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May 10, 2018
 


Photo of the Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in London courtesy of Ford. Fleets Testing Plug-In Hybrid Transit Vans in Spain

Ford has expanded testing of its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Valencia, Spain to see how it see how it can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity for fleets.


Photo by Eric Gandarilla. EV100 Global Initiative to Accelerate Transition to EVs

Globally, over half of all registered vehicles are owned by businesses. Driving electric vehicle utilization among businesses can play a large role in accelerating the adoption rate of electric vehicles for everyone worldwide.


The average range of the vehicle will be up to 120 miles with a top speed of 75 miles per hour. Photo by Chris Brown. ROUSH CleanTech Offers Fully Electric Ford F-650

ROUSH CleanTech will offer a Ford F-650 medium-duty truck that's powered solely by a battery-electric powertrain, the vehicle modifier announced.


A new NACFE Guidance Report predicts Classes 3 - 6 will be early adoptors in electric vehicle commercial applications. Photo: UPS New Report Digs Into Battery-Electric Commercial Trucks

A new guidance report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency aims to bring clarity and insights to the complex issue of battery-electric commercial vehicles.


Schwan's unveiled its newest propane-autogas Ford E-450 at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech) Schwan's Adds 600 Propane Autogas Vans for Grocery Delivery

Schwan's Home Service, Inc., deployed 200 Roush CleanTech E-450 cutaways with plans to lease an additional 400 units by the end of 2018, totaling 600 vehicles.


The Starship is a highly aerodynamic demonstration truck developed by Shell and Airflow  to test how existing technologies and innovative design can improve trucking efficiency. Photos: Jim Beach Shell Explores the Limits of Fuel Efficiency at Eco-Marathon

On a weekend where Shell Lubricants hosted an eco-marathon challenge, the company showed off its Starship concept truck, aiming to push the limits of fuel efficiency with current technology.


FedEx Express Receives Fuel Cell EV Delivery Van

The zero emission delivery van was built by Workhorse Group and is charged by a Plug Power ProGen hydrogen engine.


Photo of 2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn with 5.7L V-8 by Paul Clinton. 2019 Ram 1500 Goes on Sale

The 2019 Ram 1500, which is entering its 15th generation, will include a combination of three engines and three powertrains, including a 5.7L V-8, V-8 mild hybrid, 3.6L V-6 mild hybrid, and 3.0L V-6 EcoDiesel.


CARB Approves New Renewable Diesel Blend

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. unveiled a new renewable fuel blend that is a combination of biodiesel and renewable diesel and is California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved.


The city of will use renewable diesel to fuel its refuse trucks. Photo via Jason Lawrence/Flickr NYC to Use Domestically Produced Renewable Diesel

New York City will begin using renewable diesel, a low-emission, 99% petroleum-free fuel, to power more than 1,000 city government vehicles, including many sanitation trucks.


 
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