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Green Fleet•by Steve Wayne•May 2, 2012

Propane Autogas: Advantages Beyond Financial Incentives

Even beyond federal and state incentives, propane autogas proves a viable fuel source with lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced fueling costs.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•May 2, 2012

The Green Fleet Price Tag

Taking a hard-numbers approach to a fleet's vehicle tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help improve an ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•May 2, 2012

Making the Business Case for Alternative-Energy Vehicles

Fleet managers face a dilemma in justifying the higher acquisition cost for electric-powered vehicles. A new TCO tool from Dow Kokam can help spotlight alternative-energy's bottom-line benefits.

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Green Fleet•by Chris Wolski•May 2, 2012

Chrysler & GM Enter the CNG Truck Market

Taking a cue from fleet managers, Ram and GM are producing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel trucks. the new alt-fuel trucks make greening truck fleets easier and cheaper.

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Remarketing•by Ricky Beggs•May 1, 2012

Resale Market Predicted to Show Strong Retention

What can the market expect of wholesale price trends in the second-half of 2012? Relative price stability and strong demand as consumers look to rid themselves of their aging vehicles.

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Fuel•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2012

Proven Strategies to Mitigate Rising Fuel Costs

Compensatory strategies to reduce fuel costs involve the adoption of a multi-prong strategy. This includes downsizing to smaller displacement engines, implementing idle reduction programs, and modifying driver behavior.

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Safety•by Cheryl Knight•April 30, 2012

Creating a Driver Orientation Safety Program for New Hires

Implementing a new-hire-orientation driver safety program can lower accident and vehicle repair costs, keep fleet drivers safe, and reduce an organization’s negligent entrustment risk.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•April 17, 2012

GM Targets Increased Growth in Commercial & Government Sales

Ed Peper, newly named general manager for GM Fleet & Commercial Operations, will focus on growing sales to commercial fleets and municipalities, while managing rental car volume to keep residual values high.

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Green Fleet•by Julie Sutor•April 10, 2012

Electrifying Transportation in North Carolina

Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition is paving the way for electric vehicles in the greater Charlotte region.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•April 10, 2012

Evaluating Medium-Duty Truck Alternative-Fuel Technologies

When it comes to alternative-fuel systems for medium-duty (Class 4-7) trucks, one size does not fit all. Fleets have five green options to consider.

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