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NewsAugust 17, 2009

Riverside County to Use GPS

RIVERSIDE, CA - Criticized in a recent audit for lax oversight of take-home cars and other inefficiencies, Riverside County is seeking funds to outfit its vehicles with GPS tracking devices.

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NewsAugust 14, 2009

FleetCor Acquires UK and Ireland Fuel Card Businesses from Retail Decisions

ATLANTA - The acquisition includes all of ReD's fuel card operations in the UK and Ireland, including ReD's network of UK fuel bunkering outlets.

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NewsAugust 11, 2009

Chevrolet Volt to Achieve 230 MPG City Fuel Economy

WARREN, MI - Based on the results of unofficial development testing of pre-production prototypes, the Volt has achieved 40 miles of electric-only, petroleum-free driving in both EPA city and highway test cycles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

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NewsAugust 7, 2009

$2.4 Billion Grants to Speed Up Electric Vehicle Production

ELKHART, IN - The Department of Energy has selected 48 projects to receive $2.4 billion in recovery act funds to help accelerate the development and deployment of electric vehicles.

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NewsAugust 6, 2009

Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Achieves 431-Mile Estimated Range

TORRANCE, CA - In a recent field evaluation, the Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle - Advanced achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas.

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NewsAugust 4, 2009

Staples’ Green Fleet Cuts Costs & Emissions

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Staples has saved 540,000 gallons of diesel, reduced costs by $2 million, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 million lbs.

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NewsAugust 4, 2009

U.S. Bank Voyager Adds Woodford Oil Company to Channel Partner Program

HOUSTON - U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. is expanding its Channel Partner Program in the Appalachian region of the United States with the addition of Woodford Oil Company.

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NewsJuly 31, 2009

NGVi Celebrates 20 Years of Business

LAS VEGAS - Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) is beginning its 21st year of working with fleet managers and technicians to advance their knowledge and use of natural gas vehicles and natural gas fueling.

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NewsJuly 27, 2009

Leasing Cuts Costs for Good Samaritan Health Services

LEBANON, PA - The Good Samaritan Health System has reduced costs for its home health services by leasing new cars from Frederick Chevrolet to replace an aging fleet of autos and SUVs.

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