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Articlesby Joe BohnJuly 16, 2009

Green Fleet: Florida Power & Light Goes Heavy on Hybrids

The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Grace LauronApril 22, 2009

Serving Double-Duty: 2nd Win for F-Series Super Duty

Class-leading payload capacity and towing capability make the Ford workhorse and truck series a clear favorite for the annual Work Truck award, voted on by fleet professionals.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

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ArticlesApril 12, 2009

Green Fleet: Frito-Lay Augments Fleet with Higher-MPG Sprinters

Frito-Lay’s addition of 1,200 Sprinters nationwide is part of parent company PepsiCo’s focus on resource conservation.

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ArticlesApril 12, 2009

Green Fleet: UPS Completes Deployment of 300 New ‘Green’ Trucks

The company’s new compressed natural gas trucks are expected to yield a 20-percent emissions reduction over the cleanest diesel engines available in the market today.

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Articlesby Lisajoyce VergaraApril 9, 2009

Volvo Introduces All-New S80 Sedan

The 2009 S80 luxury sedan offers safety, style, and performance.

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Articlesby Grace LauronMarch 24, 2009

Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks

New manufacturer options can help increase productivity for medium-duty truck fleets.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerMarch 18, 2009

Dodge Debuts First-Ever Ram Crew Cab

The all-new 2009 Ram is Dodge’s first entry into the largest and fastest-growing part of the market — Crew Cab. The new model offers more than 35 new or improved features, including a new 5.7L Hemi V-8.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 17, 2009

2009 Dodge Journey Redefines Crossover

The 2009 Dodge Journey crossover blends the capabilities of an SUV with the comfort of a passenger car.

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Articlesby Grace LauronFebruary 10, 2009

'RydeGreen' Hybrid Trucks Maximize Fuel & Minimize Costs

Ryder’s approach to improving fleet fuel efficiency helps fleets reap the bottom-line benefits of going green.

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