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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.  

News•by Staff•September 3, 2002

Depreciation of Light Trucks and Vans

Sen. Christopher Bond (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, is urging the IRS to exempt any truck or van from the limitation on depreciation deductions otherwise imposed on businesses under section 280F(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2002

Ford Pulling Plug on TH!NK Electric Car

Ford Motor Co. on Aug. 30 said it was discontinuing its TH!NK electric vehicle division due to poor customer demand and lack of government support for the environmentally friendly cars. According to the company, Ford paid $23 million in 1999 for the Norway-based electric vehicle company Pivco Industries, renaming it Think or TH!NK, and has since invested $100 million in the technology as a cure

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2002

Former NAFA Head Retires From Hewlett-Packard Canada

Former National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) President David Ogilvie has accepted an early retirement incentive from Hewlett-Packard in Canada, where he has served for 26 years.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2002

Former NAFA Head Retires From Hewlett-Packard Canada

Former National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) President David Ogilvie has accepted an early retirement incentive from Hewlett-Packard in Canada, where he has served for 26 years.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2002

Cummins Submits 3rd Engine for EPA Certification

Cummins, Inc. has announced submission of itsthird engine for certification under the Environmental ProtectionAgency's (EPA) stringent diesel emissions standards. A company releasedescribed the heavy-duty 11-liter ISM engine, which is now undersubmission to the EPA

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2002

PHH Arval Receives ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Award

PHH Arval announced Aug. 19 has been awarded the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This award honors organizations whose technicians continually strive for increased quality and expertise.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2002

Court Rules Against Federal Agencies

The National Association of Fleet Administrators reported Aug. 28 that more than a dozen federal agencies failed to meet their requirements under the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) for acquiring alternative fueled vehicles, according to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2002

Court Rules Against Federal Agencies

More than a dozen federal agencies failed to meet their requirements under the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) for acquiring alternative fueled vehicles, according to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, said the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2002

PHH Arval Receives ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Award

PHH Arval announced Aug. 19 has been awarded the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This award honors organizations whose technicians continually strive for increased quality and expertise.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

First Vehicle Services to Begin Cecil County Contract

First Vehicle Services announced Aug. 19 the commencement of a new contract with Cecil County, MD to maintain the County's 340 unit fleet. Effective Aug. 2002, First Vehicle Services will maintain the fleet under the supervision of First Vehicle Services General Manager Tim Rogan. The initial contract runs for three years with two additional two-year option periods afterward.

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