FPL, which has used biodiesel in its trucks for nearly two decades, will supply Brightline with 2 million gallons of biodiesel-blended fuel annually through a two-year contract.
Electric and hybrid vehicles have found a home in several of the country’s largest commercial fleet operations.
IRVINE, CA - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies said it has delivered a pilot version of a Ford F-150, featuring a plug-in-hybrid electric (PHEV) drive system to Florida Power & Light Company.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Fleet executives from Duke Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Florida Power & Light will discuss their experiences with hybrid trucks during a special session at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, scheduled for June 19-22 at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center.
KALAMAZOO, MI - Eaton Corporation announced customers using the company's hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of clean, reliable service throughout the world.
JUNO BEACH, FL - Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has managed to save an estimated $440 million in fuel costs and avoid approximately 4.9 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2009.
As more regulations are put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the “going green” movement continues to expand, here are a few strategies fleets have used to green their operations.
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.
To combat volatile diesel fuel prices, Navistar offers truck fleets a greener alternative with the International DuraStar medium-duty diesel hybrid electric truck — offering up to 60 percent more fuel economy than traditional diesel engines.