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December 16, 2010 - Industry News

THINK Delivers Electric Cars in Indiana, Receives CARB Approval

The all-electric THINK City vehicle.

Approval from the California Air Resources Board paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia, which have adopted California’s ZEV requirements.

Tags: CARB, electric vehicle, THINK electric vehicle

December 9, 2010 - Industry News

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.

Tags: Transit Connect, electric vehicle

December 9, 2010 - Industry News

Commercial Delivery Fleets Ideal EV Users

The businesses are well-suited to the limited range of battery power because they drive short, defined routes.

Tags: electric vehicle

December 9, 2010 - Industry News

Hawaii Hydrogen Ready by 2015?

General Motors' Charlie Freese announces the formation of a 10 company, agency and university initiative that will partner with GM and The Gas Company to make hydrogen-powered vehicles and a fueling infrastructure a reality in Hawaii by 2015.

A plan, called the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative (H2I), aims to integrate hydrogen as an essential building block for Hawaii’s sustainable energy ecosystem.

Tags: hydrogen vehicles, General Motors Corp.

December 2, 2010 - Industry News

Toyota Introduces RAV4 EV at 2010 L.A. Auto Show (Video)

Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., introduces the RAV4 EV at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 17, 2010.

Tags: Toyota, electric vehicle

December 2, 2010 - Industry News

New England Cab Companies to Add Ford Alt-Fuel Units to Fleets

Metro Taxi of West Haven, Conn., and The Yellow Cab Company of Bloomfield, Conn., each ordered 20 Transit Connect Taxis with CNG preparation engine packages.

Tags: CNG, Alternative Fuels

November 24, 2010 - Industry News

THINK City Car Coming to U.S. in 2011

<i>Automotive Fleet</i> recently had the opportunity to test drive the THINK City at Bobit Business Media headquarters in Torrance, Calif. In the passenger seat is Michael Lock, chief marketing officer for THINK.

TORRANCE, CA - The THINK City, a modern urban vehicle, will be released in the U.S. as a two-seater model, providing "healthy" cargo space. Automotive Fleet recently had an opportunity to experience the electric vehicle at Bobit Business Media headquarters.

November 18, 2010 - Industry News

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Achieves Segment-Leading 42 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

The Cruze Eco has an MSRP of $18,895 (including destination charge). It goes on sale in January.

Tags: Chevrolet, General Motors Corp.

November 18, 2010 - Industry News

Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

2011 Chevrolet Volt

“The Volt absolutely delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine,” said Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend.

Tags: Chevrolet Volt

November 11, 2010 - Industry News

GE to Buy 25,000 Electric Vehicles

2011 Chevrolet Volt

GE said it will initially purchase 12,000 General Motors vehicles, beginning with the Chevrolet Volt in 2011, and will add other vehicles as manufacturers expand their electric vehicle portfolios.

Tags: GE Capital Fleet Services, electric vehicle, Chevrolet Volt, General Motors Corp.

November 11, 2010 - Industry News

DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

Overall, the best fuel economy performers are hybrids, but the 2011 fuel economy leaders also include fuel efficient clean diesels as well as gasoline models.

Tags: diesel, Department of Energy, hybrid electric vehicles, EPA, fuel economy

November 11, 2010 - Industry News

EV Incentives are Out There: You Just Have to Look

Tax incentives for plug-in vehicles are appealing to residents in blue and red states.

Tags: greenhouse gases, Nissan, electric vehicle, Chevrolet Volt

November 11, 2010 - Industry News

ROUSH Executives Discuss Exclusion of Propane in U.S. Senate Bills

“While we commend the goals of S.3815 and S.3495 to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, we are disappointed that it does not support the inclusion of all alternative fuels,” said Joe Thompson, president of ROUSH CleanTech, the alternative fuels arm of ROUSH Enterprises.

Tags: Propane, Roush

November 4, 2010 - Industry News

EPA Approves Amyris’ Synthetic Diesel Fuel

The synthetic diesel, certified for use in cars up to a 35-percent blend, is made from crop materials such as sugarcane and sorghum, making it more similar in origin to ethanol than to traditional biodiesel.

Tags: Biodiesel, EPA

November 4, 2010 - Industry News

Nissan Dealers Install Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF

By January 2011, more than 150 dealers will have chargers installed in the targeted launch markets of California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Tennessee.

Tags: electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF

October 28, 2010 - Industry News

New Ford Web Site Gives Consumers the ABC's of Electrified Vehicles

The site explains the differences in each type of vehicle, and details the technology that makes them possible, including battery chemistry, charge ports and regenerative braking.

Tags: electric vehicle

October 28, 2010 - Industry News

J.D. Power: Future Global Demand for Hybrid and Battery
Electric Vehicles May Be Over-Hyped

Regulatory inconsistencies across markets, relatively stable oil prices; and consumer concerns about cost and ease of operation present challenges for sales of hybrid and electric vehicles.

Tags: hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicle

October 28, 2010 - Industry News

Staples Introduces New All-Electric Vehicles Into Delivery Fleet

New vehicles in California, Missouri and Ohio launch as part of plan to improve fleet fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Tags: Emissions, electric vehicle

October 21, 2010 - Industry News

ROUSH CleanTech Company Introduced at 2010 Green Fleet Conference

ROUSH CleanTech debuts as new propane-fueled vehicle engineering company at the 2010 Green Fleet Conference in San Diego.

Tags: Roush, Propane, Green Fleet Conference

October 14, 2010 - Industry News

A Sampling of Chevy Volt Reviews: Mostly Positive

Critics are impressed with the Volt’s dual-power source, horsepower and mpg, though some take issue with the vehicle’s big-sticker price.

Tags: Chevrolet

October 14, 2010 - Industry News

City of Eugene, Ore., Tests Toyota Prius With Electric Mode

Toyota’s hybrid vehicle has a plug-in feature. The vehicle travels 14 miles in electric mode before the hybrid motor kicks in.

Tags: Toyota, electric vehicle

October 14, 2010 - Industry News

ECOtality Introduces Blink DC Fast Charger

ECOtotality's Blink DC Fast Charger

The DC Fast Charger delivers the fastest EV charging rate currently available and is capable of providing a full charge in less than 30 minutes.

Tags: electric vehicle

October 7, 2010 - Industry News

Chevrolet Volt’s 240V Home Charging Unit Priced at $490

Chevrolet "Voltec" 240V home charging unit

The Voltec 240V home charging unit can charge the Volt's battery from depleted to charged in about four hours.

Tags: Chevrolet

September 30, 2010 - Industry News

Donlen, Environmental Defense Fund and GreenDriver Collaborate to Reduce GHG Emissions

The three organizations are partnering on a multi-year Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action titled, “Commercial Fleet 20% GHG Emissions Reduction.”

September 23, 2010 - Industry News

CODA Automotive Launches All-Electric Sedan

The California-based automaker announced pricing for its all-electric CODA Sedan and said it will begin accepting fully refundable deposits for the four-door, five-passenger vehicle.

Tags: electric vehicle