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DOE and EPA Release 2013 Fuel Economy Guide

According to the agencies, new in the 2013 guide is a second top 10 list of the most efficient vehicles, separating conventional gasoline and diesel powertrain models from alternative-fuel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains.

Tags: Department of Energy, EPA, fuel economy

October 8, 2012 - Industry News

Hybrid Diesel Delivery Vans Get at Least 13 Percent Improved Fuel Economy, NREL Study Finds

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ongoing study with UPS found that hybrid vans achieved 13-20% better fuel economy compared with similar but conventionally powered vans.

Tags: UPS, Department of Energy, hybrid vehicles, Vehicle Testing, fuel economy

July 24, 2012 - Industry News

Dept. of Energy Alt-Fuel Technology Database Provides Benchmarking Data

<p>The Transparent Cost Database provides average fuel economy and capital cost projections for vehicles with alternative-fuel or other types of powertrain technology.</p>

The site doesn't provide any vehicle-specific information, but rather provides information such as average vehicle fuel economy and capital cost estimates.

Tags: benchmarking, Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, fuel economy, Alternative Fuels, price projections, data management tool

April 30, 2012 - Industry News

Clean Cities Fleet Manager Handbook Provides Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tips

The Plug-In Electric Handbook for Fleet Managers provides information on vehicles, maintenance, safety, emissions, charging equipment and more.

Tags: Clean Cities, guidebooks, Department of Energy, plug-in electric vehicles

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

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