St. Albert in Canada’s oil producing province of Alberta has launched three BYD K9S electric buses as part of the provincial government’s move to broaden its public transportation network in a sustainable manner. Four more electric buses are scheduled to hit the streets of St. Albert by the end of the year. Last year the […]
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition announced that in 2016 its member fleets displaced nearly 26.5 million gasoline-gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 230,000 tons. This represents a six percent increase in fuel savings over 2015 and a two percent improvement in emissions. “Our Clean Cities member fleets are going the […]
New legislation introduced by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) that would weaken federal fuel economy standards is opposed by a majority of Missouri and Michigan residents according to the National Resources Defense Counsel. The group issued a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, which states: “This bill is another […]
Ryder System how announced the launch of Ryder NaviShare™, a cloud-based platform that provides real-time shipment visibility, predictive alerts, and exception dashboards. The technology is accessible through a customer-facing website and mobile application that utilizes cellular and GPS technology to link shippers with onboard vehicle technologies. The system is designed to provide real-time visibility and […]
Volvo Cars has announced a close partnership with Google, one of the world’s largest technology companies, to develop the next generation of its in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. It will launch on new Volvo models within two years. “Google’s platform and services […]
Agility Fuel Solutions has announced that its recently-formed Powertrain Systems business unit has acquired the assets of CleanFUEL USA, a leading provider of liquid-injection propane fuel systems for commercial vehicles, as well as propane autogas dispensers and refueling equipment. Agility’s Powertrain Systems business unit is also hiring key employees of CleanFUEL USA and will add […]
Proterra, a leader in heavy-duty electric transportation, has announced the addition of the Proterra Diagnostic Tool and the Proterra Cold Weather Package to its growing suite of products and services. The Diagnostic Tool is an industry first the company notes: “the only diagnostic platform that allows technicians to access all vehicle systems in one place, […]
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) has announced a new partnership with eBay Motors to provide a new car buying service for eBay’s shoppers. The program, powered by TrueCar, gives eBay shoppers pricing information from TrueCar Dealers for new cars and enables eBay shoppers to engage with TrueCar Certified Dealers for the purchase of a new vehicle. “Together […]
BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has introduced its class 8 battery-electric refuse truck. According to the company, the new vehicle “represents the first heavy-duty refuse truck designed and built by an original equipment manufacturer and is 100 percent battery electric.” BYD’s 10-ton payload refuse truck provides 76 miles of range with minimal […]
Lightning Hybrids has announced it will change its name to Lightning Systems, effective immediately. The company further noted that in the next two years it will introduce a “new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets.” To keep up with demand, support manufacturing of new products, and to service its customers, […]
