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Utility Fleet•by Staff•June 12, 2014

Altec President Addresses Vehicle Electrification at EEI Convention

The panel at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Convention discussed the current and future state of plug-in vehicles for utility worktrucks and passenger vehicles.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•June 12, 2014

EUFMC Sets Record Attendance, Announces New Award

In addition to the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference setting an attendance record, the conference also announced the recipient to a new award, the Vendor Value Award, which recognizes an industry provider for innovation, maintenance, efficiency and reliability.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 12, 2014

Ford Lowers Fuel Ratings for Six Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. lowered the fuel economy ratings for six 2013 and 2014 model-year vehicles, including the Fiesta subcompact car that has been widely added to fleets.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•June 12, 2014

Portland Utility Testing Nissan's e-NV200 Cargo Van

An electric utility in Portland, Ore., has begun testing Nissan's e-NV200 cargo van to determine its viability as a commercial vehicle, Nissan has announced.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 12, 2014

3.7M Vehicles Added to U.S. Roads

The number of light-duty vehicles in U.S. roads increased to 252.7 million, a 3.7 million increase since 2013. In addition, the average age of vehicles on the road remained steady at 11.4 years. For the first time since 1995, the average age of light trucks has increased to the same age as passenger cars.

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Operations•by Staff•June 12, 2014

Nissan's 'Project Titan' Aims to Build Ultimate Pickup Truck

Nissan's Project Titan will invite fans to choose custom modifications for a 2014 Nissan Titan that two Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Alumni will pilot through the Alaskan wilderness this summer.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•June 11, 2014

Odyne Showcased Plug-in Hybrid Truck at 2014 EUFMC

The company spotlighted two of the first trucks being delivered as part of a $45.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded project that includes an award for more than 120 Odyne hybrid trucks.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 11, 2014

EPA Rates Mitsubishi Mirage At 44 MPG Highway

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage subcompact car has achieved an EPA window sticker rating of 44 miles per gallon highway and 37 mpg city.

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Operations•by Staff•June 11, 2014

UPS COO to Take Over As CEO

The United Parcel Service has appointed David Abney, its current chief operating officer, as the logistics firm's new chief executive effective Sept. 1. Abney, 58, is replacing Scott Davis, who is retiring.

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Operations•by Staff•June 11, 2014

Meritor Names New President and COO

Meritor, Inc. has announced the appointment of Jay Craig as president and chief operating officer (COO), effective June 9. Craig will report directly to Ike Evans, chairman and CEO.

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