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Operations•by Staff•April 11, 2017

Investors Make Tesla Most Valuable Automaker

Tesla Inc. has surpassed General Motors in market capitalization to become the most valuable publicly traded automaker as investor enthusiasm continues to ramp up for the company.

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Fuel•by Staff•April 11, 2017

Gasoline Jumps 6 Cents to $2.39 Per Gallon

The national average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline increased 6 cents to $2.39 for the week ending April 10 following the switch over to more expensive summer-blend gasoline and increased driving demand, according to AAA.

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Operations•by Staff•April 10, 2017

Toyota Investing $1.33B in Ky. Camry Plant

Toyota will invest $1.33 billion to retool its Georgetown, Ky., assembly plant where it builds the Camry mid-size sedan, which is said will be fully build in the U.S. starting with the 2018 model year.

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Remarketing•by Staff•April 10, 2017

Manheim: Used-Car Reports Signal Stability

While wholesale used-vehicle prices declined by 0.5% in March, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season — came to a reading of 124.1. This is an increase of 1.3% from a year ago.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 10, 2017

BYD Trucks Partners with Goodwill

BYD has joined the California Air Resources Board, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and SF Goodwill on the launch of a new project that will bring 11 clean, zero-emission battery electric trucks to operate throughout the Bay Area communities.

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Safety•by Staff•April 10, 2017

Cadillac CT6 Adds Tech for Hands-Free Highway Driving

Cadillac Super Cruise, available this fall, relies on a driver attention system and LiDAR map data and works together with the car’s network of cameras and radar sensors.

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Safety•by Staff•April 10, 2017

Safety Tip: Preventing Drowsy Driving

A new report from NHTSA stresses the need to better educate American drivers about the dangers of driving when sleep-deprived.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 10, 2017

LNG Suppliers Help Gas Utility Improve Operations

Gas suppliers Linde LLC and Prometheus Energy recently helped a Pennsylvania utility improve its operations through equipment upgrades.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 10, 2017

L.A. Tests EV Charging Stations Connected to Light Poles

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is testing new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that draw power from existing utility infrastructure.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•April 10, 2017

In Memoriam: Retired Wheels Regional Sales Manager Olson

Mary Olson, retired regional sales manager for Wheels Inc., died after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 60. Olson had a 42-year career in the fleet leasing and management industry, including Lend Lease and GE Capital Fleet Services.

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