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March 2013, Business Fleet - Feature

Propane Factors for a Small Fleet

<p>From left to right, Peter Berres, owner of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, and Josh Budworth from Charter Fuels.</p>

By Joanne Tucker

This coffee roasting company says that at 50,000 miles annually per vehicle, the bi-fuel propane autogas conversion on two vans will likely pay back in less than one year.

Tags: Wisconsin, Alliance AutoGas, propane autogas, alternative-fuel conversion, delivery fleet

November 2012, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Small Fleet Paths to Propane Autogas

<p>With total annual savings of $16,573, Lewis Pest Control calculated a return on investment in 13 months for its eight bi-fuel propane and gasoline trucks. The calculations include the truck conversion costs and fuel costs for both gasoline and propane, minus grants. The per-gallon propane cost also factors in a 10% loss in fuel economy compared to gasoline.</p>

By Chris Brown

Four fleets share their stories on the process of acquiring and converting vehicles to propane autogas and building the fueling infrastructure.

Tags: Propane, propane autogas, conversion, alternative-fuel conversion, Alternative Fuels

May 2012, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Inside the Green Fleet Decision Process

<p>Jason Ebert, GO Riteway&rsquo;s fleet and facilities coordinator, stands next to the company&rsquo;s new propane refueling station, which was funded entirely through a Clean Cities grant.</p>

By Chris Brown

With a directive to go green, numerous fleet applications and so many alternative-fuel and power options, what’s a fleet manager to do? Work the grants system, fit the vehicle to the task and calculate a favorable ROI.

Tags: Clean Cities, Freightliner, Alternative-fuel vehicles, hybrid buses, Thomas Built Buses, CNG vehicles, propane autogas, ROUSH CleanTech, General Motors Corp., GO Riteway, Ford E-350, Eaton Corp.

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Mike Antich
The Emerging Trend of Simultaneous Remarketing on Multiple Online Platforms

By Mike Antich
When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later

June 29, 2007: A Seminal Day in the History of Fleet

By Mike Antich
Significant dates in the history of fleet management, which ushered the start of profound change in the industry, include: Oct. 16, 1973 - The first OPEC oil embargo, which completely altered the types of vehicles driven by fleets and August 12, 1981 - IBM’s launch of its first desktop computer, which expanded computerization beyond the IT department to the desktop of every fleet manager. In future years, a new milestone date will be recognized - June 29, 2007.

Maximize Fuel Efficiency as a Sustainability Goal

By Mike Antich

Why is the Fleet Manager the Last to Know?

By Mike Antich

Auto Focus

Chris Brown
Fleet Manager = Big Data Manager

By Chris Brown
Now more than ever, the fleet manager is tasked with harnessing large amounts of data and turning the findings into actionable results. With so much technology driving so much information, the responsibility and burden are now greater than ever.

GM Goes High Touch at Fleet Preview

By Chris Brown
Amid new products such as the light-duty pickups, the 2014 Impala, the Cruze diesel and the announcement of a new small cargo van, it’s the one-on-one attention that sticks with you.

How Will VW Sell 800,000 Units in America?

By Chris Brown

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Business Fleet - September/October 2012

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • CNG In Fleet
  • How to Create a Safety Culture
  • Managing a Seasonal Fleet
    And much more…

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