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ArticlesDecember 29, 2011

Too Much Information? The Dangers of Data Drowning

Since the 1970s, fleet managers have seen vehicle operation data increase from a trickle to a torrent. How should they separate useful data from the interesting, but useless?

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NewsDecember 8, 2011

AAA’s Fuel Report Shows Oil and Gasoline Prices Moving in Opposite Directions

WASHINGTON - Crude oil prices have gone from $75.67 per barrel on October 4 to $100.99 in the second week (Dec. 5 through 9) in December while retail gasoline prices have dropped 15 cents during this same period.

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NewsDecember 5, 2011

Gas Prices Drop to Lowest Point in 10 Months, Headed Downward

PORTLAND, ME – The national average retail price for gasoline has fallen to its lowest point in more than 10 months, to $3.27 per gallon, according to a new report from Wright Express (WEX).

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NewsDecember 1, 2011

Fleet Managers Say Driver Performance and Fuel Costs Are Top Concerns

REDWOOD CITY, CA - Of those surveyed, 40% said reducing fleet fuel consumption was their most important challenge and 21% said reducing crash rates was the most important issue.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

As Fuel Prices Remain High, Fleets Find new Ways to Economize

TORRANCE, CA ­­- With fuel costs continuing to hover near historic highs, fleets around the country have implemented numerous strategies to mitigate these increases.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

Longer Oil Drain Intervals Decrease PM Expenses

TORRANCE, CA ­­- There has been an ongoing trend by OEMs to extend recommended oil drain intervals, which has helped to decrease preventive maintenance expenses.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

Maintenance Costs Increase in 2011-CY

TORRANCE, CA ­­- Many fleets are incurring additional miles on vehicles due to increased business activity, which has added to fleets' costs with increased repairs and replacement cycling.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

SoCalGas Fleet to Add 1,000 New Natural Gas Trucks

LOS ANGELES - The utility will purchase new natural gas-powered trucks from original equipment manufacturers, as well as custom-built natural gas vehicles, through a collaborative effort with local Southern California companies.

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NewsNovember 18, 2011

EPA and DOE Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.

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NewsNovember 18, 2011

DOE Lists Top 10 Fuel-Efficient 2012-MY Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV came in first, with an mpg of 112 combined. All of the vehicles that achieved top fuel-economy ratings are electric or hybrid vehicles.

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