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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 17, 2012

Reduced Idling = Reduced Emissions

Until the advent of telematics devices, idling was not perceived to be a major problem for fleets. But once engine data was captured by fleets on a large-scale basis, it quickly became apparent that idling represented a significant and widespread problem. The amount of unnecessary idling varies by fleet, but some fleets have recorded idling as much as 35 percent of the time. Here's what you can do about it.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Vincentric Releases Dynamic TCO: Fleet Edition Calculator

BINGHAM FARMS, MI - Dynamic TCO: Fleet Edition is primarily deployed through a software as a service (SaaS) delivery model. It dynamically calculates total cost-of-ownership based on user inputs, enabling an infinite number of custom lifecycle cost queries, with the results displayed within seconds.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2012

VP of Fleet Management at Garda Cash Logistics Joins ARI to Head Call Center Operations

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Ted Davis has joined ARI as its U.S. Call Center Department Head. He previously served as Vice President of Fleet Management and Logistics at Garda Cash Logistics, Inc., a multi-national armored cash transit organization.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 9, 2012

Nissan's e-NV200 Concept Van

Nissan showed a new electric van concept, designed primarily for commercial fleets, the e-NV200 Concept, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2012

Nissan Unveils Electric NV200 Commercial Van Concept in Detroit

DETROIT - Nissan said its e-NV200 Concept is a preview of a near-future production version of a full-electric vehicle. The automaker said it’s targeting the vehicle primarily for fleet use.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 9, 2012

Global Fleet Management:<br> There are More Similarities than You Think

Many of the challenges facing U.S. fleet managers are identical to the challenges facing your counterparts managing fleets elsewhere in the world. Many of these fleet trends extend beyond the U.S. and are offshoots of much larger global trends. Oftentimes, best practices in fleet management emerge from outside the U.S., which is good reason for you to familiarize yourself with what's occurring in other global fleet markets.

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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2012

It IS Easy Being Green

There are numerous second-stage manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers who can convert gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to a variety of alternative-fuel options, delivering the same performance with the benefits of a lower total cost of ownership.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 6, 2012

Mitsubishi's 'i-Catching' Electric Vehicle

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing due to their efficiency and fuel-saving properties. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) recently took on the challenge of the EV’s biggest sticking point: its affordability.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2012

Detroit Auto Show Mobility Center to Feature Transportation Options for Individuals With Disabilities

The Mobility Center will be in Cobo Center's Michigan Hall, and will feature a variety of vehicles, accessories, vehicle conversions, and adaptive devices that address special transportation needs, as well as innovations in mobility.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2012

FedEx and UPS Respond to Videos of Bad Driver Behavior

MEMPHIS, TN and ATLANTA – During the holiday delivery season, individual customers of FedEx and UPS posted videos of delivery drivers mishandling packages on the online video sharing website YouTube.

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