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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•March 26, 2009

Motorists Streamlines Fleet Processes While Cutting Costs

The Motorists Insurance Group pays attention to the smallest details to maximize its fleet results, allowing the companies’ fleet team to keep service high, minimize costs, and elevate driver productivity.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Antich•March 24, 2009

EPA Names Idle Reduction Systems Eligible for Federal Excise Tax Exemptions

The worst mileage is 0 miles per gallon, which occurs when idling. Reducing unnecessary idling is the easiest way for a truck fleet to reduce fuel costs. Now you can get tax exemptions when acquiring idle reduction technologies.

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Green Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher & Lisajoyce Vergara•March 24, 2009

Snohomish County Reduces Emissions Through Diesel Retrofits and Biodiesel

Bolstered by Washington state funding, Snohomish County officials have enhanced efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fleet vehicles. The county’s green initiatives also include increased use of biodiesel.

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Global Fleet•by Lisajoyce Vergara•March 24, 2009

Taking Care of Business: How Ford Work Solutions Helps Manage Truck Fleets

Ford Fleet and Bobit Business Media publications Automotive Fleet and Work Truck magazine joined forces to discuss the latest customer-driven innovation of Ford Work Solutions.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•March 24, 2009

Navigating California's New Ruling on Diesel Emissions

On Dec. 11, 2008, California adopted the most stringent emission standards in the nation for on-road heavy-duty diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•March 24, 2009

Navigating California's New Ruling on Diesel Emissions

On Dec. 11, California adopted the most stringent emission standards in the nation for on-road heavy-duty diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs.

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Green Fleet•by Grace Lauron•March 24, 2009

Malfunction Indicator Mandated for 2010 Emissions Standards

Starting in 2010, OEMs will be required to install dashboard malfunction indicator lights and diagnostic trouble codes on heavy-duty trucks to warn drivers of emission problems.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•March 24, 2009

Biodiesel: No Longer a Fringe Fuel

The availability of biodiesel-based fuels is growing, and industry-accepted standards have begun to ensure its quality from reputable suppliers. However, fleet managers should research the alternative fuel before use in their vehicles.

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Green Fleet•by Wayne Moore•March 20, 2009

Alt-Fuels Work for Several Texas Fleets

Capital Area Rural Transportation and the City of Port Arthur, Texas, have benefited from using propane in their fleets.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•March 18, 2009

Audi Introduces 2009 A4 to Fleet

A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.

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