January 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Staff
On the job, lift trucks often have to spend the day idling. A plug-in hybrid lift truck can cut much of that fuel use and emissions, while maintaining complete usability.
Tags: electricity, Hybrid, lift truck, Odyne
By Joe Bohn
Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
Tags: CenterPoint, FPL, fuel efficiency, Hybrid, Richland County, Right-sizing
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By Mike Antich Replacement tires are the third-largest expense category for fleets. In the past three years, this expense category has grown as a result of multiple price increases from all major tire OEMs. In 2008, year-to-date tire replacement costs have increased 4-10 percent. This follows a 3-4 percent price increase in 2007 and an 8-10 percent price increase in 2006. The consensus is replacement tire prices will increase again in 2009.
By Mike Antich The number one threat to fleets continues to be the price of fuel, despite the fact that fuel prices have been declining due to the global economic slowdown. Year-to-date, the cost of fuel has increased 30 percent in 2008 compared to 2007. The Energy Information Administration is projecting fuel to average $3.82 per gallon in calendar-year 2009. Fuel is the potential game changer of the fleet industry. Consider two recent examples as harbingers of things to come.
By Mike Antich
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In This Issue: Rescuing Nonprime Finance, Credit Risk in a New Economy, The Hybrid Dealer and much more…