Partnerships among manufacturers of idle-reduction systems could pay off both for customers and the OEMs. By pooling resources, vendors potentially tap into greater innovations that offer higher returns on investment for customers, and fleets benefit from utilizing more advanced equipment. OEMs agreed that to succeed in Continue Reading

On the first day funds were available through the joint funding program between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the CA-based Clean Transportation Technologies and Solutions (CalStart) organization, $5 million went out. To organizers, that indicates a “pent-up” demand for hybrid technologies. The $20-million Hybrid Truck and Continue Reading

The future of trucking will see a stronger OEM relationship with its customers, in terms of monitoring equipment sold, as well as more of a mass market appeal for hybrids, according to experts at the recent Heavy Duty Dialogue 2010 in Las Vegas. With new truck sales lagging behind, the panel has already seen a growth in Continue Reading

A “major breakthrough” in battery technology is a must to boost the demand for all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles, according to a study recently released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Without it, the high-tech vehicles will never have a mass market appeal. The study indicated that if they higher prices had a quicker Continue Reading

Thermo King has announced discounts for its customers in Canada and the U.S. on preventative maintenance services for its TriPac Hybrid Auxiliary Idle Reduction and Temperature Management System (APU). in time for the winter season. This promotion runs now through Jan. 29, 2010, at participating Thermo King dealers Continue Reading

Though they offer reduced carbon footprints and greater economy, hybrid cars and trucks, would you believe, are too good to be true? That’s according to the New York personal injury firm of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C., which claims the “quietness” of these vehicles put pedestrians and bicycle riders at greater risk. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report released this year indicated that Continue Reading

The U.S. House of Representatives is going green, and Peterbilt helped it take that first step last week with the delivery of its first hybrid truck. As the House replaces its aging fleet, it is looking to do so with low-emissions trucks, such as hybrids. The truck will carry furniture and office equipment. The Model 330 provides a 30 percent Continue Reading

As hybrid technology gains speed, Navistar announced that it’s millions of miles ahead, 5 million to be exact. The original equipment manufacturer says its the first to log 5 million miles of real-world driving. Fueled by its success, the company plans to build 400 zero-emissions vehicles in 2010 for local delivery companies. Currently, only Continue Reading

Navistar could see an infusion of up to 700 new jobs, including employees and suppliers, with the help of federal grants to boost development and production of hybrid and electric vehicles. President Obama spoke at the engine and truck manufacturer, announcing a $39 million plan to help jump-start production of Continue Reading

Three of California’s major metropolitan areas stand to benefit from FedEx Corp.’s recent boosting of its hybrid fleet by more than 50 percent. The global express delivery company retrofitted 92 trucks with diesel-electric engines and added them to its delivery fleet primarily servicing the Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego metropolitan areas. Not only will the move Continue Reading