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Articles•by Lisajoyce Vergara•November 1, 2008

Ford & Smith Collaborate on All-Electric Vehicles

Ford and UK-based Smith Electric Vehicles have launched two vehicles based on a Ford chassis. A zero-emissions light-duty van and medium-duty truck are expected to begin U.S. manufacturing by the end of 2008.

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Articles•by Lisajoyce Vergara•November 1, 2008

Ford & Smith Collaborate on All-Electric Vehicles

Ford and UK-based Smith Electric Vehicles have launched two vehicles based on a Ford chassis. A zero-emissions light-duty van and medium-duty truck are expected to begin U.S. manufacturing by the end of 2008.

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Articles•November 1, 2008

Telematics Cuts 200-Truck Fleet Annual Fuel Spend by Nearly $200K

The wireless system helps a lumber transport company prevent unauthorized use, decrease idling time, and avoid maintenance problems.

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Articles•November 1, 2008

Dent Removal: Quick and Paintless

At about one-fourth the cost of traditional dent removal at a body shop, on-site paintless dent removal (PDR) puts a vehicle back into service quicker and ups a turnback vehicle’s value in the auction lane.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Small Car Demand: How the Majors Are Coping

The majors say most SUVs are bought as program cars, protecting them from the drop in the used car market.

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Articles•September 1, 2008

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

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Articles•September 1, 2008

Top 100 Alt-Fuel Fleets

Both commercial and public sector fleets are steadily increasing their totals of alternative-fueled fleets.

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Articles•by Cindy Brauer•September 1, 2008

Making the Move to Sustainable Fleets

A LeasePlan Green Summit explored the science, politics, and technology of building environmentally responsible and economically viable fleets.

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Articles•September 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•September 1, 2008

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

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