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Operations•by Staff•March 5, 2013

Auto Truck’s Guy Chollet Speaking at The Work Truck Show

Auto Truck Group, announced that Guy Chollet, Engineering Manager for Auto Truck, will present “Taking Advantage of Multiplexing” together with Bryan Howard, Vocational Sales Manager for Freightliner Trucks on March 7 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. as part of The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 5, 2013

Report Says Fuel Prices Could Start Falling This Month

A new report from WEX says fears about summer gasoline supply caused the recent price increases and that gas prices should slowly fall throughout March. WEX also expects a drop in diesel prices, but not as much as for gasoline.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 5, 2013

Volvo Unveils Cyclist Detection Safety Feature with Auto Brake

A cyclist in the same lane swerving out in front of the car is one incident type that is addressed by Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake, which will be available in the Volvo V40, S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models from mid-May this year.

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Operations•by Staff•March 5, 2013

Ford Reveals Transit Van Chassis Cab and Cutaway Models

The Transit chassis cab and cutaway models will come in three wheelbases, including, 138, 156, or 178 inches, and gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 9,000 lbs. to 10,360 lbs.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 4, 2013

VW Delivers Alt Fuel Jetta Models to the Province of Ontario's Fleet

Volkswagen Canada delivered a number of Jetta models to the province of Ontario’s fleet.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 4, 2013

AfMA Releases Results of its Australian Fleet Intentions, Influence, and Satisfaction Survey

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) has released the results of its Fleet Intentions, Influence, and Satisfaction Survey for 2012.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•March 4, 2013

Daimler Begins Sales of Medium-Duty BharatBenz Trucks in India

Daimler’s subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) will bring a total of 17 new truck models of the BharatBenz brand on the Indian market by the year 2014.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 4, 2013

Volvo Group Invests in DriveCam, Inc.

DriveCam, Inc. today announced that Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary to the Volvo Group, has made a strategic investment in DriveCam, a global driver risk management company.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 1, 2013

Gasoline Excise Tax in California to Increase 3.5 Cents on July 1, 2013

Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline in California will increase 3.5 cents per gallon following a vote Feb. 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 1, 2013

AMP E-100 Electric Truck Approved for Sale in California

The AMP E-100 is capable of carrying 19,500 lbs. when fully loaded and attains a range of 100 miles on a full battery charge, according to the company.

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