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Green Fleet•by David Wurster•April 1, 2011

How Much Green Does It Take to Go Green? Preparing & Understanding AFV Lifecycle Costs

By comparing the TCO of diesel, E-85, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicle options with similar gasoline-fueled vehicles, fleet managers can determine the total cost of integrating alt-fuel vehicles into the fleet.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 1, 2011

How Infinity Insurance Created a Green Fleet Policy

An effective “fleet-greening” policy requires planning and research. Fleet Operations Supervisor Chuck Kukal describes the basic steps he used in developing a green fleet policy for Infinity Insurance Company.

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Green Fleet•by Thi Dao•April 1, 2011

Natural Gas a Hit with Refuse Fleets

Reduced fuel prices, maintenance costs, and harmful emissions are just some reasons refuse fleets are increasing their compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle purchases.

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Green Fleet•by Grace Suizo•April 1, 2011

Green Fleet Conference Living Up to Its Name

Conference attendees and exhibitors won’t be the only ones showing off their environmentally friendly images at the 2011 Green Fleet Conference. The “green” theme will be spread throughout the event.

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Green Fleet•by Cheryl Knight•April 1, 2011

Ferrellgas Cuts Costs Using Propane Autogas

Almost one-third of Ferrellgas’ nearly 4,000 vehicles are propane-powered. The units are significantly less costly to operate and generate 60-70 percent less smog-producing hydrocarbons than their gasoline counterparts.

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Green Fleet•by Greg Basich•April 1, 2011

Encana to Convert Majority of Fleet to CNG

Encana operates a fleet of 700 vehicles in the U.S. The company is dovetailing its efforts to build new natural gas fueling stations with its process of converting its fleet to CNG.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 1, 2011

GM to Offer Single-Source LPG Option for Chevrolet & GMC Cutaway Vans

The automaker expects to ship the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cutaway vans by fourth quarter 2011.

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Upfitting•by Sean Lyden•March 31, 2011

How to Spec Dump Bodies for Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks

If a fleet doesn’t properly equip a chassis or dump body to handle a load, cost savings will vanish due to premature maintenance issues and greater risks to employee safety.

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Global Fleet•by Thi Dao•March 30, 2011

Sprinkles Delivers High-End Cupcakes with Mercedes Sprinter

The owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes designed and upfitted their eye-catching “Sprinklesmobile” to reflect the ¬image of the gourmet cupcake chain.

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Safety•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•March 29, 2011

Number of Questionable Auto Accident Claims Rises in Florida

According to a study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of questionable insurance claims resulting from staged or deliberate auto accidents rose substantially between 2008 and 2010.

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