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Global Fleet•by Gregory Van Tighem•May 5, 2015

Telematics Improves Safety for Hawaiian Utility

Hawaii Electric Light Co. relies on its telematics platform to keep employees safe and help reduce operating costs.

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Vehicle Research•Cover Story•by Chris Wolski•May 1, 2015

Ram Chassis Cab: Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

For the second time in five years, the Ram Chassis Cab has been honored as Work Truck’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Ram credits the win to the truck’s reliability and capability.

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Vehicle Research•by Amy Hercher•April 30, 2015

Hybrid Conversion Cuts Fleet Vehicle’s Fuel Usage by 30%

This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•April 23, 2015

Mechanic Builds Customized Locksmith Business on Wheels

When Wayne Winton purchased a locksmith service company, not only did he make upgrades to the business plan, he also upgraded his work truck with a four-wheel drive conversion and a customized mobile office on wheels.

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Green Fleet•by Rob Minton•April 22, 2015

Incentives Help Bolster Business Case for NGVs

While not something to depend on, when available, incentives can help reduce the overall cost of a natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet.

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Green Fleet•by Shelley Mika•April 21, 2015

An Affordable Way to Comply with Diesel Emissions Standards

New diesel emissions control systems significantly reduce four main emissions at a lower cost. The technologies have the additional advantage of improving vehicle performance.

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Leasing•by Mike Antich•April 17, 2015

Why GE Decided to Sell Its Fleet Services Business

Although GE Capital Fleet Services has had strong annual revenue growth and a significant product development agenda, its upcoming sale is part of a larger strategic plan by its parent company to focus on its core industrial businesses.

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Upfitting•by Cheryl Knight•April 16, 2015

Adrian Steel's K.C. Facility Improves Fleet Upfitting Cycle

Adrian Steel's $4.7 million Kansas City facility was created to provide best-in-class cargo management solutions for its Ford Transit customers on time.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•April 16, 2015

Fleet Managers' Salaries Continue to Rise

Salaries remain on the rise, overall, with fleet managers' on-the-job happiness commensurate with their pay.

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Telematics•by Chris Wolski•April 10, 2015

How the Demise of AT&T's 2G Impacts Fleets

AT&T is in the process of discontinuing its use of 2G technology. This will impact fleets' use of GPS and telematics technology. What Fleet managers can do to keep operations running smoothly is shared.

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