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NewsFebruary 6, 2013

February 2013 Issue of Automotive Fleet Posted

In Automotive Fleet’s February 2013 issue, we cover a range of topics, ranging from investigating and implementing telematics to standardizing vehicle specs.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2013

Average National Gas Price Jumps 17 Cents in One Week

AAA attributes the recent jump in prices is due to higher crude oil and prices in the central U.S. states adjusting upward after falling to low levels at the end of 2012.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightFebruary 5, 2013

Honeywell Turbocharges the Fleet Industry

Turbocharging and engine downsizing can increase fuel efficiency by up to 40 percent in diesel engines and up to 20 percent in gasoline powertrains, according to Honeywell.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2013

UMTRI Releases Video Discussing Lifecycle Costs of Diesel Models in U.S.

The University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) recently released a short video that discusses the growth in availability of diesel vehicles in the U.S. marketplace.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2013

AssetWorks to Expand Product Offerings Through Acquisition of Canada's Mentor Engineering

AssetWorks announced its sister company, Trapeze Group has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Mentor Engineering Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2013

U.K. Corporate Fleets Will Face Tax Hike in April

A new tax on emissions that is set to go into effect in the UK in April could change the types of vehicles company drivers will be allowed to drive.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2013

Rocky Mountain Power Implements Idle-Free Policy and GPS Tracking

Utility company Rocky Mountain Power has implemented a new “idle-free” policy that prohibits its fleet drivers from unnecessarily idling, thereby reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2013

Gas Prices Could Rise in California and Midwest Due to Refinery Issues

Refinery issues in certain parts of the country could increase prices in California and the Midwest in the near future even though prices overall are down from last year, according to the latest fuel prices report from AAA.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2013

Germany's Schaeffler Shows U.S. Customers How to Meet CAFE Goals

Schaeffler, a developer mobility solutions, will demonstrate its product innovations for engines, transmissions, and chassis applications during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

WEX Says Fuel Prices Start New Year at Highest Average Retail Price Ever

PORTLAND, ME – WEX said experts are predicting that 2013 will look similar to 2012 in terms of price trends, barring major unforeseen supply disruptions.

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