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NewsApril 30, 2012

Chrysler Says 'Aero' Model of 2013-MY Dodge Dart Will Get 41 MPG Highway

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The 2013-MY Dart will offer three powertrain options, a new 160 hp Tigershark 16-valve 2.0L engine, a 160 hp 16-valve 1.4L MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, and a new 184 hp Tigershark 16-valve 2.4L MultiAir 2 four-cylinder engine.

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NewsApril 30, 2012

Ford Says All 2013-MY Escape Models EPA-Certified at 30 MPG Or More

DEARBORN, MI – Ford said its new 2013-MY Escape is certified by the EPA at 33 mpg, with all three engines in the new vehicle certified at 30-plus mpg.

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NewsApril 26, 2012

Survey Says Fleet Managers Focusing on Fuel Economy and Green Initiatives

SPARKS, MD – A new survey shown to fleet client attendees at PHH Arval’s first Telecommunications and Utility Conference says 76 percent of respondents had explored, or plan to, an opportunity to reduce their fleet’s environmental impact.

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NewsApril 20, 2012

Smith Dairy Trucking Breaks Ground for CNG Fueling Island

ORRVILLE, OHIO – Smith Dairy Trucking hosted a day-long event that included over 12 workshops and presentations that focused on understanding compressed natural gas (CNG) and how this alternative fuel can be incorporated into a fleet of any size.

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NewsApril 17, 2012

White House Proposes Measures to Increase Oil Market Oversight and Illegal Trading Penalties

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration has proposed a five-part plan that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) greater power to monitor and enforce trading in energy markets, such as oil and gas.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Ford and Dow Researching Carbon Fiber Components to Reduce Vehicle Weight

DEARBORN, MI – Ford and Dow Automotive Systems are researching the use of carbon fiber automotive components that Ford says can reduce vehicle weight by up to 750 lbs.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

New Report Says Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy Improved 20% Since 2007

ANN ARBOR, MI – New research from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute found that the average fuel economy of all new cars, light trucks, minivans, and SUVs sold in the U.S. is on the rise, having passed 24 mpg for the first time ever.

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NewsApril 11, 2012

Fleet One Partners With NexTraq to Provide Comprehensive Fuel Card Program

NASHVILLE, TN - The new fuel card integration is a free service for Fleet One customers, and activation was designed to be simple and quick.

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NewsApril 9, 2012

New Report Says Gas Prices to Rise Through April But Start Dropping in May

PORTLAND, ME - Wright Express' latest report says gas prices are likely to rise through the end of April, but could start dropping in May, barring supply disruptions.

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NewsApril 6, 2012

MY-2013 Ram 1500 to Deliver More Power and Fuel Savings Together

NEW YORK - Power and fuel savings in one package are among the highlights of newly redesigned MY-2013 Ram 1500. The new vehicle was unveiled at this week’s New York International Auto Show.

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