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Articles•April 1, 2011

How Much Green Does It Take to Go Green? Preparing & Understanding AFV Lifecycle Costs

By comparing the TCO of diesel, E-85, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicle options with similar gasoline-fueled vehicles, fleet managers can determine the total cost of integrating alt-fuel vehicles into the fleet.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•April 1, 2011

Ferrellgas Cuts Costs Using Propane Autogas

Almost one-third of Ferrellgas’ nearly 4,000 vehicles are propane-powered. The units are significantly less costly to operate and generate 60-70 percent less smog-producing hydrocarbons than their gasoline counterparts.

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Articles•April 1, 2011

GM to Offer Single-Source LPG Option for Chevrolet & GMC Cutaway Vans

The automaker expects to ship the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cutaway vans by fourth quarter 2011.

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Articles•by Thi Dao•March 30, 2011

Sprinkles Delivers High-End Cupcakes with Mercedes Sprinter

The owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes designed and upfitted their eye-catching “Sprinklesmobile” to reflect the ¬image of the gourmet cupcake chain.

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Articles•March 22, 2011

Telematics Use in Work Truck Fleets

Truck fleets can improve operational efficiency, boost driver safety, and reduce high-cost vehicle repairs by implementing telematics systems. Highlighted are some of the latest products available.

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Articles•by Staff•March 22, 2011

Dondlinger of Auto Truck Group Discusses Post-Acquisition Strategy

Jim Dondlinger, president of the recently acquired Auto Truck Group, discusses the company’s change in ownership, integration of Fleet Body Equipment, the history of ATG, and changes in the industry over the years.

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Articles•March 11, 2011

Corporate Fleets Aim for “Greener” Operations

Through use of telematics, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles, idling reduction policies, and other efforts, various corporate fleets have reduced their vehicle emissions, contributing to their companies’ sustainability goals.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 1, 2011

2012 Nissan NV Raises the Roof & Function of Commercial Vans

Nissan has been in the commercial vehicle market for more than seven decades and is introducing its all-new commercial van to the U.S. market.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•February 25, 2011

What Staples Expects from All-Electric Medium-Duty Work Trucks

Mike Payette, manager of fleet equipment for the office supply company, discusses his experience with all-electric trucks and factors fleet managers should consider when including such vehicles in fleet.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•February 10, 2011

Half of GE’s 30,000-Unit Fleet to be Electric Vehicles by 2015

General Electric, which operates one of the largest global fleets, has committed to converting a sizeable percentage of its worldwide fleet to EVs, along with offering and managing EVs for its 65,000 global fleet customers.

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