Toyota Losing Car Shoppers’ Loyalty as Prius Recall Heightens Drama

For several years car shopping has been made simple for many loyal Toyota buyers at dealerships such as Libertyville Toyota near Chicago. With the massive recall over accelerators and the Prius braking system problems, car shoppers are starting to look closely at their competitors' product offerings.

Smith Electric Partnering with Fuel Cell Supplier

Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a memorandum of understanding with Proton Power Systems to produce electric commercial vehicles equipped with a fuel cell system, which will serve as a range extender. The collaboration will aim to supply systems to local authorities and fleet operators across Germany initially.

Telematics Can be Solution for Range Anxiety in City Electric Vehicles

There will be several new electric vehicles making it on the road in the next couple of years, and they have limited driving range within charged batteries, giving them the title "city electric vehicles." Frost & Sullivan recently held an online briefing on using telematics as a solution for range anxiety.

NAFA to Honor Fleets for Environmental Sustainability Accomplishments

NAFA is accepting the nomination of members for its Sustainable Fleet Awards through February 26, 2010. Judges will select four winners in sedan/light truck and truck/equipment fleets in mandated and non-mandated areas for recognition at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27, 2010.

 

Study Shows No Crash Impact in States Banning Handheld Cellphones

Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) study of states that have banned handheld cellphone use revealed no reduction in crashes after the ban. Reasons for the result are surprising and unclear. The nationwide push to ban texting while driving continues with support by the federal government and safety groups.