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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat for 2006-CY

Maintenance expenses for fleet cars were flat during the 2006 calendar year compared to 2005. The main factors contributing to the stability of fleet maintenance costs in 2006 were longer oil drain intervals, extended tire tread wear, and increased life from ceramic brake pads.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

Abbott Commits to a ‘Carbon Neutral’ Fleet

Abbott is set to become the first Fortune 500 company to go “carbon neutral” with its entire U.S. fleet of company vehicles. This is a seminal event in the history of fleet management. It is emblematic of a much larger sea change occurring today in fleet management – the proliferation of corporate green initiatives and their influence on vehicle selector decisions.

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Green Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2007

The Green Advantage

An organization’s environmental “footprint” includes direct emissions into the air or water, electricity consumption, materials use, waste disposal and more. As media attention and public concern about climate change mount, more and more organizations are paying attention to their impact on the environment.

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Green Fleet•by Daryl Lubinsky•July 1, 2007

Charging Ahead: The New Face of Electric Fleet Vehicles

For on-facility or warehouse driving, neighborhood electric vehicles are available now to help you save money and the environment. Several production freeway-ready EVs are coming in the near future.

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Green Fleet•by Daryl Lubinsky•July 1, 2007

Thinking Electric?

For on-facility or warehouse driving, neighborhood electric vehicles are available now to help you save money and the environment. Several production freeway-ready EVs are coming in the near future.

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Global Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2007

The Baby Boomer Driving Dilemma

Retirement-age baby boomers are staying in the workforce in droves. Are you prepared to keep them in your fleet?

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

It’s Dangerous Not to Know

Industrywide, one out of three fleets does not order post-employment motor vehicle record (MVR) checks on employee drivers. When asked why, many fleet managers will tell you privately the reason for not doing so is that they would rather not know. The logic is by not knowing they distance themselves from potential negligent entrustment and negligent retention lawsuits.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

Forecast of Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions for 2008-MY

Increasing fuel efficiency and corporate “green” initiatives will be a much greater factor in selector decisions than prior years, according to surveyed fleet managers. However, for most, CPA monies are the deciding factor.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

Public Sector Fleets:How to Minimize User Abuse and Neglect of Equipment

A significant category of unnecessary fleet cost is equipment damage caused by user abuse or neglect. Abuse is by far the most expensive form of equipment failure. Fleet managers tell me there is no limit to the ways equipment can be abused.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2007

Why NAFA Wants to Change its Name

NAFA says changing its name is much more than just a new moniker; it is a philosophical change for how the association will approach its customers and position itself to attract potential new members and affiliates.

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