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Operations•by Staff•December 27, 2013

Detroit Diesel Marks 75th Anniversary

Starting with the production of the first Detroit engine in March 1938, the Daimler Trucks North America subsidiary has a long history of innovative powertrain solutions.

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Operations•by Staff•December 27, 2013

Research: SUV & Light Truck Manufacturing Focuses on Fuel Efficency, Powertrain Options

According to a new research report, over the next five years, automakers will focus on producing crossover-utility vehicles and trucks with an emphasis on improved fuel efficiency.

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Sustainability•by Staff•December 26, 2013

Fed Grants Help Develop Fuel Cell Delivery Van, Truck

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded more than $7 million for hydrogen and fuel-cell vehicle and infrastructure projects in four states to speed the development of the technology.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 26, 2013

Video: NHTSA, ACTS Extend Alcohol Detection Research Project

The goal is to create an easy-to-use, noninvasive system that can accurately and reliably detect when a driver is above the legal alcohol limit of 0.08 BAC. Trials have already demonstrated this technology's value for vehicle fleets.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 26, 2013

Club Car to Launch New Line of Carryall Utility Vehicles

Available in January, Club Car will be launching a new line of Carryall utility and transport vehicles to help customers switch from pickup trucks to gas, diesel or zero-emissions electric utility vehicles (UTVS).

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 25, 2013

New Calif. Driving Laws Go into Effect in 2014

New laws set to go into effect in 2014 regulate everything from commercial drive tests to bicycle passing distance.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 24, 2013

Gasoline Rises to $3.27 a Gallon

The national average price of gasoline rose 3.2 cents to $3.271 a gallon for the week ending Dec. 23, remaining essentially flat heading toward the end of 2013 just above a three-year low.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 24, 2013

Video: Safety Advocates Seek to Toughen Florida Texting Ban

The current law, which went into effect Oct. 1, is categorized as a secondary offense. As such, critics argue, the ban has failed to curtail texting while driving on Florida roads.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 23, 2013

GM's '15 Tahoe Gets Anti-Theft Tech

The Tahoe, which has consistently showed up on annual stolen-vehicle lists, is getting several security upgrades including a standard steering column lock, robust door lock cylinders and shields, more hidden storage, and non-removable third-row seats.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 23, 2013

Hyundai, Kia Settle Fuel Economy Lawsuit

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors America agreed Monday to settle legal claims from customers over inflated fuel economy for vehicles they sold from 2011 to '13.

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