Fleets

Fast tracking adoption of electric drive vehicles and infrastructure in the commercial sector and by Federal, State, and Local governments will help manufacturers reach the economies of scale that will then bring vehicle costs for consumers down and speed the proliferation of electrification infrastructure. A more electrified transportation fleet can be a vital solution to reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil, creating a cleaner, healthier environment and boosting the U.S. economy. Fleet operators benefits include reduced fuel costs, and lower operating costs.

Key facts

"Major corporations like IKEA, FedEx, Hilton Hotels and Coca-Cola [use fuel cell vehicles in their fleets]" (The Business Case for Fuel Cells)

"Frito-Lay, Staples, and FedEx have all ordered electric delivery trucks" (Deployment Rollout Estimate of Electric Vehicles)

"General Electric announced that they will purchase 25,000 EVs by 2015" (One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015)

"Enterprise Holdings, the largest rental car company in the nation, has announced that it plans to introduce [...] Nissan LEAF models and Coda EV sedans [to its fleet]" (Deployment Rollout Estimate of Electric Vehicles)

"Vehicles in taxi fleets accumulate mileage at a very high rate, generally in excess of 50,000 miles annually" (Ready, Set, Charge, California!)

"The fleet market makes up about 70% of the global NEV marketplace" (Executive Summary: Neighborhood Electric Vehicles)

"Some [Electric Vehicle] EV cost of operation estimates for a five- to six-year period are up to three times less than those for similar [Internal Combustion Engine] ICE vehicles" (The Shift to Electric Vehicles)

"It is clear from data collected to date, that battery performance is sufficient to provide stable vehicle fuel economy over a 160,000 mile [Hybrid Electric Vehicle] HEV life" (Department of Energy)

