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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

CEI: Camera Violations Pose Fleet Liability Threat

Fleets that don't make red-light, speed, or school bus stop arm safety camera violations part of their drivers' safety profiles are running the risk of multi-million dollar liability costs, according to The CEI Group, Inc.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

Calif. Considers Lowering Gasoline Excise Tax

The California Board of Equalization (BOE) will consider lowering the excise tax rate for gasoline by 3.5 cents at an upcoming meeting, a move that's not guaranteed to lower prices at the pump.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

Next-Gen Autonomous Fleet Car Will Be Unveiled in Geneva

Autonomous driving is set to become reality in the near future. While the major automakers are putting the finishing touches on the technology, the Swiss idea factory Rinspeed has put the occupant at the center of the autonomous car.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

Westport, India's Tata Motors Develop Natural Gas Engine

Westport Innovations and India’s Tata Motors Limited have launched a new spark-ignited (SI) natural gas 3.8L turbocharged engine featuring the Westport WP580 Engine Management System (EMS).

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

Gasoline Spikes to $3.38 Per Gallon

The national average price of gasoline jumped 7.1 cents to $3.38 per gallon for the week ending Monday, according to federal data released Tuesday.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

ATDynamics Hires Auto Research Center Director

ATDynamics, a global supplier of semi-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology, announced that Fritz Marinko, formerly Director of Auto Research Center, will be joining ATDynamics in a newly created position as VP of Special Accounts and a member of the executive team.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

ABB to Supply Fast Chargers to Chinese Market

Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd., the Chinese joint venture between Daimler and BYD, and ABB, a power and automation technology company, have agreed on the supply of fast chargers for BDNT’s battery electric DENZA.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

Obama Energy Trust Would Fund Alternative Vehicle Technologies

President Barack Obama has proposed setting up a federal energy security trust to fund development of alternative vehicle development by repealing subsidies to the oil and gas industry.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

Obama Orders Higher Fuel Standards for Trucks

President Barack Obama will direct federal agencies on February 18 to develop higher fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks over the next two years by March of 2016.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

Legislation Restoring Federal Biodiesel Incentives Introduced

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. to reinstate a tax incentive that expired at the end of 2013 when it comes to the production of domestic biodiesel fuel.

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