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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2014

Analysis of Fleet Fuel Spend Trends in CY-2014

Fuel prices remain stable with the continued shift to smaller displacement engines and increased oil production in the U.S. One unintended consequence may be the emergence of driver complacency to maximizing fuel economy.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 11, 2014

Operating Costs Flat for Second Consecutive Year

Gasoline and diesel prices, on average, in 2014 are virtually the same as in 2013, with some variances depending on region. Similarly, PM costs are flat and stable commodity prices have contributed to less volatility in tire prices.

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NewsOctober 21, 2014

Gasoline Prices Fall to $3.12 Per Gallon

The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline has fallen to a level not seen in almost four years, as it now costs an average of $3.12 per gallon, according to federal data.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 20, 2014

15 Factors Putting Downward Pressure on Fleet Operating Costs

For the second consecutive year, total fleet operating costs have remained flat for commercial fleets when compared to the prior year. This blog identifies the 15 factors that are putting downward pressure on fleet operating costs.

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NewsOctober 17, 2014

Paratransit Fleet's Switch to Propane Autogas Pays Off

An Oregon paratransit fleet is reporting savings of $60,000 per year in fuel costs after converting 14 of its vehicles to run on propane autogas.

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NewsOctober 15, 2014

DOE: $13.4M Grants to Reduce Biofuel Cost to $3 Per Gallon

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $13.4 million into five projects to develop advanced biofuels and bioproducts with the goal of reducing the cost of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from biomass. The department hopes to reduce the cost of biofuel to $3 per gallon by 2022.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 9, 2014

Uptick in Spec'ing Gasoline Engines for Medium-Duty Trucks

Managers of Class 3-6 truck fleets are increasingly looking at gasoline engines when spec'ing new models for their fleets, according to a recent industry survey by Work Truck magazine.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerOctober 8, 2014

Telematics ROI Beyond Fuel Savings

When fleets make a full commitment to telematics they often find countless other ways to leverage the data beyond fuel.

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2014

Holding the Line on Fleet Costs Still a Concern

Middle-market firms are facing rising maintenance costs while trying to control fuel spend and "fleet creep."

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2014

Is Natural Gas the Right Fit for Your Fleet?

Natural gas is an abundant, domestically produced alternative fuel, and could provide several benefits for fleets looking for the right fit.

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