Green Fleet Enews

May 16, 2012

Baltimore Deploys Its First Propane Autogas Taxi Fleet

BALTIMORE – Baltimore’s first propane autogas taxi fleet was recently launched at a special ceremony at the Mid-Atlantic headquarters of Veolia Transportation.

Isuzu Speeds Up Process for Alt-Fuel Truck Conversions

ANAHEIM, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers.

Nominations Open for the 2012 Fleet Hall of Fame

TORRANCE, CA - Nominations for the 2012 Fleet Hall of Fame are now being accepted until midnight (Pacific time) on Tuesday, June 5.

CNG Ford Truck Demo Fleet Available Through Venchurs

ADRIAN, MI – Venchurs Vehicle Systems (VVS), which offers bi-fuel and CNG-dedicated work trucks, has launched a new nationwide demo program that will allow fleet managers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a CNG truck for short-term testing.


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Panel to Address Myths about Operating & Maintaining Alt-Fuel Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA – Representatives from compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, electric, and first responders will discuss the safety of operating alternative-fuel vehicles at the upcoming Fleet Safety Conference, scheduled for May 22-23.

Automakers Work to Standardize & Shorten EV Charge Times

LOS ANGELES – Global automakers from the United States and Germany have agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach for use on electric vehicles in Europe and the U.S.

EV Charging Stations Available in Portland Shopping Center

PORTLAND, OR – ECOtality, Inc. and Glimcher’s Lloyd Center announced the completion of four Blink Wall Mount electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located at the northwest corner of the shopping center.

Wisconsin Green Vehicles Workshop Features Propane Autogas Technology

MILWAUKEE – Alliance AutoGas fueling partner Charter Fuels shared the benefits of clean, affordable propane autogas for fleets at the ninth annual “Driving Toward 2020: Green Vehicles Workshop.”