Green Fleet

As the lowest greenhouse gas emitting fuel, propane autogas averages 40-50% less emissions than gasoline/diesel per gallon.

Tags: Freightliner, CleanFUEL USA, Medium-duty trucks, LPG, propane autogas

At the job site, the Odyne hybrid plug-in battery system powers typical work site applications with the engine off for a much longer time than other commercially available large truck hybrid systems, according to the manufacturer.

Tags: Odyne, Plug-in Hybrid, Medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, Ford F-750, hybrid propulsion system

Of the four program categories, the Vehicle and Advanced Technology Program is available for medium- duty vehicle retrofits, replacements and technology demonstration.

Tags: funding, Medium-duty trucks, CNG fueling station, Alternative Fuels, MSRC

BOULDER, CO - The global economic recession has taken a huge toll on medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) truck sales in many regions. At the same time, the precipitous rise of oil prices has sent diesel fuel costs to near record highs in many countries.

Tags: Medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, Pike Research, hybrid trucks

The eStar all-electric truck is the first medium-duty commercial vehicle to receive certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. FedEx will evaluate the performance of the eStar vehicle in its fleet as it operates in the Los Angeles area.

Tags: Navistar, Medium-duty trucks, electric vehicle