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Articlesby Sean LydenApril 10, 2012

Evaluating Medium-Duty Truck Alternative-Fuel Technologies

When it comes to alternative-fuel systems for medium-duty (Class 4-7) trucks, one size does not fit all. Fleets have five green options to consider.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJanuary 24, 2012

Showroom - Ford Transit Connect Electric: Plug and Work

In its initial run of up to 1,000 units a year, Ford will sell the van almost exclusively to fleet and for other commercial uses that will limit its use to regular, predetermined routes from a central location.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2012

GE Creates EV Learning Center

The Twin Cities will be getting a good dose of GE’s ecomagination in the form of a state-of-the-art customer experience and learning center for electric vehicles (EVs). The center is being built on the site of GE Capital Fleet Services’ headquarters campus.

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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2012

It IS Easy Being Green

There are numerous second-stage manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers who can convert gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to a variety of alternative-fuel options, delivering the same performance with the benefits of a lower total cost of ownership.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 6, 2012

Mitsubishi's 'i-Catching' Electric Vehicle

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing due to their efficiency and fuel-saving properties. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) recently took on the challenge of the EV’s biggest sticking point: its affordability.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 15, 2011

EVs Meet the Real World

Five Nissan Leaf users share their driving experiences. Is reality matching expectations?

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Articlesby Michael CamposNovember 9, 2011

BusCon 2011: Evolving Vehicles Cater To Client Groups

The debut of new vehicles and emerging technologies electrify the bus scene as it appeals to a hungry chauffeured transportation sector.

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ArticlesOctober 11, 2011

What is the Future of All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks?

What makes medium-duty trucks conducive to all-electric drive technology? What’s accelerating expansion of PEVs in the medium-duty market? What’s constraining growth? What does the future hold? This article explores these questions.

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Articlesby Michael CamposAugust 22, 2011

Innovators Who Know How To Impress

Operators advise the industry on what new technologies, gadgets, and equipment they use to refine their procedures and run efficient fleets.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2011

Transit Showcase

A showcase of transit buses includes the DesignLine EcoSmart all-electric bus and the New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid bus.

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