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May Fuel Update: Prices Spike Again Across the Nation
Fuel prices have risen in all 50 states, with the average increasing by almost 39 cents.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHFuel prices have risen in all 50 states, with the average increasing by almost 39 cents.
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WASHINGTON - The average price for retail gasoline on the coast, including California, was $4.24 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) even though the average nationwide price had fallen to $3.69 per gallon.
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MEMPHIS, TN -The FedEx Express fleet is now 16.6% more fuel efficient, through 2011, when compared to its average fuel efficiency in 2005 (the baseline for comparison).
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REDWOOD CITY, CA – GreenRoad announced the GreenRoad Central mobile app for drivers,a mobile app designed and optimized to give drivers anytime, anywhere access to key performance data. The app runs on Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android mobile and tablet devices.
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DETROIT – Reducing vehicle weight was a recent topic of discussion at an Automotive Press Association meeting on May 10. Panelists discussed how new types of automotive materials can reduce weight.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Energy Information Administration said it revised its outlook for gas prices downward, now saying that it expects the average retail price of gasoline to be around $3.79 per gallon from through September.
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You can’t manage what you don’t measure. There are a number of statistical measures that fleet managers can use to achieve optimum efficiency. Here are 10 of them.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The current average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.82, which is 4 cents less than the price during the same time a year ago. This price is 11 cents cheaper than on March 30, 2011.
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CLEVELAND, OH – Ford said it plans to add a third shift at its Cleveland, Ohio, engine plant to meet customer demand for its 3.5L EcoBoost and 3.7L V-6 engines. The 3.7L V-6 is used in Ford’s F-150.
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DETROIT - GM said sales of diesel-fueled vehicles are on the rise, and it plans to capitalize on this trend with the introduction of a diesel option for its Chevrolet Cruze in 2013. The engine is a common-rail direct-injection fuel system, according to GM.
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Compensatory strategies to reduce fuel costs involve the adoption of a multi-prong strategy. This includes downsizing to smaller displacement engines, implementing idle reduction programs, and modifying driver behavior.
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