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Operations•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2007

Top Challenges Facing Commercial Fleet Managers in 2007

Key challenges facing fleet managers are managing the high cost of fuel, implementing safety programs to reduce preventable accidents, a relentless demand by management to cut costs, and a growing pressure to go “green.”

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Operations•by Anonymous Author•March 1, 2007

FLD Re-launches Sales Depreciation Calculator with Updated Features

FLD launched its sales depreciation calculator at the 2006 NAFA-FMI conference. This year, FLD offers an updated model with a range of useful features for fleet managers.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•March 1, 2007

Volvo Introduces All-New 2007 S80 Luxury Sedan

Volvo showcases the all-new 2007 S80 luxury sedan — complete with collision and blind-spot warning systems and adaptive cruise control — to fleet customers at its Las Vegas Fleet Meeting last December.

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Operations•by Anonymous Author•March 1, 2007

Alternative-Fuel Vehicles: Today and Beyond

Alternative-fuel vehicles can provide fleet with utility, safety, performance and comfort. This chart lists the 46 models now on sale and the 37 models in development or being considered for the U.S. market.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•March 1, 2007

How Two Fleets Save Time & Money With Centralization and ‘Firm Pricing’

Electric and natural gas company Ameren fuels its fleet vehicles at 16 onsite facilities, while electric utility Southern Company utilizes ‘firm pricing’ to level fuel costs.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•March 1, 2007

Best Fleet Value in America: 2007

In Vincentric's second annual Best Fleet Value in America awards, General Motors, Toyota and Ford Motor Co. brands each took home trophies in seven categories. The Chrysler Group improved from one winner to four in 2007.

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Global Fleet•by Terry Parkhurst•March 1, 2007

Could Your Next Work Truck Be a Hybrid?

In addition to the environmental benefits, medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and-go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down to make them feasible for general use?

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Green Fleet•by Terry Parkhurst•March 1, 2007

Could Your Next Work Truck Be a Hybrid?

In addition to the environmental benefits, medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and-go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down to make them feasible for general use?

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Operations•by Staff•March 1, 2007

13 Nominees Compete for AF's 2007 Fleet Manager of the Year Award

13 qualified candidates were nominated for this year’s award. The field will be narrowed to three finalists and the winner announced May 6 in Houston.

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Operations•by Lauren Colin•March 1, 2007

87% of Fleets Allow Personal Use

Reasons vary for allowing employee personal use of company vehicles, and the majority of fleets allow personal use at all times with few restrictions.

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