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.

Mar 16, 2010
Senate Passes Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate on March 10 restored the $1 a gallon biodiesel tax credit when the legislators voted 62-36 to pass the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act, Biofuels Digest reported. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
GM's Fuel Cell System Shrinks in Size, Cost
BURBANK, CA - General Motors Co. said it is testing a production-intent hydrogen fuel cell system that can be packaged in the space of a traditional four-cylinder engine and be ready for commercial production in 2015. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Nissan: 500,000 Electric Cars by 2012
TOKYO - Nissan is planning for a production capacity of 500,000 Leaf electric cars in North America, Japan and Europe by 2012, the Chicago Tribune reported. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Toyota Disputes Account of San Diego Prius Driver
SAN DIEGO, CA - Toyota said Monday, March 15, that its preliminary test results on a 2008 Prius, which was allegedly involved in an unintended-acceleration episode last week near San Diego, were inconsistent with the driver's account. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Assn. to Promote EV Charging Standards
TOKYO - Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi are among the companies that have formed the CHAdeMO Association, a group focused on increasing quick-charger installations worldwide for electric vehicles. The association will promote standardization of EV charging systems. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Green Truck Assn. Set to Launch
ST. LOUIS, MO - The National Truck Equipment Association has formed a new affiliate division, the Green Truck Association, to help fleets, manufacturers and others stay informed about regulatory and industry developments. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
EPA Salutes Nissan's Energy Efficiency
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Nissan a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year, recognizing the automaker's achievements in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Renewable Energy Group Expands Biodiesel Capacity
AMES, IA - Renewable Energy Group (REG) said it has completed the asset purchase and consolidation agreements with commercial-scale biodiesel plants in Newton, Iowa, and Danville, Ill. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Altech-Eco Obtains $4K Tax Credit Approval for Natural Gas Car
ASHEVILLE, NC - Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, N.C., has obtained approval from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the first Year-2010 Ford Focus to receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit designation. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
Lutz: Hybrids & Electrics are Future, U.S. to Profit on GM’s Loan Pay Back
DETROIT - According to General Motors Vice President Bob Lutz, a major portion of the automaker's truck and SUVs will be gasoline-electric hybrids and GM will pay back its bailout loan at a profit for U.S. taxpayers. Read full story

Mar 16, 2010
United Natural Foods Fleet to Adopt Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
PROVIDENCE, RI - A total of 65 GenDrive fuel cell-powered lift trucks will be mobilized at United Natural Foods' Sarasota distribution facility, with a targeted completion date in June. Read full story