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August 24, 2012

BP Recalls Contaminated Gasoline in Midwest - Industry News

Drivers in Chicago, Milwaukee, and northwest Indiana areas could have potentially purchased this fuel from retail outlets in those areas.

Tags: Gasoline, fuel, fuel recall, British Petroleum

December 23, 2010

U.S. Marshall Charged with Stealing Gas - Industry News

Crime doesn’t pay, especially with a fleet fuel card program.

Tags: fuel, fuel cards, crime & fraud

January 14, 2010

Arizona Utility Transforms to a Green Truck Fleet - 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: hybrid, fuel, Green

January 14, 2010

Infiniti M Series to Feature Talking Accelerator Pedal - Industry News

Infiniti's Eco Pedal, which talks back to the driver, aids the driver in saving fuel and encourages eco-driving behavior.

Tags: fuel, Infiniti

December 17, 2009

Roush Adds E-Series Vans to Propane Vehicle Lineup - Industry News

The ROUSH propane-fueled Ford E-Series vans will achieve Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) II emission standards. Additionally, ROUSH delivers its first propane-fueled Ford F-350 with an under-bed tank.

Tags: Roush, Propane, E-Series, fuel, Alternative Fuels

December 17, 2009

Non-Profit's Fleet Expenses Under Scrutiny - Industry News

A non-profit agency is under fire for a fleet that includes a Cadillac, Dodge Ram, and a Jeep Liberty. Maintenance and fuel for the 119-vehicle fleet cost $650,000 annually.

Tags: operating costs, Maintenance, fuel

December 10, 2009

Ford Introduces New Super Duty Transmission - Industry News

Ford's new six-speed automatic transmission will work with gas and diesel engines and will debut in the 2011 Super Duty pickup.

Tags: fuel, Ford Super Duty, transmission

December 3, 2009

Major Refuse Operators Open CNG Fuel Stations in 4 States - Industry News

Leading refuse operators in Florida, New Jersey, Idaho and California have opened new compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel stations-designed by Clean Energy Fuels Corp.-to support deployment of their growing fleets of CNG refuse collection trucks.

Tags: Green, fuel, CNG

November 19, 2009

EIA Raises 2010 Oil, Fuel Price Outlooks - Industry News

The federal agency raises prices to reflect an increase in demand for oil and fuel.

Tags: diesel, fuel, Oil Prices, EIA

November 3, 2009

Transit Connect Helps ‘Green’ Ambius Fleet - 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: Green, fuel, Transit Connect

October 16, 2009

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available - Industry News

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

Tags: fuel, 2010-MY, EPA

October 13, 2009

Transit Connect Boosts Florist’s Productivity - Industry News

DEARBORN, MI - Michigan-based Mancuso Florists has benefited from the fuel efficiency of its Ford Transit Connect, which has helped the business cut down on fuel costs while maximizing deliveries.

Tags: fuel, Transit Connect, small business owners

September 10, 2009

Ford Unveils New Diesel for 2011 Super Duty - Industry News

The all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine will debut in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty, available in spring 2010.

Tags: fuel, diesel engines, 2011 F-Series

August 13, 2009

BMW to Release ActiveHybrid 7 in Spring 2010 - Industry News

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (preliminary), while delivering fuel economy approximately 15 percent better than the 750i, according to the company.

Tags: Green, hybrid, fuel, BMW

August 13, 2009

DOE Predicts Diesel to Average $2.46 - Industry News

Diesel costs to remain relatively low, then rise at end of year.

Tags: diesel, fuel, Department of Energy

July 30, 2009

A Change in Status Regarding 'Cash for Clunkers' Vehicles - Industry News

Some vehicles that previously qualified for the program no longer do, while some that didn't qualify before do now.

Tags: fuel, Cash for Clunkers, trade-in vehicles, EPA

July 23, 2009

Ford: Fuel Economy to Improve 20% by 2010 MY - Industry News

In addition to fuel economy improvements, Ford this week rolled out its entire 2010 model year lineup for North America and announced plans for 30 new powertrain actions globally-22 in North America alone-by the end of 2010.

Tags: fuel, 2010-MY

May 28, 2009

NAFA Releases Fuel Management Guide - Industry News

The Fuel Management Guide explains how to better anticipate price changes and how to identify policies, activities and technologies that will improve fuel efficiency.

Tags: fuel, NAFA, fuel management

May 14, 2009

Pricelock and Wright Express Team Up to Expand Fuel Price Risk Management Program Options for Fleets - Industry News

The new partnership enables Pricelock and Wright Express to provide fleet customers with the option to purchase fuel at a certain fixed daily price for a fixed volume, and to effectively manage those purchases.

Tags: fuel, Wright Express, Pricelock

May 14, 2009

Gas to Average $2.12 this Year, Diesel $2.26 - Industry News

The Department of Energy revised its forecasts downward by 12 cents for gas and 4 cents for diesel.

Tags: fuel

April 23, 2009

Toyota Announces Prices for 2010 Prius - Industry News

TORRANCE, CA – The third-generation Prius will start at $21,000.

Tags: Prius, fuel, MSRP

April 9, 2009

Chevrolet Announces Pricing For The 2010 Equinox - Industry News

The all-new Equinox base model is $1,800 less expensive than 2009 base model.

Tags: Chevrolet, fuel

April 2, 2009

U.S. to Increase Mileage Standards in 2011-MY - Industry News

The standard would require compacts, sedans and other passenger cars to average 30.2 miles per gallon in combined city/highway driving.

Tags: fuel, Congress, 2011-MY

February 26, 2009

Ford's Transit Connect Brings 22 City, 25 Highway MPG - Industry News

DEARBORN, MI – The Transit Connect offers a Duratec 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine, delivering an estimated 136 horsepower at 6,300 rpm, according to the automaker.

Tags: fuel, Ford Motor Co., MPG, miles per gallon

January 29, 2009

U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Commander Online Adds Enhanced Features - Industry News

HOUSTON – New enhancements allow fleet managers to manage fleet card data by filtering information on a user-by-user basis.

Tags: fuel

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