Topic: plug-in hybrid

Ford F-750 to Cut Back on Fuel with New Hybrid System

INDIANAPOLIS – The Ford F-750 will be able to lower fuel use while reducing emissions and operating more quietly at the work site, thanks to a new hybrid power plug-in system by Odyne Systems, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks.

Posted on March 6, 2012 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Chrysler’s Ram 1500 PHEV Program Shows Positive Results

Green Fleet spoke with Abdullah A. Bazzi, Sr. Manager, Electrified Power Train Programs for Chrysler Group LLC, about the program’s progress and the company’s plan for the vehicles.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Greg Basich | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Nissan to Sell New Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - The company said that in addition to the new vehicle, it plans to improve fuel economy, by 35 percent on a corporate average compared with 2005, on all of its vehicles sold in the U.S., Japan, China, and Europe.

Posted on October 24, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

ECOtality Awarded $26.4M for Advanced Vehicle Testing & Evaluation

SAN FRANCISCO – ECOtality Inc. announced that its subsidiary, ECOtality North America, has been awarded a $26.4 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct the DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Testing and Evaluation (AVTE) project.

Posted on October 11, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Remy Reaches Supply Agreement With Odyne Systems

PENDLETON, IN - Remy Electric Motors LLC, a manufacturer of advanced electric propulsion motors, and Odyne Systems LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, have signed a long-term motor supply agreement.

Posted on May 31, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Study: L.A., New York Biggest EV Markets

BOULDER, CO - According to a new report from Pike Research, the metropolitan areas with the largest number of plug-in electric vehicles on the road in the next several years will include New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Posted on February 22, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Senate Bill Seeks Tax Credit for Plug-in Hybrid Trucks

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has introduced legislation that would give businesses a tax credit for purchasing medium- or heavy-duty plug-in hybrid trucks. Moreover, the bill would provide consumers with a rebate worth up to $7,500 for plug-in electric vehicles at the time of purchase.

Posted on February 8, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Fisker Readies Dealerships for Plug-in Hybrid Release

LOS ANGELES - Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) and Fisker Automotive announced plans to provide technical training to Fisker dealership personnel at the UTI campus in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. To support the release of Fisker's Karma plug-in hybrid, UTI expects to train approximately 100 technicians from Fisker's U.S. dealers this spring.

Posted on February 8, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Milbank, AeroVironment Reach EV Charger Deal

SAN DIEGO, CA - Milbank Manufacturing Co. of Kansas City, Mo., said it has selected AeroVironment of Monrovia, Calif., to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to its customers through Milbank's nationwide distribution network. The partnership enhances Milbank's PowerGen line of renewable power solutions and furthers the expansion of EV charging infrastructure throughout the United States.

Posted on February 1, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Mitsubishi Plans to Introduce Eight Electric-Powered Vehicles by 2015

The company has not released model details, but plans to launch the i-Miev in North America by 2012, as well as plug-in hybrid vehicles for the U.S., Japan and Europe.

Posted on January 27, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more