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• Odyne Systems to Showcase Unique New Walk In Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
  System Has Potential to Double Engine Life, Powering Underground Climate Control and Tools. Odyne Systems is a member of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) www.electricdrive.org Waukesha, WI - February 21, 2013 – Odyne Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of...
• NASCAR Gives UPS the Green Flag in 2013
  The Official Logistics Provider of NASCAR Introduces Environmental Enhancements to Its Trackside Pick-up and Delivery Operations Atlanta, GA - February 20, 2013 - NASCAR gives UPS (NYSE: UPS) the green flag in sustainability as it upgrades its Trackside Services operation for the 2013...
• Eaton Powers Solar Carport Project
  Collaboration with renewz sustainable solutions will provide clean energy for electric vehicle fleet PITTSBURGH, PA - February 20, 2013 - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced it has collaborated with renewz sustainable solutions inc., of Montreal, Canada, to install...
• Nissan Mexicana Blazes the Path for a Zero Emissions Future
  MEXICO CITY - February 12, 2013  – About 70 taxi drivers in México have been driving fully electric Nissan LEAFs for more than a year now as part of a pilot program launched in 2011. The objective is to showcase the car's technology while building experience and evidence of the Nissan...
• UPS to Rollout Fleet of Electric Vehicles in California
  Marks One of the Single Largest Deployments of Zero Emission Vehicles in the World Sacramento, CA - February 05, 2013 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the deployment of 100 fully electric commercial vehicles that will be delivering packages around the state. Today's announcement will help...
• Hertz On Demand Introduces Electric Vehicles To Its University Of Connecticut Fleet
  Park Ridge, NJ, January 30, 2013  - Hertz On Demand, The Hertz Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ) global hourly car rental program announced the addition of a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle to the University of Connecticut's car sharing program today.   Hertz is a member of the...
• Hertz Launches Electric Car Club For Milton Keynes
  Hertz On Demand provides Nissan LEAF car share service for residents and visitors LONDON, January 15, 2013 - The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) has signed an all-electric car sharing partnership with Milton Keynes Council. Through the free-to-join Hertz On Demand car sharing club, local...
• BYD delivers 500 e6 pure electric police cars to Shenzhen Public Security Bureau
  Shenzhen, China - January 10, 2013 - Recently, BYD has won the tender for Shenzhen electric police vehicles and will deliver 500 e6 pure electric police vehicles to Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau, signifying that the promotion of BYD new energy vehicles has reached a new height....
• Balqon Corporation Recipient Of Zero Emission Heavy Duty Electric Truck Grant For Port Drayage Applications
  HARBOR CITY, California. January 7, 2013 - Balqon Corporation (OTC: BLQN), a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, announced $925,000 in funds earmarked for Balqon Corporation to develop three on-road electric trucks, Model MX-30 for use at the Port...
• Scion iQ EV arrives for campus and urban car-sharing programs
  DENVER, Oct. 17, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. The iQ EV is a battery- electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. “Toyota believes...
• Hybrid Bus Fleet for Münster's Public Transport Service
  Münster in Westphalia, which, since 2004, can boast the title of the world's most liveable city, officially inaugurated its first hybrid bus line on 27 August 2012.
• Setting a good example for the region
  Regional pioneer: using the first hybrid drive truck to be mass-produced in Europe
• Ford Supports U.S. DOT and University of Michigan Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Model Deployment Program
  Ford Motor Company’s commitment to development and deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle communications extends to a real-world test site in Ann Arbor, Mich. The test is part of an experiment with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan that will enable future developments in traffic safety and technology.
• UQM PowerPhase Pro® 100 Powering Zero Emission Taxicabs During London 2012 Summer Olympics
  Iconic London taxicabs include a fleet of zero-emission vehicles used to transport Olympic athletes and dignitaries
• Nissan Unveils a Bold New Vision for the London
  Nissan has unveiled a bold new vision for the future of the London 'black cab' and its 300,000 daily users - the Nissan NV200 London Taxi.
• BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates to BMW ActiveE Drivers
  BMW of North America today announced that it will partner with Green Mountain Energy Company to offer drivers of the BMW ActiveE the choice to support renewable energy for their cars.
• Lexus LS Flagship Luxury Sedans Redesigned For 2013 Model Year
  With its dynamic handling, bold new design and superior craftsmanship, the 2013 LS flagship models hail the future of the Lexus brand as it embarks on its third decade in the premium luxury category.
• Allison: Driving transmission technology
  Leading fully automatic transmission manufacturer highlights advanced technology as the key to saving fuel, emissions and time. At the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) from Sept. 20-27 in Hannover, Germany, Allison Transmission will present its hybrid propulsion systems, all new controls and innovative transmission architectures for commercial vehicles in booth E54, outdoor area south.
• Toyota to Expand Lexus RX Production in Canada
  $100 Million Investment to Create Approximately 400 North Jobs
• car2go Marks One Year of Carsharing in Vancouver with 15,000 Members and The Best car2go Contest Yet
  car2go Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, is celebrating its first anniversary in Vancouver with record-breaking growth and more than 15,000 registered members.
• Honda's Indiana Plant to Boost Production Capacity; Add Civic Hybrid
  Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) announced today that it is investing $40 million to increase annual production capacity by 50,000 units to a total of 250,000 vehicles.
• FedEx Express to Test 100% Electric Nissan e-NV200 in Yokohama Area
