While some community members in Greenwich, Conn. have voiced concerns that moving the service facility could delay response times, Connecticut Light & Power says it will not affect service or storm restoration. The utility will also start using a new damage assessment tool by the end of the year to increase efficiency of recovery efforts.
Central Maine Power Co. reports that its hybrid bucket trucks are achieving an average of 1.5-2.5 miles more per gallon compared to the standard trucks. Since it began testing two in August 2012, the electric utility has added seven more hybrid bucket trucks to continue evaluating their performance, maintenance costs, and fuel use.
By installing new gas leak surveyors onto several fleet vehicles, PG&E is able to reduce safety risks for its crew members and its natural gas pipelines, while increasing efficiency and accuracy in detecting gas leaks.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has a goal to acquire 1,000 new natural gas vehicles over a five-year period through 2016. Tony Orta, SoCalGas manager of asset management, provides an overview of this goal and the strategies used to get there.
With a small fleet of Ford Transit Connects, C-SPAN has produced more than 400 broadcasts on the road through its Local Content Vehicle program.
Integrating a telematics system allowed this plumbing services company to take control of fleet management from a leasing company that wasn’t proving effective.
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.
When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver.
According to the monthly WEX fuel report, retail gasoline prices have hit their highest levels since October and have begun an early surge compared to previous years.
Technology can help monitor your drivers’ behaviors, but this small fleet puts the data into the drivers’ hands with a friendly peer competition.
Re-refined motor oil is better for the environment, domestically produced and its cost is comparable to traditional motor oil. But is it safe for your engine?
Providing company vehicles is helping this cleaning company grow its business, retain workers and market itself as an environmentally friendly brand.
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.
If you’re looking to lower your fleet’s maintenance expense and spend less time in the shop, then record it, track it and give your drivers buy-in on the maintenance process.
More manufacturers are turning to run-flat tires or giving buyers the option to replace the spare with a sealant and inflator kit. What’s the best option for your fleet?