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Discover New Technologies to Green Your Truck Fleet

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.

Grace Lauron
Grace LauronFormer Associate Editor
July 1, 2008
Discover New Technologies to Green Your Truck Fleet

 

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On September 15-16, Bobit Business Media (BBM) will present an opportunity for fleet professionals to talk with the experts about green technologies at the Green Fleet Conference 2008. Sponsored by Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, and Work Truck magazines, this first-time event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Learn Which Greening Strategies Really Work

As the only national show created solely for fleet management, the Green Fleet Conference and exposition has been designed to address the latest issues impacting the entire fleet arena.

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Attendees will:

  • Discover what’s new in alternative fuels and hybrid vehicles.

  • Find out the most cost-effective ways to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

  • Learn from experts how to select the right fuel, vehicle, and technology strategies to help companies reduce fleet emissions.

  • Get the latest product information.

  • Hear what manufacturers have planned for the future of fuel 

  • technology.

  • Network with fleet managers from all over the country.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view an array of vendor products and services. Representatives from the following fleet suppliers and resources will exhibit at the show:

  • Vehicle manufacturers offer car, light- and medium-duty trucks, and alternative-fuel models.

  • Fleet management and motor pool software providers.

  • Green fleet/alternative fuel associations.

  • Fuel management/card providers.

  • GPS/telematics providers.

  • Fleet consultants.

  • Leasing and finance companies.

  • Navigation system companies.

  • Safety and driver training instructors.

Don’t Miss Out on This Opportunity!

"The Green Fleet Conference will be the best opportunity to learn where the fleet industry is going in both the near and long term," said Bob Brown, Great Lakes sales manager for BBM.

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"Learn how to green your fleet without breaking your budget and gain the knowledge needed to intelligently manage your green fleet for the future," he added. WT

Originally posted on Work Truck Online

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