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Articles•by Paul Dexler•April 1, 2008

Hybrid Technology Focus Moves to Medium Duty

Medium-duty trucks tend to be used for short-haul, stop-and-go delivery, and trash hauling service, all ideal for hybrid technology. Eaton Corp. has teamed with several manufacturers to develop the trucks.

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Articles•April 1, 2008

Propane: An Economic & Environmental Fuel Choice

Propane, one of the nation’s most versatile sources of energy, supplies about 4 percent of total domestic energy needs. Opportunities exist to expand its use as a cost-effective strategy to limit vehicle emissions.

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Articles•by Paul Dexler•April 1, 2008

Two-Mode Hybrids Point to a New Direction

GM & Chrysler introduce new two-mode hybrid systems in their full-sized SUVs. From city driving to hauling heavy loads, the systems provide optimum gearing for any purpose.

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Articles•by Lisajoyce Vergara•April 1, 2008

Johnson & Johnson Cares About Going 'Green'

With a fleet vehicle goal of 36.4 mpg, Johnson & Johnson’s U.S. fleet operations strategies include use of hybrid and alt-fuel vehicles and encouraging changes in driver behavior.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•April 1, 2008

Ford Fleet Previews New Offerings

Ford Fleet customers benefit from the efficiencies of a single-source contact and find value in exclusive benefits tailored to the needs of managing an automotive fleet.

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Articles•by Grace Lauron•March 1, 2008

Proven Strategies Reduce Fuel Spend

Volatile fuel prices have made this second-largest fleet expense quite a challenge, but a number of fleets have managed to cope using various strategies.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Cindy Brauer•March 1, 2008

Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty

The full-size pickup boasts a new 6.4L V-8 turbodiesel engine, refined chassis and suspension, industry-leading towing capacity in the F-450, improved cargo-handling flexibility, and a quiet, more functional interior.

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Articles•March 1, 2008

Prepping Your Fleet Vehicles for Resale

When it’s time to “down fleet” or turn your rental vehicles over for the new model year, which vehicle preparation strategies can improve resale value? Further, what actions only break even or potent...

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Articles•by Chris Brown•March 1, 2008

Carfax Now Available to Rental Fleets

Carfax’s Service Link program transmits maintenance records directly to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Some claim a $300 average lift on wholesale pricing of risk units.

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Articles•by Grace Lauron•March 1, 2008

Corporate Fleets Embrace the 'Green'

Private sector fleets are taking on more social responsibility with green fleet initiatives.

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