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Coverage of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative-fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, emissions reduction, decarbonization, environmental regulations, and strategies for building more sustainable fleet operations.

Articles•July 1, 2008

Industry Groups Address Expanding Biodiesel Fuel Use

Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.

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Articles•July 1, 2008

Alliant Switches Fleet Vehicles to Biofuels

Fleet operations at Madison, Wis.-based Alliant Energy Corp. uses biofuels to contribute to the company’s larger overall goal of using renewable energy sources as much as possible.

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Articles•by Grace Lauron•July 1, 2008

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide a first-time forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss green technologies.

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Articles•July 1, 2008

Going Green Lowers Owens Corning's Operating Costs

Owens Corning switched to the Ford Taurus X crossover vehicle and Ford Escape, increasing the fleet’s miles per gallon and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

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Articles•July 1, 2008

Pepco Holdings: Blueprint for a Green Future

The company’s commitment to the community leads to a greener fleet. In addition to making environmentally conscious vehicle purchases, PHI evaluates its entire fleet operation for ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Articles•July 1, 2008

'Big Brown' Turns Green

The familiar brown UPS truck fleet operates one of the country’s largest alternative-powered vehicle fleets. The company’s strategy includes deploying a mix of vehicles in its 1,600-unit AFV fleet.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•July 1, 2008

Verizon Tests New Hybrid Technology

Verizon paired its communications technology with hybrid vehicles to green the company fleet.

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News•June 24, 2008

ASTM Fuels Subcommittee Votes to Approve Biodiesel Blend Specifications

VANCOUVER, B.C. – In a landmark vote, the fuel experts of ASTM Subcommittee E voted overwhelmingly to recommend the passage of finished specifications for biodiesel blends.

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News•June 24, 2008

2009 GMC Sierra Enhances its Fuel Economy

DETROIT - For 2009, the GMC Sierra lineup enhances its segment-best fuel economy with a new six-speed automatic that is paired with V-8 engines (except the 4.8L).

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News•June 4, 2008

SwRI Initiates Diesel Emissions Accelerated Aging Cycle Consortium

SAN ANTONIO – Southwest Research Institute will launch a cooperative research program this month to develop accelerated aging procedures for diesel emission systems and components.

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