The award recognizes Volvo’s global heavy-duty electric lineup, while more than 750 VNR Electric trucks have accumulated nearly 37 million miles in U.S. and Canadian fleet operations.
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Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.
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Looking to broaden its vocational applications, Hino Trucks offers several new features for the 2009 model-year, including three new cab configurations, dual steering, and right-hand standup and sit-down.
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To combat volatile diesel fuel prices, Navistar offers truck fleets a greener alternative with the International DuraStar medium-duty diesel hybrid electric truck — offering up to 60% more fuel economy than traditional diesel engines.
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On the job, lift trucks often have to spend the day idling. A plug-in hybrid lift truck can cut much of that fuel use and emissions, while maintaining complete usability.
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Hazmat fines can cost your company tens of thousands of dollars. Familiarity with key areas of the MOT can save time, money, and confusion.
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Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
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For on-facility or warehouse driving, neighborhood electric vehicles are available now to help you save money and the environment. Several production freeway-ready EVs are coming in the near future.
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The past 10 years have been very tough for energy and utility companies since the advent of deregulation and the growing com-petition in an open marketplace. The change brought on by de-regulation has prompted many utilities to restructure their operations.
Read More →The company went on PS Energy's fixed-price program when fuel prices were much lower last year, and the move paid off. The company also uses PS Energy's Emergency Fueling Program.
Read More →A Chicago-based laundry and dry cleaning service made the change to compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel for its fleet of 83 delivery vans in 1982. Within four years, the conversion had paid for itself in fuel savings.
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