Ryder Systems, (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions, has announced that its fleet of natural gas vehicles surpassing 30 million miles. According to the company, the fleet consists of liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas tractors serving customers in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Maryland, Georgia […]
According to the latest research, sales of electric trucks and buses are anticipated to reach nearly 160,000 units annually by 2023, a tremendous leap from less than 16,000 in 2014. Heretofore, all-electric power for commercial vehicles has always been a challenge, because of the sheer size of the battery packs required to store and deliver […]
BYD Motors Inc. has officially unveiled the world’s first long range, 100% battery electric over-the-road coach bus. Named the BYD C9, it is a two-axle, 40′ coach with the seating capacity to carry 47 people at highway speed for over 190 miles. The BYD C9 is the first of three 100% battery electric coaches the […]
The turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose one percentage point to an annualized rate of 97% in the third quarter of 2014. “Driver turnover, which is a good barometer of the driver market, remains high,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “While it is not approaching its historic highs of the early 2000s, continued […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, maker of the Kinetics Hybrid, has announced a special financing program for commercial fleets and transit agencies through Pro Leasing Services. The goal is to make the process of greening a fleet easy for those who prefer to pay for the hybrid systems over time. Fleet owners and managers can choose to retrofit […]
According to the latest research from the Diesel Technology Forum, clean diesel technology results in “near-zero emissions” and results in “no significant health impact.” The group issued the following statement regarding the final report of the multi-year Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES) conducted by the Boston-based Health Effects Institute (HEI). “HEI conducted the independent study […]
TI Automotive, a leading provider of fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems to automotive manufacturers, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm. The existing management team will continue to lead the company. Financial terms of the private transaction were not […]
Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), a subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), has announced its plans to install and operate more than 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations, making it the largest electric vehicle charging station installation by an electric utility in the United States. Over the next several months, KCP&L will […]
According to a recent research the global market for throttle-control and pedal-assist electric bicycles (e-bicycles) is expected to 350 million units annually by 2023. As innovation in engine-powered two-wheel transportation accelerates, the market for e-bicycles is expected to expand. Beyond the numbers is the technology, which is accelerating the trend. This includes throttle-control and pedal-assist […]
Robert Bosch LLC, major supplier of start/stop systems and components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) has announced the availability of aftermarket starters for vehicles equipped with these systems. The advantages of start/stop systems are compelling: The engine cuts out automatically when the vehicle is stationary and therefore stops burning fuel. This saves fuel even during […]
