Green Fleet

By Automotive Fleet Staff

Top viewed stories included "Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market," "How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program," and "Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs."

Tags: driver safety, fuel, GPS, Green, texting ban

By Grace Lauron

In addition to a newly shaped roof designed to provide more headroom for backseat passengers, the 2010 model also boasts a higher combined fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.

Tags: 2010-model, Green, hybrid, Prius

By Staff

In the annual PHH survey of environmental fleet issues, 21 percent of respondents said current difficult financial times have accelerated their fleet management goals; just 9 percent said those efforts had slowed.

Tags: Environmental Issues Survey, Green, PHH Arval, survey

By Lisajoyce Vergara

The City of Santa Monica, Calif.’s 3rd annual AltCar Expo presented a lineup of 100 eco-friendly vehicles with ride-and-drive opportunities and advice on how these vehicles can “green” the future.

Tags: AltCar Expo, conference, Green, Santa Monica

By Shelley Mika

Last June, the telecommunications company added more than 100 alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet. Going “green” yielded a positive outcome for AT&T, and it hopes other fleets can follow suit.

Tags: AT&T, CNG, Escape Hybrid, Green

By Grace Lauron

Work Truck is one of three Bobit Business Media publications sponsoring the Green Fleet Conference 2008. The new event offers a forum for truck fleets to learn and discuss green technologies.

Tags: Green, Green Fleet Conference, Green Strategies

By Richard Nelson

Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.

Tags: alt-fuel, American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM D6751, biodiesel, biofuel, BQ-9000, Green, National Biodiesel Board

By Shelley Mika

Verizon paired its communications technology with hybrid vehicles to green the company fleet.

Tags: Green, Verizon

By Cheryl Knight

For its 2009 models, Ford will unveil more industry-first technologies and advancements than ever before. From an all-new design for the 2009 Ford F-150 to the new Flex and MKS, Ford continues to revolutionize its offerings.

Tags: Drive Smart, Ford, Green, MY-2009, SYNC 2.0

By Lauren Colin

Public fleets have been steadily increasing the use of alt fuels through “greening” initiatives. Together, these cities, counties, federal departments, and states are working to help keep the air clean for years and generations to come.

Tags: alt-fuel, Green, public sector

By David Mills

More fuel-efficient methods can be used to power fleet vehicles. However, fleet reductions can be a confusing process, and requires careful thought and calculation.

Tags: alt-fuel, fleet reductions, Green, recycling, Reduce, Reuse