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NewsNovember 16, 2015

Kia's Hybrid SUV Kicking off Slate of Green Models

Kia Motors plans to ramp up its green car lineup to 11 models by 2020, and will begin by offering a hybrid compact SUV now called the Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle.

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NewsApril 16, 2015

KBB Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2015

The battery-electric BMW i3 has topped Kelly Blue Book's list of the top 10 green cars for 2015 for the second year in a row, KBB.com has announced.

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NewsDecember 23, 2014

Obama Approves Incentives for Alt Fuels, Bi-Fuel NGVs

President Obama signed into law two pieces of legislation extending alternative fuels tax credits and removing the federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program credit cap for bi-fuel natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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Nobody Asked Me, But...by Sherb BrownNovember 13, 2014

The Growing Divide

Americans (and fleet managers) love their trucks. Occasional spikes in oil prices aside, in most cases the American consumer and the American fleet driver want the biggest possible vehicle they can get their hands on.

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NewsOctober 15, 2014

Hyundai, Kia Considering Diesels for U.S. Market

Hyundai and Kia Motors may introduce diesel-fueled vehicles in the U.S. to meet stricter fuel efficiency regulations, a senior official with the automakers told Ward's Automotive.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2014

Obama Orders Higher Fuel Standards for Trucks

President Barack Obama will direct federal agencies on February 18 to develop higher fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks over the next two years by March of 2016.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 3, 2014

Extending Vehicle Service Life Negatively Impacts Sustainability Goals

The long-term trend in vehicle cycling for commercial fleets has been a gradual increase in vehicle service lives. An increasing number of companies cut costs by extending vehicle replacement cycles so cash flow can be diverted to other expenditures. When extending vehicle cycles, the most significant (and uncertain) expense is the impact on the maintenance budget. Another argument against extended replacement cycling, albeit less vocalized, is the impact on corporate sustainability.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2014

ARI Highlights Fleet Market Trends in 2014 Industry Outlook

ARI announced the release of its 2014 Industry Outlook, an annual publication that gives fleet managers tactical insight into the trends and opportunities that are expected to impact their fleet operations throughout the year.

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ArticlesNovember 21, 2013

Conventional Fuel Management Strategies That Work

Fuel is one of the largest expenses associated with owning and operating a fleet, typically, second only to asset acquisition and depreciation. Here are some strategies to mitigate the effects of fuel price fluctuations and increases without impacting service levels.

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NewsMarch 15, 2013

New EPA Report Details 2012 Nationwide Fuel Economy Improvements

The U.S. EPA's report found that between 2007 and 2012, fuel economy values increased by 16% whereas CO2 emissions decreased by 13%.

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