Corporate Express will test Isuzu hybrid truck for delivery
Corporate Express has announced that it will be one of the first U.S. companies to test an Isuzu hybrid delivery truck for its operations. The model will be a current Isuzu truck in which Enova Systems will retrofit their HybridPower drive system. The truck is expected to be completed in April 2008 and will be used in Los Angeles, CA.
The HybridPower system is described as a turnkey system that combines an enhanced electric motor and electronic controls to help power the vehicle, but there's no mention of the batteries. Enova has worked on lithium systems. Isuzu has currently other hybrid programs, including a large-scale commercial program in its homeland, Japan.
[Source: Corporate Express and Isuzu]
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Dustin Mayfield 4:43PM (5/20/2008)
I work for a company called Pedro's Planet, which has been green since 1990. We are an office supply/recycling company. We do this at the same time so its less impact on the planet, also proceeds from recycling get "recycled" back into our earth. This isn't a fad, or a hip new trend, it's a way of life for us. Though we are happy that everyone has finally decided our planet is in jeopardy and want make changes, it makes me crazy when the "you know who's" get all of the props for attempting to do something green. When the Isuzu trucks become available, you can be sure Pedro's Planet will have a fleet.
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Tim 8:34AM (1/23/2008)
If there is no plug-in capability, both hydraulic and flywheel systems may be cheaper and more efficient at recycling braking energy than electric ones.
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