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NewsJune 8, 2010

55% of Vehicles Have One Under-Inflated Tire

WASHINGTON - A recent nationwide survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association found 55 percent of vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire and only one in six vehicles has four properly inflated tires.

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NewsJune 8, 2010

Ford F-450, F-550 to Run on Alt-Fuels

DEARBORN, MI - Ford recently announced it will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8L F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab.

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NewsJune 8, 2010

Renault Aims for 200,000 Electric Cars by 2016, Says <i>La Tribune</i>

PARIS - French carmaker Renault aims to produce more than 200,000 electric vehicles per year by 2015-2016, according to the French paper La Tribune.

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NewsJune 4, 2010

Verizon to Add 576 Chevrolet Hybrids to Fleet

NEW YORK - As part of an initiative to green its fleet, Verizon purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids, the only hybrid pickup trucks equipped with a two-mode hybrid system.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 4, 2010

Hard & Soft Cost Impacts of Extended Vehicle Cycling

Lengthening vehicle replacement cycles significantly affects such bottom-line important issues as fleet maintenance budgets, fuel economy, resale values, safety and ergonomics issues, company image, and driver morale.

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NewsJune 3, 2010

First Responders Offered Safety Training on Chevy Volt

SAN FRANCISCO - The training will include animation and illustrations of the Chevrolet Volt, highlighting locations of high-strength steel, cut points for extrication, first-responder labeling, and automatic and manual electrical shut-off.

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NewsJune 1, 2010

Wal-Mart Seeks More Control of Its Transportation

BENTONVILLE, AR - Wal-Mart Stores aims to take over U.S. transportation services from suppliers in an effort to reduce the cost of hauling goods, reported BusinessWeek.

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NewsJune 1, 2010

Nearly 300 Chevron Drivers & Mechanics Laid Off

SAN RAMON, CA - Chevron Corp. believes it can slash transportation costs and meet customer needs with the shift to a transport fleet operated completely by third parties.

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NewsMay 28, 2010

Cintas Orders Set of 100 Hybrids for Calif. Fleet

MASON, OHIO - Cintas Corp. recently ordered 100 hybrid electric walk-in Ford vans, its first large-scale deployment of green technology, for use in its California vehicle fleet.

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NewsMay 28, 2010

Personal Use Survey: Last Chance to Respond, Deadline Extended to Friday May 28

TORRANCE, CA - Find out how your personal-use policies stack up against the industry standard. Fill out the survey today.

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