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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

Thi Dao is the former executive editor of Government Fleet magazine. 

Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 6, 2020

How to Lower EV Charging Infrastructure Costs

Why do electric vehicle charging station costs vary so widely, and how can you reduce your costs?

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Articlesby Thi DaoApril 19, 2019

How Fleets Can Contribute to Improved Mobility

Fleets can take steps to improve transportation without compromising mobility, Lukas Neckerman told NAFA I&E attendees on Wednesday.

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Driving Notesby Thi DaoMay 26, 2017

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

One of the biggest selling points of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid is its fuel efficiency. Touted as the most fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle in America, the base Blue model boasts fuel efficiency of 58 mpg combined.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 26, 2017

Trump’s Budget Slashes Vehicle Technology Funding

President Trump’s 2018 proposed budget slashes the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technology program funding, reducing it by nearly 74%. The cuts include terminating funding for the Clean Cities program.

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Newsby Thi DaoNovember 16, 2016

Fleets Can Reduce Costs by 25% with EVs

Fleets can save up to 25% of the total cost of ownership over the life of a vehicle by replacing select cars with plug-in electric vehicles, according to a report from the Center for Sustainable Energy.

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Driving Notesby Thi DaoOctober 19, 2016

2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line

The 2017 Passat comes with more features offered on lower trims. Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking are now standard across all trims, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert is now standard on both R-Line and SE trims.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 18, 2016

NHTSA Official Talks Autonomous Vehicles, Safety Tech at FTX

In his keynote address at the 2016 Fleet Technology Expo, the director of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Vehicle Research and Test Center provided an overview of vehicle safety technologies, covering systems that have recently been introduced to the market as well as technologies currently being developed, such as autonomous vehicles.

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Driving Notesby Thi DaoFebruary 25, 2016

2016 Toyota Prius

Fleets looking for excellent fuel efficiency can look to the Toyota Prius, which still has the best fuel economy of the hybrids available.

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Driving Notesby Thi DaoDecember 30, 2014

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Instead of a gauge showing RPM, the Camry Hybrid displays three states: “Charge,” “Eco,” and “Power.” I assume if you want to improve your MPG, you can try to stay in the Charge and Eco modes for a long as possible.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2011

Saab’s Future Product Offerings

With an infusion of funding and ambitious plans for new models, Saab is looking toward the future with product offerings that include a brand-new, next-generation platform.

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