Green Fleet Magazine

EV Charging Stations Available in Portland Shopping Center

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

PORTLAND, OR – ECOtality, Inc. and Glimcher’s Lloyd Center announced the completion of four Blink Wall Mount electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located at the northwest corner of the shopping center.

Automakers Work to Standardize & Shorten EV Charge Times

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

LOS ANGELES – Global automakers from the United States and Germany have agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach for use on electric vehicles in Europe and the U.S.

Isuzu Speeds Up Process for Alt-Fuel Truck Conversions

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

ANAHEIM, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers.

CNG Ford Truck Demo Fleet Available Through Venchurs

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

ADRIAN, MI – Venchurs Vehicle Systems (VVS), which offers bi-fuel and CNG-dedicated work trucks, has launched a new nationwide demo program that will allow fleet managers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a CNG truck for short-term testing.

Wisconsin Green Vehicles Workshop Features Propane Autogas Technology

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

MILWAUKEE – Alliance AutoGas fueling partner Charter Fuels shared the benefits of clean, affordable propane autogas for fleets at the ninth annual “Driving Toward 2020: Green Vehicles Workshop.”

Baltimore Deploys Its First Propane Autogas Taxi Fleet

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

BALTIMORE – Baltimore’s first propane autogas taxi fleet was recently launched at a special ceremony at the Mid-Atlantic headquarters of Veolia Transportation.

Nominations Open for the 2012 Fleet Hall of Fame

Wed, 16 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

TORRANCE, CA - Nominations for the 2012 Fleet Hall of Fame are now being accepted until midnight (Pacific time) on Tuesday, June 5.

Delaware Installs Electrified Parking Areas for Trucks

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

SMYRNA, DE – To help eliminate wasteful idling, the state has installed 24 electrified parking areas through a federal grant in partnership with the Delaware Clean Cities coalition.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Gets Fast-Charge Systems

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

SEATTLE – AeroVironment has been awarded a contract to supply PosiCharge electric Ground Support Equipment fast-charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Electric Vehicle Safety Training Available for Fire Fighters & First Responders

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

QUINCY, MA – Funded by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the training is designed to help first responders identify electric vehicles and respond to common hazards.

Sunny Delight Transitions Calif. Fleet to CNG

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

CINCINATTI – Sunny Delight expects the conversion to CNG to save an estimated 400,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

LOS ANGELES -- The all-new Toyota RAV4 EV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

$5 Million Available to Help Expand the Use of Alternative Fuels

Wed, 9 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy funding is intended to help streamline and quicken permitting processes and coordinate alternative-fuel vehicle and EV infrastructure deployment across state, regional, and local governments.

NGVAmerica Partners With Bobit Business Media's 2012 Green Fleet Conference

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON and TORRANCE, CA – Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) plans to host its 2012 National NGV Conference-Summit Oct. 3-5, in conjunction with Bobit Business Media’s 2012 Green Fleet Conference, which will be held Oct. 2 - 3 in Schaumburg, Ill.

'Going Green': Beyond the Basics

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The ability to immediately monitor and increase fuel efficiency, reduce idling, and improve driver productivity are just a few ways fleets are going beyond the basics to go green.

Proven Petroleum Reduction Strategies: Part II

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Illinois Green Fleets Program helps reward organizations and individuals for innovation and environmental stewardship.

Clearing the Air in St. Louis

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

St. Louis Clean Cities is cutting emissions on the banks of the Mississippi.

Propane Autogas: Advantages Beyond Financial Incentives

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Even beyond federal and state incentives, propane autogas proves a viable fuel source with lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced fueling costs.

The Green Fleet Price Tag

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Taking a hard-numbers approach to a fleet's vehicle tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help improve an ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

Making the Business Case for Alternative-Energy Vehicles

Wed, 2 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Fleet managers face a dilemma in justifying the higher acquisition cost for electric-powered vehicles. A new TCO tool from Dow Kokam can help spotlight alternative-energy's bottom-line benefits.