Nissan is taking the concept of a clean car to new heights with the testing of its all-electric, zero-emissions LEAF with a nano-paint technology that actually cleans itself. For real. Created to demonstrate its potential use in future vehicles, this Nissan LEAF’s exterior is treated with a specially engineered “superhydrophobic” and “oleophobic” paint that repels […]
Combining entrepreneurial drive with engineering know-how, Nigerian student Segun Oyeyiola has converted a VW Beetle into a wind- and solar-powered car. Oyeyiola is a student at Obagemi Awolowo University, and completed the project for just $6,000 using mostly scrap parts donated by friends and family. The retrofitted VW sports a giant solar panel on the […]
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has asked state regulators for permission to build an estimated 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at sites across its service area in Northern and Central California. If approved, this program would be the largest deployment of EV charging stations in the country. The chargers would be located at commercial […]
According to the latest research, electric drive trucks as a global “fleet” currently number approximately 20,000, with 10,000 sold in 2013 alone. What’s more, according to Navigant Research, the market is projected to grow to 350,000 globally by 2020. In terms of what’s going right, H=hybrids have made significant inroads in the transit bus sector. […]
According to a new report, the market for compressed natural gas vehicles, while still in its infancy despite a growth in sales, especially through 2009 to 2014, shows a high level of concentration in a small number of countries. At issue is a relatively low penetration in the major automotive markets and limited supply of […]
According to the latest Green Transit News, fuel prices moved upwards over the past few days. This week, the price of Regular nationwide was $2.172 vs. $2.054 one week ago bud down significantly from $3.269 last year at this time. The news in fuel prices for Diesel was somewhat similar. One gallon of Diesel stands […]
Agility Fuel Systems, a leading designer and producer of natural gas fuel storage and delivery systems for heavy duty trucks and buses, and Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE), a recognized leader provider of natural gas fuel for the transportation industry in North America, have formed a joint CNG fuel system sales program to reduce the […]
A recent report from the DOT notes that while all Americans are driving fewer miles than they did a decade ago, younger adults are driving much less. Consider the facts: In 2009, Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 drove 21 percent fewer miles than their counterparts a decade prior. Even more shocking, fewer […]
Rand McNally has released a software upgrade for its line of in-cab devices that enables Multiple Operating Authority (MOA) tracking and tracks drivers’ and trucks’ Hours of Service (HOS) separately. It is now available for Rand McNally’s TND™ 760, HD 100 and TPC 7600 solutions. In addition to Hours of Service (HOS) tracking, the MOA […]
The Electric Circuit, Canada’s first public charging network and the most extensive in Québec, has begun 2015 with a jolt. A good one, that is. It is a major initiative providing the charging infrastructure required to support the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Québec. Until now, charging is mainly done at home, where cars […]
