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Green Fleetby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

State of Propane Autogas in Light- & Medium-Duty Truck Fleets

A homegrown fuel, propane autogas provides many environmental benefits, as well as decreased maintenance costs and increased engine longevity.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2012

Start Your Engines! Isuzu Reach Begins Production

The Isuzu walk-in commercial van has started production at the Utilimaster facility in Wakarusa, Ind. Ideal for delivery applications, the vehicle features 35-percent better fuel economy than traditional commercial vans.

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Vehicle Researchby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

It's a Lightweight Material World

There is no one-size-fits-all lightweight materials solution for work trucks. Experts weigh in about the pros and cons of aluminum, fiberglass composites, advanced high-strength steel, plastic composites, and carbon fiber.

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Operationsby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

A Fleet Manager's Survival Guide for Doing More with Less

In today’s lean economy, fleet managers have fewer resources and greater demands on their time, staff, and vehicles. Surviving these tough times includes managing stress and looking for the “upside” to the down economy.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Fuso 'Reinvents' its FE/FG Cabover Series

The 2012 Class 3, 4, and 5 cabovers are a completely new design; engineered to provide both performance and fuel economy. One innovation is the use of a dual clutch automated manual transmission, a first for commercial trucks.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichDecember 29, 2011

BMW North America Holds First-Ever Fleet Preview

The three-day event featured a tour of the BMW manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, S.C., and driver training at the BMW Performance Center. BMW AG executives discussed global fleet capabilities and sustainability initiatives.

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Vehicle Researchby Grace Suizo and Chris WolskiDecember 29, 2011

Fusion and F-150 Remain Fleet Favorites in 2011

For the second year in a row, these vehicles have proven their worth to fleet professionals and continued to uphold their reputation as strong performers for fleets.

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Small Fleetby Joanne TuckerNovember 15, 2011

Toolbox - Free to Low-Cost Mobile Apps to Boost Fuel Savings

Here are six mobile apps that can help your fleet save on fuel.

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Small Fleetby Tariq KamalNovember 15, 2011

Showroom - Volkswagen Beetle: Squishing the New Beetle

The 2012 Beetle (it’s new but no longer “New”) may not have been designed with commercial applications in mind, but it’s certainly a more viable fleet option than any of its predecessors.

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Small Fleetby Tariq KamalNovember 15, 2011

Showroom - Suburu Impreza: MPG from an AWD

The new-for-2012 Subaru Impreza maintains its distinction as an all-wheel drive compact, but it’s more fuel-efficient than the third-generation model.

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