[companyInfo] Say Hello To The First-Ever All-Electric School Bus The U.S. has seen electric sports cars, electric vans, SUVs, and public buses, but 2014 will be the first time U.S. drivers see an electric engine outfitted in the familiar black and yellow of a school bus. Motiv Power Systems and Trans Tech Bus developed the first…. […]
Every day, more businesses are transitioning to clean fuels and electric vehicles over oil dependent cars and trucks. As of now this green revolution is by choice of the business, but soon fuel efficiency will be required. Last August of 2012, the Federal Government and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) broke new ground with more aggressive CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards.
[companyInfo] Read the latest from industry publications on information related to legislation and Hours of Service (HOS): FMCSA officially amends hours rule to remove break requirement for short haulers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule this week that officially provides an exemption of the 30-minute break requirement of the current hours […]
[companyInfo] 8 States Push to Increase Zero-Emission Cars Eight states, which roughly make up 23 percent of the country’s auto market, recently vowed to increase the nation’s number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) to 3.3 million by 2025. The aggressive plan would involve moving ahead with the construction of charging stations and other necessary infrastructure. The message […]
Read the latest from industry publications on information related to legislation and driver safety: Good Drivers Leaving in Droves; New HOS Hurting Safety, Carriers Say Recent changes in the hours-of-service rule have delivered yet another regulatory blow to the trucking industry’s overall operating efficiency and its ability to retain qualified drivers, a panel of fleet […]
An Important Question often Posed by Consumers is where can Green Vehicles be Conveniently Recharged or Refueled? Alternative fuel vehicles are becoming more available as well as more affordable. In the not too distant future, most drivers in every corner of the nation will be using alternative fuels or electric vehicles (EVs). Check out this […]
[companyInfo] Car Charging Gets $230 Million EV System From Bankrupt Ecotality Car Charging Group Inc. (CCGI), the Miami Beach-based operator of electric vehicle charging stations, acquired the assets of bankrupt competitor Ecotality Inc. (ECTYQ) for $3.34 million, gaining a $230 million network partially funded by the U.S. Energy Department…. Read Full Story…
GPS Trackit’s Fleet Pro empowers field service and project managers and dispatchers to dramatically slash expenses with hands-on, real-time Route Optimization. The automated tool simplifies and reduces time spent on fleet vehicle scheduling and mapping. Learn more additional benefits.
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[companyInfo] San Diego Gets First Public SAE Charging Station for Electric Vehicles The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station at San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall is the first U.S. public installation of an industry-coordinated standard for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles. Starting in late December, the Chevrolet Spark EV — available in California and […]