  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in cooperation with FedEx Express, will carry out real-world driving tests of the 100% electric commercial vehicle, e-NV200, in the Yokohama area beginning in mid-July. The e-NV200 test vehicle is based on Nissan’s multi-purpose compact van NV200.
• Renault-Nissan to Provide 15,000 Vehicles in Exclusive International Contract with Danone
  The Renault-Nissan Alliance will provide 15,000 vehicles in an exclusive fleet contract with the Paris-based nutritional food company Danone. The first-of-its-kind deal for the Alliance provides a full range of vehicles to Danone in 25 countries for at least five years.
• Report 2012: Clean Cities PEV Fleet - Apr-2012
  Plug-in Electric Vehicle Handbook for Fleet Managers, U.S. Department of Energy - April 2012
• Rocky Mountain Power and VIA Motors Team to Launch First Electric Pick-Up Trucks in Utah
  In a press conference on the steps of the Utah State Capitol today, with a 100-year-old utility fleet truck on one side new electric pick-up truck the other, Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced that Utah would be one of the first states in the nation to demonstrate new electric pick-up trucks by Utah-based VIA Motors, in partnership with the state’s 100-year-old electric utility, Rocky Mountain Power.
• Ford to Introduce 15 New Best-in-Class Fuel Efficient Vehicles this Year; Leverages New Powertrains and Technologies
  Ford is leveraging its range of efficient EcoBoost petrol engines, TDCi diesel engines and low CO2 ECOnetic Technologies to introduce 15 new models in Europe in 2012 that are best-in-class for fuel efficiency*.
• Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV Train Customers
  Hertz and Italo-NTV partnership offers sustainable travel solution for Italy's capital city
• UQM Technologies PowerPhase Systems Take on Bus Routes in Tokyo, Powering New Hino Electric Buses
  UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its PowerPhase® electric drive system is powering the Hino electric city-bus, featuring their ‘Poncho’ low floor bus platform, already deployed in Japan.
• Report 2012: Lessons Learned: White Paper - Apr-20-2012
  Lessons Learned: The White Paper Syllabus, The EV Project - April 20, 2012
• Report 2012: Lessons Learned: EV Microclimate - 30-May-2012
  Lessons Learned: The EV Microclimate, The EV Project - May 30, 2012
• Report 2010: The Business Case for - September-2010
  The Business Case for Fuel Cells, Fuel Cells 2000 - September, 2010
• Bob Lutz to Address the Nation's Utility Fleets on the Electrification of America's Auto Industry
  The nation's leading electric utility fleets are gathered together this week in historic Williamsburg Virginia, as they have done every year for the past 59 years.
• UQM Technologies PowerPhase HD(R) Electric Drive Systems Selected to Power Boulder EV Delivery Vans for FedEx Express
  Boulder EV delivery vans will be powered by the just released UQM PowerPhase HD(R) 220 electric drive systems
• BYD Wins European Electric Bus Orders for Netherlands Schiermonnikoog
  An island which is home to the Netherlands’ first National Park is about to launch Europe’s cleanest bus fleet.
• Eaton Improves Fuel Efficiency, Performance and System Payback with Multiple Enhancements to Its Hybrid Power System
  KALAMAZOO, Mich. …Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced a number of enhancements that will increase the fuel economy, performance and payback of its hybrid power system for commercial vehicles including a new high-capacity battery, a new single-phase 115-volt AC Auxiliary Power Generator (APG), a higher capacity clutch to expand applications up to 860 lb-ft of torque and a new remanufactured battery for aftermarket purchase.
• Electric Vehicle Innovation at GE-NAZA EV Experience
  General Electric (GE) and NAZA Group of Companies hosted the ‘GE-NAZA Electric Vehicle Experience today, bringing together key stakeholders and industry players in the electric vehicle (EV) space to discuss EV deployment in Malaysia.
• The first fuel-cell buses with hybrid technology go into regular service in Switzerland
  PostAuto Schweiz AG has become the first company in Switzerland to deploy fuel-cell technology for public road transport.
• EDTA Hosts EVS26 in Los Angeles: EVS is the largest electric drive conference series in the world
  The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) hosted the 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles from May 6-9. EVS26: Great Minds Think Electric, brought more than 5,000 people from 47 countries, and international press, to California, the largest market for electric drive transportation.
• Nissan to Produce 100% Electric Van in Barcelona
  Electric variant of NV200 to launch in 2013
• MTA Promises a Greener Future for Michigan
  The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) today unveiled its new hydrogen fuel cell bus and opened their alternative fuel facility in Grand Blanc Township. The MTA is the first transportation agency in the Midwest with a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicles will be stored at the Grand Blanc Service Center and Alternative Fuel Facility location.
• CODA Automotive Delivers First Fleet Vehicle to American Electric Power
  CODA Automotive, a leading developer and manufacturer of the new, all-electric CODA, today announced the delivery of its first fleet vehicle sale to AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP).
• Chevrolet Volt Saves Supertanker of Gas
  More than 40 million electrically powered miles driven
• ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Club Assist Announce Development Project on Plug-In Electric Hybrid Powertrain for Fleets
  ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, the leading supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, today announced a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.
• 2012 Mitsubishi i Named a 10 Best Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
  Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen its breakthrough 100% electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi receive yet another prestigious accolade with today's announcement by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com that the Japanese auto manufacturer's all-new EV has made its "10 Best Green Cars of 2012" list.
• ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Club Assist Announce Development Project on Plug-In Electric Hybrid Powertrain for Fleets
  ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, the leading supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, today announced a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.
• Report 2009: Federal Energy and Fleet - June 2009