Each week, check out our Green Fleet E-newsletter to keep up to date with alternative fuel trends, green technology innovations, environmental regulation updates and fuel efficiency best practices.

Feb 2, 2010
$1.4B Loan to Help Nissan Build Leaf EV
WASHINGTON - Energy Sec. Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America to help retool a Nissan Tennessee manufacturing plant to produce Nissan Leaf electric cars and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
Tesla Plans Initial Public Offering
PALO ALTO, CA - Tesla Motors Inc. announced it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
Yellow Cab Chicago's Parent Co. Awards CNG Fuel Contract
SEAL BEACH, CA - Taxi Affiliation Services (TAS), which operates Yellow Cab Chicago, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a new 10-year contract to build and operate two new CNG fueling stations and sell fuel to the company's growing CNG taxi fleet. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
Altech-Eco Draws EPA Certification for CNG System
ASHEVILLE, NC - Altech-Eco Corp. in North Carolina said it has obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its dedicated 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
Long Beach Fined for Underground Tank Violations
LONG BEACH, CA - The California Water Resources Control Board said Jan. 26 it has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the city of Long Beach for violation of regulations governing the storage of petroleum and waste oil in underground tanks, the Los Angeles Times reported. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
Plug-in Hybrid Bus Comes to CA School District
VENTURA, CA - The Ventura Unified School District on Jan. 26 unveiled its new $200,000 plug-in hybrid electric school bus that will be used to transport students. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
New Fuel-Efficiency Gauge Available from Chrysler Dealers
SYCAMORE, IL - Auto Meter Products Inc.'s OBD-II fuel efficiency gauge, Ecometer, has been tested, validated and launched as a Mopar Accessory at all Chrysler dealerships nationwide. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
EDF Video Offers Tips to Cut Costs & Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON - Environmental Defense Fund's (EDF) video, titled The Power of Scale, visually depicts how small actions done by many can result in big changes for the corporate bottom line and the health of the planet. Read full story

Feb 2, 2010
AALA Pens Accord with Leading Fuel, Transportation Organizations
ALEXANDRIA, VA - The American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) has established a working accord with Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and UPS to help advance opportunities and markets for natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicles. Read full story

Feb 1, 2010
Volvo V70 and S80 Now with CO2 Emissions Below 120 g/km
GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - The environmentally conscious Volvo customer can now buy a diesel-powered Volvo V70 or S80 with CO2 emissions as low as 119 g/km - corresponding to fuel consumption of just 4.5 l/100 km. Read full story

Jan 28, 2010
Smith Electric Vehicles Awarded GSA Schedule
WASHINGTON - Smith's all-electric, fuel- and emissions-free commercial trucks are now available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and military forces. Read full story