Long Beach, CA. Compared to a year ago, the propane message is “starting to resonate,” according to Todd A. Mouw, vice president sales and marketing for Roush CleanTech. Fleet Owner had the opportunity to talk with Mouw as the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT 2012) kicked off here in Long Beach Tuesday morning....More

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division has ordered 100 additional Newton 2000 all-electric vehicles this year from Smith Electric Vehicles. The new order comes after the company announced it has surpassed one million miles driven by its fleet of 176 all-electric vehicles....More

Brenntag North America, a distributor of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), has named Bret Happel DEF business director. Happel will lead the company’s DEF business in both the U.S. and Canada, including oversight for more than 30 DEF rail terminals and 120 locations that distribute jugs, drums, totes, mini-bulk and full truckloads of DEF. Happel brings more than 20 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry and most recently served as vice president of sales for Brenntag Mid-South....More

As fleets look for alternative fuels and/or power solutions to reduce fuel usage and cut emissions, one Minnesotabased fleet found a more cost-effective option that has almost doubled its mpg. Deli Express, a fleet of 240 vehicles and part of the larger Eden Prairie, MN-based E.A. Sween Co., is having success with the low-cab-forward NPR Eco-Max truck from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America....More