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NewsJuly 19, 2011

Clean Cities Tool Tip

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program offers a wide variety of Web-based tools to help fleets reduce petroleum use, lower their emissions, and incorporate alternative fuels into their operations.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 15, 2011

The Green Fleet Price Tag

Taking a hard-numbers approach to your vehicles’ tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help you improve your ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

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NewsJuly 14, 2011

Study Shows Average Vehicle Emissions Down Since 2007

ANN ARBOR, MI – A new study from the University of Michigan shows that greenhouse gas emissions per driver of a newly purchased vehicle are down 14 percent since 2007.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJune 15, 2011

The Best Green Fleet Strategy is to Reduce Fuel Consumption

If you want to green your fleet by reducing emissions, you need to decrease fuel consumption. Up to 30 percent of a vehicle's fuel efficiency is impacted by driver behavior. The way an employee drives make a big difference in the volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions emitted by a company vehicle. Every unnecessary gallon of diesel burned creates 22.1 lbs. of CO2. The quickest way to reduce fuel consumption is to modify employee driving behavior.

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NewsMay 12, 2011

Study Shows Tough Vehicle Emissions Standards Benefit Human Health

LOS ANGELES – The American Lung Association in California published a report, called “The Road to Clean Air,” that shows tougher vehicle emissions standards could help California avoid at least $7.2 billion per year in health and other societal costs.

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Articlesby Thi DaoApril 1, 2011

Natural Gas a Hit with Refuse Fleets

Reduced fuel prices, maintenance costs, and harmful emissions are just some reasons refuse fleets are increasing their compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle purchases.

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NewsMarch 29, 2011

EPA Awards Contract for Emissions Testing

PLYMOUTH, MI - AVL has won an Environmental Protection Agency contract for critical automotive emissions testing that will take place at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Corporate Fleets Aim for “Greener” Operations

Through use of telematics, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles, idling reduction policies, and other efforts, various corporate fleets have reduced their vehicle emissions, contributing to their companies’ sustainability goals.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Corporate Fleets Aim for “Greener” Operations

Through use of telematics, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles, idling reduction policies, and other efforts, various corporate fleets have reduced their vehicle emissions, contributing to their companies’ sustainability goals.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2011

CARB Begins Second Year of Fleet Grants for Hybrids

SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board on Feb. 15 began the second year of grants totaling $19 million for hybrid vehicle technology that significantly reduces smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions. 

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