April 2008 - Feature
By Kristy Moore
Though ethanol use has been largely viewed as a Midwestern phenomenon, ethanol biorefineries are now popping up all across the country.
Tags: alt-fuel, E-85, ethanol, infrastructure
October 2007 - Feature
By Chad Simon
In addition to replacing its remaining conventionally powered vehicles with hybrids, Secura Insurance plans to delve into the world of ethanol.
Tags: alt-fuel, E-85, hybrids, Secura
September 2007 - Feature
By Grace Lauron
Jam-packed with 35 new and improved features, Chrysler’s latest minivans are brightening up the 2008 lineup with a little green and lots of flair.
Tags: chrysler, Dodge, E-85, flex-fuel, minivan, third-row seats
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By Mike Antich In two decades of chronicling the history of fleet management, I have seen interest in fleet safety ebb and flow. In an annual survey I conduct of fleet managers, they rated fleet safety as their No. 2 concern, right behind the cost of fuel. Why the renewed interest in fleet safety? More and more fleet managers are reporting an uptick in preventable accidents. In addition, fleet managers are feeling pressure from other corporate departments to increase fleet driver safety.
By Mike Antich The high cost of materials has caused price increases for truck bodies, trailers, van interiors, liftgates, and other upfit equipment. Prices have increased, on average, 3-8 percent. Upfitting prices have risen multiple times and some truck equipment manufacturers are guaranteeing current prices for only 90 days. Worldwide, prices have soared for commodities used in upfitting, such as steel and aluminum.
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In This Issue: Chevrolet Sweeps 2008 Fleet Car & Truck of the Year Awards, Analyzing Depreciation Trends: 2007 vs. 2006, Toshiba America Medical Systems’ Fleet Goes 100% Hybrid and much more…