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Green Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

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Remarketing•by Staff•May 28, 2010

15th Annual CAR Conference a Big Hit

A record-breaking attendance of more than 800 professionals made the first-ever combined NAAA and CAR Conference a huge success.

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Vehicle Research•by Sean Lyden•May 12, 2010

Spec'ing Truck Bodies to Prevent Corrosion

Truck bodies rust in salt-laden environments, whether in coastal areas or regions that require road salts for de-icing. To lengthen truck body life — and help contain fleet costs — consider five factors in spec’ing bodies.

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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•May 12, 2010

2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel Now Biofuel-Capable

Powering the redesigned 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, the revised engine will offer B-20 capability and meet strict ASTM standards.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•May 12, 2010

How Does the 2010 EPA Standard Impact Fleet Biodiesel Use?

The EPA’s 2010 standard calls for reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions by 83 percent from the 2007 mandate. Industry experts discuss the new standard’s impact on NOx levels, engine performance, and fuel quality.

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Green Fleet•by Ashley Willis•May 12, 2010

Ford Charges Up for the Transit Connect Electric

Drawing on the success of the Transit Connect, Ford Motor Company will release a battery-powered version of the commercial vehicle to help fleets lower operating costs.

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•by Grace Suizo•May 12, 2010

CNG Fills Up AT&T's Alt-Fuel Fleet

To meet a target of 15,000 alt-fuel vehicles by 2019, AT&T is replacing 8,000 of its fleet’s petroleum-powered service vehicles with compressed natural gas (CNG) models. This year, 1,850 service vehicles will be converted to CNG.

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Green Fleet•by Grace L. Suizo•May 12, 2010

CNG Fills Up AT&T's Alt-Fuel Fleet

To meet a target of 15,000 alt-fuel vehicles by 2019, AT&T is replacing 8,000 of its fleet’s petroleum-powered service vehicles with compressed natural gas (CNG) models. This year, 1,850 service vehicles will be converted to CNG.

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Green Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•May 12, 2010

Propane Provides Competitive Edge

Competitive Lawn Service may soon become the first lawn care company in the United States to run its vehicles and equipment entirely on propane.

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Global Fleet•by Mike Butsch•May 12, 2010

Who's Looking at Your Logs?

Noncompliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hours of Service regulations can carry stiff penalties. Reviewing company drivers’ Records of Duty Status or Logs is critical.

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