January 2008

Hino Trucks are Ready to Run Cleaner

Hino’s 2008-MY lineup meets EPA emissions standards with a diesel particulate reduction system based on technology proven on more than 1.2 billion miles.

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The Quicksider EV delivery van displays its kneeling capabilities during its introduction.

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Purolator Courier Goes 'Green' with New Electric Delivery Vehicle

Process Flow From Truck Manufacturer to Delivery: A new delivery process, as re-engineered by...

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Turn-Key Ready Delivery Helps Increase Productivity and Revenue

After a four-step process including analyzing current routes, re-sequencing routes, re-assigning...

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Does Telematics Provide a Good ROI?

New managed maintenance services provide access to OEM dealer networks, a national network of...

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Best Practices for Asset Management Functions

Odyne partnered with utility equipment manufacturer Dueco to develop an electric-powered aerial...

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Hybrid Lift Truck Helps Utilities Clean the Air

Medium-duty trucks such as this GMC Topkick can be ordered with the LPI fuel system.

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Propane Cleans Up Medium-Duty Trucks

Safety partitions help prevent driver and passenger injury caused by shifting cargo loads during...

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What is the Safety Value of Cargo Partitions in Vans?

Despite the many fleet-related variables, reasonably accurate mpg info can be gathered.

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The Fleet Manager's Guide to Comparing Fuel Economy

As with any new technology, there remain a number of unanswered questions. However, early...

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One Year Later: 2007 Diesel Emission Standards Implications for Fleet Operators

DPFs are commonly made from ceramic materials such as cordierite, aluminum titanate, mullite, or...

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What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters

High fuel prices have taken an especially hard toll on fleets, in which larger vehicles consume...

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How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Chevy Express and GMC Savana passenger and commercial cargo vans deliver a higher level...

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GM Enhances Safety in Full-Size Vans for 2008

Hazardous materials (hazmat) fines can run in the tens of thousands of dollars. Drivers, as well...

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Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?