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Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

Hybrids bridge the gap between ICE vehicles and EVs, making them a smart choice for fleets that want to reduce emissions but aren’t ready to fully electrify. Hybrids, which are powered by internal combustion engines and electric motors, capture the benefits of electric power without the barriers many organizations find challenging.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2020

Average Fuel Economy Reaches Record High

Average fuel economy for light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. reached a record high, and carbon dioxide emissions have reached a record low for model-year 2018, according to the EPA.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2020

Calif. City Launches Autonomous Vehicle Commuter Pilot Program

The City of Fremont, Calif., and autonomous technology company Pony.ai has launched a pilot program offering rides for a group of city employees.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Elgin Sweeper Launches Whirlwind1 Vacuum Sweeper

Elgin Sweeper has introduced the Whirlwind1 vacuum sweeper, the first vacuum sweeper in North America to feature variable-speed-device (VSD) technology.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2020

Columbus Pilots Self-Driving Shuttle

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has launched the nation’s first public self-driving shuttle in a residential area.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2020

Ariz. City Pilots Autonomous Shuttle Program

The City of Peoria, Ariz., will begin an autonomous vehicle pilot program to understand the feasibility of using autonomous vehicles for the first and last mile.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesFebruary 3, 2020

GM Strike Affected Tahoe, PPV Production

Last fall, United Auto Workers union members went on strike. As a result of lost production, GM has had to cancel some orders for the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2019

Army, Michigan State Police Test Vehicle Cybersecurity

U.S. Army engineers and scientists performed a cyber vulnerability analysis on two Michigan State Police fleet vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2019

Calif. City Testing First-Ever All-Electric Fire Truck

The Menlo Park, Calif., Fire District has unveiled an All Electric Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. Firefighters are testing the prototype before purchasing it.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesNovember 19, 2019

California Will Stop Purchasing Vehicles From FCA, GM, Toyota

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, California state agencies will only be able to purchase vehicles from OEMs that recognize the state’s ability to set its own emission standards.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2019

Tennessee Tests Autonomous TMA Truck

The autonomous truck-mounted attenuator (ATMA) truck is positioned behind road construction crews to protect workers in the event of an impact.

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