[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 […]
Green fuels and fleets are environmentally friendly for the planet and financially friendly for businesses. Specific varieties of green vehicles are better for some companies and government operations than others. Fleet managers upgrading to ‘green’ can choose the most suitable fleet vehicles based on green fuel types and engine designs to save more cash, and […]
[companyInfo] Chevrolet, GMC Expand CNG Offerings Next year, Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks as well as the all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans. Read Full Story…
[companyInfo] PG&E Joins EVI to Unveil Utility Industry’s First E-REV Bucket Trucks Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a manufacturer of alternative energy vehicles, joined by natural gas and electric utility company Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), unveiled the utility industry’s first extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) Class 5 trucks at EVI’s facility in Stockton, Calif. Read […]
