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NewsMarch 4, 2013

Optimizing South African Public Transport with Telematics

With fuel prices spiraling, South Africa’s bus fleets have a major opportunity to save millions of rands per year and increase passenger numbers by delivering a safer, more reliable service using smart technology, according to an article in IT Web.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoNovember 5, 2012

To EV or Not to EV? Top Fleets Answer the Question

Going electric may not be for everyone, but several of the country’s top fleets have realized benefits from having electric vehicles in their operations. Learn about the challenges they’ve encountered and how they’ve managed to cope.

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ArticlesMay 7, 2012

10 Metrics to Optimize Fleet Efficiency

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. There are a number of statistical measures that fleet managers can use to achieve optimum efficiency. Here are 10 of them.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMay 1, 2012

Proven Strategies to Mitigate Rising Fuel Costs

Compensatory strategies to reduce fuel costs involve the adoption of a multi-prong strategy. This includes downsizing to smaller displacement engines, implementing idle reduction programs, and modifying driver behavior.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 20, 2012

Will Fuel Overtake Depreciation to Become the No.1 Fleet Expense?

The recent breathtaking increase in gasoline and diesel prices gives us a reality check as to how quickly fuel can dramatically increase fleet operating expenses. With fuel prices at a near all-time high and ongoing strong resale values decreasing depreciation costs, will fuel costs overtake depreciation as the No. 1 fleet expense in 2012, as it almost did in 2006?

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Zonar Releases Fuel-Based GPS Tracking Technology

SEATTLE, WA - Zonar, provider of electronic fleet inspection, tracking, and operations systems, announced the availability of a new patent-pending technology that adds fuel as a fifth dimension to the firm's HD-GPS reporting.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 23, 2011

Across-the-Board Increases Hit All Operating Costs in CY-2011

Higher fuel prices, ongoing increases in replacement tire prices, more expensive motor oils required by OEMs, increased parts prices, and rising labor rates in high-cost markets have put upward pressure on operating costs.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 7, 2010

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Idle Limiters

Automatically controlling idling with engine idle limiters can help produce fuel economy savings, lower maintenance costs, and diminish a fleet’s carbon footprint.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoJune 11, 2010

Is Fuel Hedging Right for Your Fleet?

Controlling fuel costs through hedging is an option for fleets looking to gain budget stability. As with any strategy, fleets must weigh the pros and cons to determine if a fuel hedging strategy is suitable to their specific needs.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 13, 2009

5 Fleets Successfully Reduce Fuel Expense

Fleets are improving gas mileage by as much as 50 percent, decreasing operation costs by 30 percent, and positively impacting the environment by reducing fuel usage and expense.

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