
Achieving optimum fuel economy could be as simple as refreshing the fleet’s medium-duty truck specs. A small variation in fuel consumption can make a big difference.
Read More →Prova Systems has launched support for international vehicle fleets through inclusion of metric measurements in Fleet Genius PRO. The new feature is available immediately and mirrors features already supported in the Prova VHM OBD-2 fleet monitors.
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While the best technology is a boon to a fleet manager and the fleet, technology that doesn't measure up can cause more trouble than it's worth, bringing the business of the fleet and the company its serves to a screeching halt.
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The Ford Motor Co. will offer auto stop-start technology on 70% of its North American vehicles by 2017. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, which predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy.
Read More →Jerome Webber, VP of global fleet operations for AT&T, credits his success to teamwork, a global outlook, and adapting to stay ahead of the learning curve.
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Strategic consultants analyzed data from Donlen's pool of fleet vehicles, including internal vehicle segment code, usage data from the Fleet MasterCard for fuel purchases, and vehicles with purchased gallons associated with valid mileage entries.
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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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Operating costs for fuel, replacement tires, maintenance/repairs, and preventive maintenance (PM) oil drains were flat in the 12 months ending August 2013 compared to the prior 12 months.
Read More →Several federal environmental agencies have developed an online calculator for fleet managers that helps estimate gasoline usage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant emissions, and the cost of ownership of vehicles.
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Gasoline's national average price fell 6.6 cents to $3.294 per gallon for the week ending Oct. 28, marking the seventh decline in eight weeks, according to federal data.
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