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NewsApril 3, 2012

Eco-Driving Helps Public Transit Fleets Cut Fuel Use 18%

SAN DIEGO – Transit fleets can reduce fuel consumption, on average, as much as 18.7 percent by engaging in fuel-efficient, eco-driving best practices, according to the results of a public transit fuel efficiency study conducted by SmartDrive Systems.

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NewsMarch 27, 2012

Ford's All-New Transit Van to Offer Diesel Engine Choice

DETROIT – Ford announced it’s adding a diesel engine choice to its new 2014-MY Transit cargo and passenger van models, in addition to the 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine mentioned previously.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Report Shows Top 10 Vehicles With Highest Fuel-Economy Gains Between 2008 and 2012

SANTA MONICA, CA – A new report from Edmunds.com shows the brands and vehicles that achieved the largest fuel-economy gains, on a percentage basis, between 2008 and 2012.

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NewsMarch 14, 2012

Lighter-Weight Truck to Help Deli Express Boost Fuel Economy

MT. LAUREL, NJ – Deli Express/E.A. Sween Company has been working with several fleet suppliers to produce a new, lighter-weight diesel truck design that improves fuel economy by 50 percent, while significantly reducing emissions and increasing cost-effectiveness.

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Are You Aware of the Impact of Your Future Acquisition Costs?

Sure, you’re going to get safer, cleaner-running, higher-tech, sleeker looking vehicles with better mpg. But, at what cost? And, will it be in your CFO’s budget?

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NewsMarch 6, 2012

Ford F-750 to Cut Back on Fuel with New Hybrid System

INDIANAPOLIS – The Ford F-750 will be able to lower fuel use while reducing emissions and operating more quietly at the work site, thanks to a new hybrid power plug-in system by Odyne Systems, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

Pros and Cons of Fiberglass vs. Steel Service Bodies

When confronted with the choice between a fiberglass and steel service body, fleet managers have a tough choice. Here are eight factors to consider.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2012

Average Fuel Economy of Late-Model Vehicles Improves 14% From 2008 to 2012

ANN ARBOR, MI - The study found that for all 2012 light-duty vehicles offered for sale, average mpg is 21.5, compared with 18.9 mpg for model-year 2008 vehicles.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

Chrysler Produces One Millionth Pentastar V-6 Engine at Trenton Engine Plant

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The automaker said the V-6 is the most advanced six-cylinder engine ever produced by the company, and is available in 11 vehicles across Chrysler’s brands.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2012

MIT Study Says Vehicle Weight Canceled Fuel Economy Gains Between 1980 and 2006

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Knittel found that between 1980 and 2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States increased by slightly more than 15%. During that same period, though, average curb weight of those vehicles increased 26%.

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