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Green Fleet•by -•November 5, 2012

The Business Case for Hybrid-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks

While the up-front investment may be high, hybrid-electric power makes financial sense for some medium-duty fleets. Find out if your fleet is one of them.

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Green Fleet•by Julie Sutor, National Renewable Energy Laboratory•November 5, 2012

The Emerald City Strives for a Deeper Shade of Green

Western Washington Clean Cities is helping airports, government fleets, and businesses find sustainable solutions for fueling transportation.

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Green Fleet•by Gregory Staple & Matthew Slavin•November 5, 2012

Into the Driver's Seat: States Take Action to Boost NGV Adoption

States have a dramatic role to play in incentivizing private-sector investment in natural gas vehicle (NGV) fueling infrastructure.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•November 5, 2012

A Painless Way to Go Green: Biodiesel

Sticker shock, lack of infrastructure, time to convert, and maintenance issues may make fleets “gun shy” when considering an alternative fuel. Biodiesel allows fleets to jump on the green-fuel bandwagon with little expense and fewer headaches than other alternative fuels.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•November 1, 2012

How to Select the Right Tires for Medium-Duty Truck Applications

Proper tire selection takes into account specific vehicle application and vehicle weight. Find out what other factors should be considered.

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Global Fleet•by Sean Lyden•November 1, 2012

7 Keys to Crafting an Effective Fleet Safety Policy

With the potential to save lives and reduce accident management costs, a carefully crafted safety policy is a necessity.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•November 1, 2012

Ford Unveils All-New Transit & Transit Connect

Slated to replace the E-Series Van and Wagon in 2014, the eye-catching Transit makes its debut. The all-new version of the Transit is expected to be lighter and more fuel-efficient than the venerable E-Series.

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Global Fleet•by Sean Lyden•November 1, 2012

Gearing Up for Upcoming Medium- & Heavy-Duty Truck Regulations

Several experts offer insight to help fleets prepare for the regulations impacting medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning in 2014.

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Fuel•Cover Story•by Mike Antich & Chris Wolski•October 31, 2012

Fleet Operating Costs Edge Up in 2012

With only a few exceptions, overall fleet operating costs edged up in 2012. Light-duty trucks and SUVs saw an overall decline in expenses.

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Safety•by Ron Katz•October 31, 2012

Top 10 Fleet Trends in the Past Decade

From the technology revolution in the early years to fuel price volatility and the impact of recently introduced environmental legislation, Chevin Fleet Solutions discusses the obstacles fleet has had to overcome.

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