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Fuel costs, the largest fleet operating expense, declined dramatically in the 2009 calendar-year due to a sharp decline in worldwide fuel consumption. Also, many fleets downsized, due to widespread corporate layoffs, which lowered overall fuel spend. However, maintenance and repair costs increased in 2009, primarily due to vehicles kept in service for longer periods as a result of corporations slashing capital expenditures. Open the blog for a forecast of 2010 operating cost trends.
Read More →The two companies are recalling 1,791 2011-2013 model-year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas fuel system.
Read More →From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.
Read More →Odyne Systems, LLC announced a multi-year agreement with EnerDel, Inc., to provide EnerDel’s PE500-403 Vigor + units for use in Odyne’s hybrid and electric systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Read More →Glenfiddich is turning its own Scotch whisky waste into renewable natural gas for use in its delivery trucks.
Read More →DEARBORN, MI - The automaker noted it will be offering eight vehicles that get 40 mpg or better by the end of 2012. Ford stated that platform consolidation allows the company to build more models for customers more quickly.
Read More →Telematics has proven useful to fleets in reducing fuel consumption, idling, and emissions, and keeping track of company vehicles.
Read More →CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - The Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program says fleets installing Aerodynamic Trailer Systems’ new IAS Integrated Automated System (SmartTail with WindTamer) will satisfy stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) legislation.
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