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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 4, 2014

EPA Tightens Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised standards for new-vehicle emissions and required lower sulfur content for gasoline beginning in 2017 under its Tier 3 regulation, the agency announced Monday.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Ford Redesigns F-650, F-750 Trucks for 2016

Ford introduced redesigned 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis today that offer improved towing capabilities and a factory gaseous-prep V-10 engine.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 3, 2014

IPAF Hits Half a Million Valid PAL Cards Worldwide

A valid PAL Card is international proof that the cardholder has been trained to operate powered access equipment safely and effectively. The International Powered Access Federation's (IPAF) organizes the voluntary safety program.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Gasoline Climbs to $3.47 Per Gallon

The national average price of gasoline climbed 3.5 cents to $3.479 per gallon, climbing higher for the fifth consecutive week, according to federal data.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Six Automakers Bring Apple CarPlay to 2014 Models

Six automakers have agreed to integrate Apple's CarPlay iPhone integration setup with the infotainment systems of 2014 models, and 12 others said they would add it to future models.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

GM Commercial Fleet Sales Up 8% in 2014

General Motors has increased fleet deliveries into the commercial channel by eight percent in 2014 so far and tacked on a 1 percent increase for February, the automaker announced Monday.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 3, 2014

March Heavy-Equipment, Truck Auctions in Texas, Michigan, Illinois, and Florida

At least four large auctions are taking place this month, and more than 1,100 pieces of equipment are being auctioned, including utility and construction equipment, trailers, and bucket and digger derrick trucks.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 1, 2014

Certification for Lift Directors Meets Needs of Contractors in Critical Lift Markets

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is now available from the CIC and the Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) for lift directors, who play an important role in overseeing, planning, and executing load handling activities on the job site.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 28, 2014

Using Cellphone GPS While Driving Now Legal in Calif.

The 5th District Court of Appeal sided with a Fresno man who had received a $165 ticket for using a map application on his phone to find an alternative route around a traffic jam.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 28, 2014

Honda Expands Use of Two-Motor Hybrid System

Honda Motor Co. said it will expand use of its next-generation gasoline-electric hybrid system, following its decision to end production of the Insight Hybrid.

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