Fuel Consumption Archive

  • Autocar E3 Advanced Series Hydraulic Hybrid

    HAGERSTOWN, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Further strengthening Autocar’s position as the ‘Green Leader’ for the refuse industry, Autocar is pleased to announce the commercial launch of the E3 Advanced Series Hybrid cab/chassis at Waste...

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  • BAE Systems Forms Strategic Alliance with Dennis Eagle on New Hybrid Refuse Trucks

    BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with Dennis Eagle, the UK market leader in the refuse collection vehicle (RCV) industry, to integrate a heavy duty hybrid electric...

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  • WTSI to Build Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator

    GREENBELT, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–World Technical Services Inc. today announced that it has received final design approval of a military ground vehicle demonstrator that could significantly improve fuel efficiency of light tactical vehicles....

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  • Phoenix Motorcars Introduces Electric AWD Phoenix SUT at FedFleet 2010

    ONTARIO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phoenix Motorcars, a California based electric vehicle company, will present its newly configured Sports Utility Truck at the FedFleet 2010 ...

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  • Motorists Adapt Driving Habits As Fuel Prices Soar

    Soaring fuel prices have driven nearly nine in every 10 motorists to take action to reduce their fuel consumption, according to research commissioned by Nationwide Autocentres, the Halfords-owned car servicing, maintenance and MOT chain. Actions being taken include driving more slowly and efficiently (62% of motorists),...

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  • Record Order For Volkswagen Crafter Tippers

    The environmental credentials of the Crafter’s BlueTDI engines, with emissions beyond the latest Euro5 standards, has helped Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieve one of its biggest orders ever for Crafter Tippers – one of the off-the-shelf conversions available from Volkswagen Van Centres. A total of...

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