The Ford Transit has received EPA certification for a 3.7L bi-fuel Autogas System with plug and play technology from Alliance Autogas. Noted Ed Hoffman, president of Blossman Services, “The Ford Transit 3.7L Bi-Fuel autogas system conversion by far and away, is Alliance’s largest and most popular platform yet. The number of conversion requests exponentially exceed […]
Fleet managers looking for a simple, low-cost way to increase MPG on Ford Transit vans now have a solution, thanks to XL Hybrids. XL Hybrids now offers the first, and only, hybrid electric upfit for the Ford Transit van in North America. The company’s XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System allows fleets to increase fuel economy […]
EpicVue, a leading provider of premium in-cab satellite TV engineered for the trucking industry, has announced the largest deal in the company’s history: Western Express, Inc. is installing EipicVue systems in 1,600 power units. According to EpicVue, the largest single fleet installation of EpicVue will be completed by September, and was selected to deliver a […]
As consumers and fleets nationwide migrate to electric vehicles, many are wondering where they can find the most convenient charging station. The answer: There’s no place like home. Recently, well known TV show, “Ask This Old House,” partnered with EV charging leader, ClipperCreek, to install the HCS-40 charging station, widely used in both residential and […]
In one giant step for electric trucks, a BMW-led project has put Europe’s first all-electric tractor trailer on the road in Munich, Germany. Impressive yes. Practical, not yet. The 40-ton truck only has a range of slightly more than 60 miles per charge, which reportedly takes three or four hours. Its first commercial assignment will […]
Vocational fleets in the not-too-distant future could have an innovative option to help reduce gas burned and time wasted waiting at red lights and searching for parking in urban areas. Here’s how: Ford Motor has created a prototype electric bike that folds into the back of a Transit Connect van for use by couriers, electricians, […]
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will team with the California Trucking Association (CTA), the country’s largest state trucking association, to boost awareness of natural gas and alternative fuels for heavy-duty trucking and goods movement. The groups cited a recent report by the Consumer Federation of America which shows that fuel costs are the single largest […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing funding to Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, a wireless power technology company, to research and develop a system capable of fast charging an electric vehicle wirelessly. Mojo Mobility is known for developing highly efficient wireless charging systems capable of transferring high power without need for […]
Local Motors has announced the winner of its Project Redacted challenge, a design competition for the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed cars. The winning design of Project Redacted is Reload Redacted – Swim/Sport by Kevin Lo. In addition to its revolutionary design, the entry showcases the technology known as Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), including the […]
According to the latest research, Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market. The study, conducted by IHS Automotive, a global provider of data services, show that in first quarter 2015, Norway ranked first on the new IHS Automotive Plug-in Electric Vehicle Index, which ranks the market share of plug-in electric […]
