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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Mass. Enacts Hands-Free Law

Massachusetts has passed a hands-free driving law that makes it the 16th state in the nation to pass such a law, according to media reports.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Used Vehicle Values Down 1.4% in November

Black Book found that gains among sporty cars (0.43%), compact cars (0.34%), and midsize cars (0.22%) kept retained values essentially flat compared with September (115.9), even as several truck categories showed losses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Quantum Developing New Hydrogen Fuel Tank

Quantum Fuel Systems is set to develop a new high-pressure hydrogen tank with a capacity of approximately 60 kg (132 pounds) of hydrogen.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Vehicles Remain Popular, But Ownership Need Weakens, Avis Says

According to a mobility report by Avis Budget Group, 82% of respondents said owning a car was still important, but 54% said they are prepared to give up car ownership and rely on long-term rental, on-demand, or subscription services in the future.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Hertz Offers Transfer Service to Air France Passengers

Hertz DriveU provides a transfer service with a private driver to Air France passengers at more than 300 international airports.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Time Names XL's Electric Drive System Top Invention

The XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up

The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Closed-End Leases Continue to Dominate Global Market

Full-service operational leasing as a funding option in the global fleet market is projected to grow by 3.9% in 2020, following an expected growth rate of 2.1% to round out 2019.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Gasoline Prices Remain Stable

The price of a gallon of regular unleaded remained stable with a 1 cent decline to $2.58 for the week following a near-record Thanksgiving travel weekend, according to AAA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

South Africa Fleet Sales Fall Due to Low Economic Growth

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles were at 10,679 units during November 2019 and recorded a decline of 3,038 units from the 13,717 light commercial vehicles sold in November 2018.

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