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Fuel•by Chris Brown•January 4, 2021

Assessing the Ford F-150 Hybrid for Fleets

Our test of the new F-150 PowerBoost netted an extraordinary 19.2 average mpg with a 1,732-lb. payload and 25.1 mpg without. Adding PowerBoost’s 12,700 lbs. of max towing, is it blasphemy to finally turn our backs on diesel for true work applications?

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Technology & AI•by Martin Romjue•January 4, 2021

Creating Data That Can Help Drive Electric Fleet Vehicles

Business intelligence analysis provider Utilimarc is setting up the process to field detailed information on running electric vehicles in large fleets.

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Maintenance & Uptime•by Darryl Purificati, Petro-Canada Lubricants•January 4, 2021

The Road Ahead for Heavy-Duty Lubricants

Looking ahead to the future, the trend toward lower viscosity engine oils is set to continue.

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Small Fleet•by Martin Romjue•January 4, 2021

New Delivery Van Overcomes EV Challenges

The Class 1 commercial vehicle from Electric Last Mile Solutions pushes the concept of an efficient, connected, electric last-mile van into daily reality.

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Safety & Compliance•by Kathy Close•January 3, 2021

How to Use the Materials of Trade Exceptions

Private fleets often transport hazardous materials (hazmat) while performing a service. These quantities are minimal and pose less of a hazard if released. But do these materials require compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)? It depends.

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Sustainability•by Nicole Schlosser•January 2, 2021

5 Tips On Connecting Your Fleet To the Electric Grid

Partnering with a power source can save a fleet operation on costs and energy consumption

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Sustainability•by Andy Lundin•December 29, 2020

Electric Last Mile Solutions is Bringing Electrification to E-Commerce Delivery

The company’s new electric vehicle delivery vans are targeting final-mile fleets operating in urban environments and is expecting its first product launch in Q3 2021.

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Operations•by Staff•December 22, 2020

How E-Commerce Surge Is Changing Delivery Vehicle Design and Deployment

The shift in major volume from B2B to B2C deliveries, record e-commerce volume, transport of the coronavirus vaccine, vehicle production capacity, and chassis supply will be factors affecting parcel delivery fleets in 2021, says Chad Heminover, president, Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services.

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Small Fleet•by Daryl Lubinsky & Chris Brown•December 17, 2020

Fleets Face 7 Factors in a Challenging Year Ahead

Next year, small fleets will face increased order-to-delivery times, supply and product availability issues, and rising costs. What can you do to prepare?

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Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•December 16, 2020

Deep Dive Analysis of the 2022-Model Ford E-Transit

The E-Transit is available in eight body-style configurations, including cargo van, chassis cab, and cutaway versions, with three roof heights and three body lengths. The E-Transit cargo area is the same as the current gasoline-powered Transit van.

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