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NewsOctober 9, 2009

ARI Offers CARB Consultation to Keep Clients’ Diesel Fleets Compliant

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Automotive Resources International announces proactive consultation services to clients with diesel fleets that will enable them to remain compliant with California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2009

Baltimore Police Cars Break Down from Fuel Mishap

BALTIMORE - Nearly one third of Baltimore's 200 police patrol cars were recently sidelined because of an apparent problem at the city fuel pump.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 14, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Six key trends will determine Class 3-7 medium-duty truck lifecycle costs in the 2010 calendar-year. They are diesel prices, acquisition costs, resale, maintenance costs, replacement tire expense, and environmental regulatory requirements. Here is a forecast of what to expect.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2009

Coca-Cola Enterprises Invests Big in Hybrid Trucks

With a total of 327 hybrid trucks and diesel-electric tractor trailers, the Coke products bottler deploys the largest hybrid truck fleet in North America.

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NewsJune 30, 2009

Gasoline Rises, but Demand Worries Persist

GAITHERSBURG, MD - Crude oil closed within a few dollars of its 2009 high, but gasoline and heating oil are some 5-8 percent or so below top levels witnessed earlier in the month, according to the Oil Price Information Service.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 21, 2009

Roush Introduces Propane-Powered F-250/F-350

After the successful launch of the propane-powered F-150, Roush is introducing a liquid-propane conversion for the F-250 and F-350.

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ArticlesMarch 24, 2009

Snohomish County Reduces Emissions Through Diesel Retrofits and Biodiesel

Bolstered by Washington state funding, Snohomish County officials have enhanced efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fleet vehicles. The county’s green initiatives also include increased use of biodiesel.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2009

Two New Five-Cylinder Diesels from Volvo: More Power and Less Fuel Consumption

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Cars sharpens the company’s diesel offer. Two entirely new, five-cylinder, 2.4L turbo diesels give customers the possibility to combine more power with class-leading fuel consumption and CO2-emissions.

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