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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

The tool allows fleet managers to set objectives for a plan, save the plan, make changes to it and to evaluate different alternative-fuel fleet scenarios.

Tags: Alternative-fuel vehicles, Department of Energy, Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator, fuel savings calculator

The Department of Energy stated that Phillips 66 is estimating it could take two to three weeks before its refinery in Linden, N.J. can resume operations. As well, to help clean up and repair infrastructure in the Northeast, the Department of Transportation has released funding to several states.

Tags: AAA, Department of Energy, Fuel Prices, Department of Transportation, WEX Inc., Hurricane Sandy

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

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

WASHINGTON - The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV came in first, with an mpg of 112 combined. All of the vehicles that achieved top fuel-economy ratings are electric or hybrid vehicles.

Tags: Mitsubishi, MPG, Department of Energy, fuel economy

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.

Tags: Department of Energy, EPA, fuel economy label, 2012 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

Diesel will average $2.97 this year and $3.14 next year, according to the Department of Energy’s monthly short-term energy outlook.

Tags: diesel, Department of Energy

Gas and diesel prices are also expected to increase this summer to $2.92 and $2.97 per gallon, respectively.

Tags: diesel, Department of Energy, EIA

Thanks to a $45.4 million grant for the U.S. Department of Energy, Eaton Corp. will provide plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles to more than 50 utility and municipal fleets nationwide. Eaton will also provide infrastructure for the electrical charging of these vehicles.

Tags: hybrid, Eaton, Department of Energy, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, government grants

Diesel costs to remain relatively low, then rise at end of year.

Tags: diesel, fuel, Department of Energy

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler has submitted three proposals to the Department of Energy aimed at rapid vehicle electrification.

Tags: Chrysler, electric vehicle, Department of Energy