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Operations•by Staff•June 8, 2021

AF Readers Sound-Off on Future Pricing, the Microchip Shortage, and Fleet Waste

Automotive Fleet readers offer diverse commentary on a a variety of topics ranging for fleet waste, to the potential of a total price reset for future fleet products, the value of asset simplification versus standardization, and ways to thwart driver abuse of corporate assets. 

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Vehicle Research•by Mike Antich•June 8, 2021

Ford Debuts All-New 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Compact Pickup

Ford Motor Co. announced on June 8, 2021, the debut of the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, a four-door compact pickup that comes standard with five-passenger seating and is powered by a full-hybrid powertrain. It has a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy.

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Fleet Forward•by Staff•June 8, 2021

Cruise Gets First Permit for Autonomous Trips with Passengers

Under the California Public Utilities Commission’s rules, Cruise must still employ a human operator to take control if needed.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•June 8, 2021

Shyft Group Plans Medium-Duty All-Electric Commercial Chassis

The Shyft Group plans to bring to market an all-electric, purpose-built Class 3 chassis platform designed to serve a wide array of medium-duty truck markets, from last-mile delivery fleets to work trucks, passenger buses, recreational vehicles, and more.

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Green Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•June 8, 2021

A Hybrid Future: 2022 Ford Maverick

The all-new full-hybrid 2022 Ford Maverick pickup just launched. With a targeted EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg in the city, the compact was meant for urban driving.

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Vehicle Research•by Lauren Fletcher•June 8, 2021

Ford Maverick: A Compact Fit for Any Fleet

Starting with an MSRP of $19,995, the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is a compact truck with a unibody design and the first pickup in America with a standard full-hybrid powertrain.

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Safety•by Staff•June 7, 2021

Traffic Fatalities Skyrocket to 13-Year High in 2020

Experts say speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving were widespread on U.S. roads during the pandemic.

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Safety•by Staff•June 7, 2021

Study Links Poor Visibility of Stopped Cars to Collisions

The report discusses possible countermeasures that could help reduce crashes associated with stopped vehicles.

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Safety•by Staff•June 7, 2021

Study Links Road Characteristics to Distracted Driving Incidents

When motorists felt more comfortable, they were more likely to use their phones.

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Safety•by Staff•June 7, 2021

Road Fatalities Rise During Summer Due to Teen Drivers

As teens take to the highways and byways, it’s a good time to remind your drivers of defensive driving best practices.

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