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ArticlesCover Storyby Cindy BrauerMarch 30, 2010

Building a Fuel Management Toolbox

An effective fuel management program takes a holistic approach, involving the fleet manager, drivers, vehicle manufacturers, and alternative-fuel producers.

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Rebates Up to $20K on New Electric Vehicles Available

SACRAMENTO, CA - California fleets can now receive rebates on new zero-emission and electric vehicles of up to $5,000 per vehicle as part of the new Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Certain zero-emission commercial vehicles are also eligible for rebates up to $20,000.

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

UPS Cuts Back on Trips to Lower Emissions, Save Fuel

ATLANTA - UPS has come up with a new cost-effective and "green" service strategy expected to eliminate 8 million miles from the total driven by UPS drivers each year in the U.S., save an estimated 793,000 gallons of fuel, and reduce CO2 emissions by 7,800 metric tons.

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NewsMarch 24, 2010

Qualcomm & GreenRoad Offer Driver Safety Solution

SAN DIEGO - Qualcomm Inc., a wireless enterprise services provider, and GreenRoad, a leader in driver safety, have signed an agreement to offer an integrated solution that addresses mobile resource management (MRM), safety, and driving behavior.

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NewsMarch 23, 2010

Fleet One Adds 49 Jobs

NASHVILLE, TN - The newest positions include 30 account executives, including nine jobs filled earlier this month, and 19 in consumer care and financial services.

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NewsMarch 23, 2010

New Pentastar V-6 Engine to Improve Fuel Efficiency

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The Pentastar engine will ultimately replace seven current Chrysler Group V-6 engines and utilize advanced technologies from the Fiat alliance such as Multiair, direct-injection, and turbocharging.

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NewsMarch 19, 2010

Wheels Includes Car Wash Purchases to Canada Fuel Management Program

DES PLAINES, IL AND MISSISAUGA, ON - The new feature was established through Wheels' relationships with Esso and Bank of Montreal (BMO) and is only offered on the BMO issued, Wheels MasterCard fleet card platform.

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NewsMarch 16, 2010

United Natural Foods Fleet to Adopt Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

PROVIDENCE, RI - A total of 65 GenDrive fuel cell-powered lift trucks will be mobilized at United Natural Foods' Sarasota distribution facility, with a targeted completion date in June.

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NewsMarch 16, 2010

Lutz: Hybrids & Electrics are Future, U.S. to Profit on GM’s Loan Pay Back

DETROIT - According to General Motors Vice President Bob Lutz, a major portion of the automaker's truck and SUVs will be gasoline-electric hybrids and GM will pay back its bailout loan at a profit for U.S. taxpayers.

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NewsMarch 16, 2010

ServiceMaster Director of Fleet Engineering Shares Alt-Fuel Strategies

ST. LOUIS - James Steffen, director of fleet engineering and technical support for Memphis-based ServiceMaster, recently shared his insights at a two-day meeting of fleet operators interested in new fuel technologies.

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