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NewsOctober 27, 2011

PPL Electric Utilities Using Volts in Test Program

ALLENTOWN, PA - PPL Electric Utilities has added three Chevrolet Volts to its fleet as part of a national research project to evaluate the new plug-in electric vehicles before their wider market availability.

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NewsAugust 17, 2011

New Tenn. Law Seeks to Protect Utility Workers & Vehicles

NASHVILLE, TN – Last month a new law went into effect in Tennessee that expands the state’s "move-over" law to include electric and other utility vehicles.

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NewsJune 14, 2011

Pennsylvania Power Company Receives Fleet Safety Award

NEW CASTLE, PA - Pennsylvania Power Company has been recognized for outstanding vehicle fleet safety performance by the Energy Association of Pennsylvania.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Utility Fleet Managers to Assess Hybrid Truck Performance

WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Fleet executives from Duke Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Florida Power & Light will discuss their experiences with hybrid trucks during a special session at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, scheduled for June 19-22 at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2009

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Hino Aims to Increase Market Share

Looking to broaden its vocational applications, Hino Trucks offers several new features for the 2009 model-year, including three new cab configurations, dual steering, and right-hand standup and sit-down.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Grace LauronMay 1, 2008

DuraStar Does the Job Green

To combat volatile diesel fuel prices, Navistar offers truck fleets a greener alternative with the International DuraStar medium-duty diesel hybrid electric truck — offering up to 60% more fuel economy than traditional diesel engines.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2008

Hybrid Lift Truck Helps Utilities Clean the Air

On the job, lift trucks often have to spend the day idling. A plug-in hybrid lift truck can cut much of that fuel use and emissions, while maintaining complete usability.

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Articlesby Joe BohnJanuary 1, 2008

How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2004

15 Challenges Facing Utility Industry Fleet Operations in 2005

The past 10 years have been very tough for energy and utility companies since the advent of deregulation and the growing com-petition in an open marketplace. The change brought on by de-regulation has prompted many utilities to restructure their operations.

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