February 18, 2010 - Industry News
The deployment is part of a 10-Year, $565 million plan to deploy cleaner fleet vehicles for AT&T.
Tags: alt-fuel, AT&T, green fleet
Resevations process begins in April. Rollout begins in select markets in December 2010.
Tags: green fleet, Nissan, Nissan Leaf, purchasing, zero emission
February 11, 2010 - Industry News
The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, as well as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.
Tags: biodiesel, diesel engines, Duramax
February 9, 2010 - Industry News
CHICAGO - Ford recently unveiled the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show, confirming the zero-emissions small van will be in fleet operators' hands later this year.
Tags: electric car, Ford, Transit Connect
February 4, 2010 - Industry News
Cummins will supply 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks.
Tags: Chrysler LLC , Cummins, diesel engines, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty
January 28, 2010 - Industry News
UPS has deployed 245 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles throughout California and Colorado.
Tags: CNG, Green, UPS
January 19, 2010 - Industry News
WALLINGFORD, CT - Edible Arrangements has purchased 20 Transit Connects and plans to buy 15 to 20 more vehicles each month as more and more franchisees replace their older delivery vans.
Tags: Edible Arrangements, Transit Connect
January 14, 2010 - Industry News
Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) now is focusing on ways to improve its environmental impact from its fleet of trucks, with plans to add more than 250 hybrid trucks to its fleet over the next 10 years.
Tags: Arizona Public Service Co., fuel, Green, hybrid
The temporary waive, granted by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, is a result of industry concerns that the 5 percent mandate could lead to clogged fuel filters in very cold temperatures.
Tags: biodiesel, Minnesota Biodiesel Council (MBC)
Infiniti's Eco Pedal, which talks back to the driver, aids the driver in saving fuel and encourages eco-driving behavior.
Tags: Eco Pedal, fuel, Infiniti M
November 3, 2009 - Industry News
BUFFALO GROVE, IL - Seeking a smaller overall vehicle package with the capacity and payload necessary to transport all sizes and scope of greenery, the interior landscape company recently bought a fleet of 70 Ford Transit Connect vans.
Tags: Ambius, fuel, Green, Transit Connect
October 30, 2009 - Industry News
SIKESTON, MO - In addition cutting down on fuel use, GPS has helped NewWave Communications guarantee customers a two-hour appointment block instead of the typical four hours cable companies are notorious for.
Tags: fuel, GPS, NewWave Communications, Productivity
October 27, 2009 - Industry News
ATLANTA - The trucks use a Freightliner custom chassis and hydraulic hybrid system from Parker Hannifin Corp., and are being financed by the Department of Energy's Clean Cities program.
Tags: Clean Cities, hydraulic hybrid, UPS
October 16, 2009 - Industry News
WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.
Tags: 2010 models, EPA, fuel, Fuel Economy Guide
August 17, 2009 - Industry News
RIVERSIDE, CA - Criticized in a recent audit for lax oversight of take-home cars and other inefficiencies, Riverside County is seeking funds to outfit its vehicles with GPS tracking devices.
Tags: fleet efficiency, GPS, Riverside County
November 24, 2008 - Industry News
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2009 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.
November 13, 2008 - Industry News
Tax-free diesel, meant for certain off-road vehicles, is increasingly being used illegally by on-road vehicles and is causing the nation a $4 billion annual loss.
Tags: Federal Highway Administration , tax-free diesel
November 7, 2008 - Industry News
The three-year agreement will provide resources to install and supply propane fuel pumps for commercial fleet fuel users. Propane fueling stations will be installed at fleet owner sites as well as at select ConocoPhillips’ branded stations nationwide.
Tags: CleanFUEL, ConocoPhillips, fueling station, infrastructure, Propane
October 29, 2008 - Industry News
New black cars that enter service beginning Jan. 1 must carry a fuel economy rating of at least 25 miles a gallon and goes up to 30 mpg a year later. The only problem is that no new full-size sedan comes close to 25 mpg.
Tags: black cars , fuel-efficiency, New York, NYC, standards
City buys three new 2008 Impala police cars for $16,500 each, using fleet maintenance funds in the 2008 budget. The vehicles get 18 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Tags: high MPG, Homer, Alaska, hybrid-electric, Impala, police cars
October 23, 2008 - Industry News
An online tool instantly shows businesses prospective savings.
Tags: Fleet, fleet card, fuel savings, Online
October 9, 2008 - Industry News
Law enforcement agencies are looking to update their fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Tags: Fuel-Efficient, hybrid, Law Enforcement, police
October 2, 2008 - Industry News
Companies are buying into car sharing programs and even allowing employees personal use of the vehicles.
Tags: Canada car sharing, car sharing, Carsharing, Company Car-Sharing , fuel, Green
The study said motorists would do better to drive less frequently and more economically if they want to protect the environment.
Tags: ‘Super’ Fuels , fuel, Green, Help Environment, Improve Performance
September 18, 2008 - Industry News
New stop-and-go feature increases fuel efficiency by about 10 percent in urban areas.
Tags: boost mileage, fuel, Mazda
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