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YONKERS, N.Y. --- With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports' latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five-year ownership period by choosing selected hybrids rather than similar conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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OAK PARK, MI – Azure Dynamics Corporation, a developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has received an initial order for three units from Con Edison of New York for its Balance Hybrid Electric system integrated on Ford’s E-450 chassis.

Tags: Azure Dynamics, Con Edison , hybrid electric truck

HENDERSON, NV – Harry Chouinard, former regional sales manager of Wheels, Inc., passed away from prostate cancer September 7. He was 78.

Tags: Harry Chouinard, In Memoriam, regional sales manager, Wheels Inc.

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has designed an alternative for companies with unique needs that may not fit into a traditionally managed maintenance program.

Tags: maintenance program, Open Maintenance Network, PHH Arval

ARLINGTON, VA – To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and must also be equipped with electronic stability control.

Tags: IIHS, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , Top Safety Pick

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Fleet has announced big savings with Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep "no-charge" ship-thru charges to upfitters for 2009-model-year qualified fleet orders.

Tags: chrysler, Chrysler Fleet, ship-thru

SACRAMENTO, CA --- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that prohibits all drivers in the state from using text messaging devices while they drive.

Tags: texting while driving

TORRANCE, CA – Nominations for Automotive Fleet's 2009 Car & Truck of the Year is now open. Voting ends October 24.

Tags: 2009 Fleet Car & Truck of the Year, 2009 Fleet Vehicle of the Year, online voting

LOS ANGELES --- Last Friday's catastrophic train collision in Chatsworth, CA, which killed 25 and injured 135, has served to place a spotlight on safety hazards that affect not only trains but vehicles as well.

Tags: texting behind the wheel

PHOENIX - The Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association hosted a record of nearly 300 attendees at its 40th Annual Meeting and Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix last week.

Tags: AFLA, attendees, Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association, Fleet Hall of Fame, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix

NORTHBROOK, IL – Donlen Corporation has announced the launch of DonlenGreenKey.com to aid fleet managers in transitioning to greener fleet programs.

Tags: Donlen, DonlenGreenKey.com, green fleet

DEARBORN, MI --– Ford Motor Co. is introducing a new technology, called MyKey, designed to help parents encourage their teen-agers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt usage.

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ATLANTA — The one-two punch of hurricanes Gustav and Ike have left motorists in the Southeast coping with major gasoline shortages.

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DETROIT – Heading to the United States is a new breed of clean and quiet engines that can meet even strict emissions standards in California and New York.

Tags: BlueTEC , CDI, clean diesel, E-Class, F-150, G-Class, M-Class, Mercedes-Benz, R-Class, Volkswagen Jetta TDI

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC and its ENVI organization have new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology packaged in three different vehicles for its Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge brands.

Tags: chrysler, Chrysler LLC , Dodge, ENV1, Jeep