Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

The vehicles, 2012 GMC trucks, will be put into delivery service on campus. The University anticipates the systems will save it up to $1,700 a year each in fuel and maintenance costs. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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Colorado Universal Hybrid GMC 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The tests will begin with the GM 2500 Series vans, including the Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans. The hybrid powertrain can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20% for urban fleets, according to the company. Participating fleets could see operating expenses reduced with minimal or no up-front capital.

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Conversion Hybrid Commercial Fleet 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol.

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Altima Hybrid Fleet Hybrid Yukon 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

It shouldn’t be surprising when you scan the list of EVs (particularly the down-list models where there are several Audis and BMWs as well as the pricey GMC Hummer ), but the average sales price for an EV during the first half of the year was $66,000, according to Kelly Blue Book. Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads PHEVs. And more are coming.

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Sale Nissan Hummer GMC 92

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

Heavier electric vehicles are becoming more common as EV battery technology becomes more reliable and powerful and shows up in larger vehicles, like the GMC Hummer pickup and Audi Q8, among others. This means they are much easier to maintain than an ICE truck and increase the time between maintenance checks.

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F-150 Hummer GMC 2000 75

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter It did not disappoint. It’s big and bold, but can surprise you.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of adding a hybrid option to any existing vehicle as a step towards full electrification. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz was painted in a soft blue, which Hyundai calls Blue Stone. Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz Limited AWD 2.5T Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

Electra Vehicles

JULY 21, 2021

Commercial fleet operating companies lead the electrification movement, pushing for innovative electric vehicle technology and solutions across geographic markets that passenger vehicles have yet to embrace. What is it about fleet companies and the current market landscape that drives this trend in the EV industry?

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Fleet Market F-150 Electric 52