutions, In-Dash Computer, web seminar, webinar

PHILADELPHIA – First-time offenders would be charged a $150 fine and $300 for second offenses, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Tags: bill, cell phone ban, legislation, Philadelphia, texting ban, texting while driving