November 2012, Business Fleet - Feature
By Joanne M. Tucker
Operating its chain of drug stores in the tight spaces of New York City, Duane Reade has engineered a new concept in inventory management while optimizing its fleet for electrification.
Tags: Smith Electric Vehicles, New York City, Inventory Management, step van, Duane Reade, route management, electric van, delivery service, Newton Step Vans
September 2009, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chris Brown
All-electric and plug-in hybrid electric work vehicles are on the horizon in configurations that make sense for small fleets.
Tags: hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid, Freightliner, Bright Automotive, Electric Vehicles International, Smith Electric Vehicles
January 2009, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon
These "first adopters" have created a blueprint for other companies on how to green their fleets while staying within budget.
Tags: hybrid, ZAP, electric truck, Smith Electric Vehicles, Cruise Car
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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
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.
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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.
By Chris Brown At its annual fleet preview, Volkswagen talked fleet sales, residual strategies, product lineup, three new turbo engines and how diesel can help your costs (but not your heart rate).
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