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NewsFebruary 6, 2008

Survey Reveals How Truckers Address Rising Fuel Costs

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO – A recent survey by commercial auto insurer Progressive found out how truckers are addressing rising fuel costs.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2008

U.S. Companies Utilize Green Logistics Program to Reduce Emissions

OAKLAND, CA - With the soaring cost of fuel and transportation’s dramatic impact on the environment, companies have no choice but to look at logistics as a place to go green.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

Georgia Biodiesel Refinery Delays Operation

PLAINS, Ga. --- Alterra Bioenergy has delayed plans for a biodiesel refinery because of high soybean oil prices, the Macon Telegraph reported.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

Average Gasoline Price Drops Below $3 a Gallon

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline fell below $3 a gallon for the first time since Christmas Eve. The price dropped to $2.977 per gallon as of Jan. 28.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

L.A. Mayor Proposes to Cut City Staff Fleet

LOS ANGELES --- A new cost-cutting proposal from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, which would eliminate most of the vehicles in the city's executive motor pool as well as some cars from other fleets, is generating controversy.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

GreenRoad Technologies Attracts 'Green Fund' Investment

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. --- GreenRoad Technologies Inc., which specializes in improving driver safety, has secured an investment of $14.5 million led by Virgin Green Fund and Benchmark Capital with participation from Balderton Capital.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

Washington's King County Employs Kenworth Truck Hybrids for Utility Operations

SEATTLE --- King County in Washington is using Kenworth Truck Company's medium-duty, hybrid-electric truck for utility operations.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

AMG Thinks About Doing Diesel

AFFALTERBACH, GERMANY – Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division is again considering the idea of putting diesel power (and possibly hybrid power) in a performance vehicle.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

BMW Brings Diesel SUV to U.S.

MUNICH, GERMANY – BMW plans to introduce two new diesel models in the United States: the X5 xDrive35d SUV and the 335d sedan.

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Articlesby Grace LauronFebruary 1, 2008

GPS Navigates PoolCorp in the Right Direction

By implementing GPS, PoolCorp can now manage its fleet more effectively, safely, and efficiently. The NetworkCar system has helped the fleet cut back on speeding, idling, accidents, and costs.

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