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September 2008

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What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY
By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

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Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

By Mike Guardabascio & Chris Brown

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

By Joe Bohn

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

By Sean Lyden

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

Chrysler & Dodge 'Green' the SUV

By Lauren Fletcher

SUVs are going green, improving city fuel economy by 25 percent. The 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrid vehicles have the amenities of a luxury SUV and still mean business.

Avoiding the Pitfalls in Spec'ing Powertrains & Transmissions

By Joe Bohn

Fuel prices, engine advances, and more powertrain-related choices have altered the landscape of powertrain spec’ing, complicating the effort to optimize engine, transmission, and axle ratio combinations for given applications.

Medium-Duty Chassis & Suspension Fundamentals

By Sean Lyden

WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.

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The Credit Crisis Impact on Fleet? Look to 1973 for Clues

By Mike Antich
Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.

Used-Vehicle Market Nosedives in October: More Downward Movement Anticipated

By Mike Antich
October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.

Don't Let Drivers Grow Complacent with Lower Fuel Prices

By Mike Antich

94% of Fleet Managers Don’t Know the Whereabouts of Their Fleet Vehicles

By Mike Antich

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Automotive Fleet Fact Book Guide 42nd Annual 2008-2009

42nd Annual Automotive Fleet Fact Book Guide 2008-2009
U.S. Fleet Statistics by Industry Segment, Census of the Commercial Fleet & ‘Non-Fleet’ Market, U.S. New Car Fleet Registrations and much more…