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Fuelby StaffMay 11, 2012

Midlands Carrier Transicold to distribute Idle Free electric APU

OMAHA, NE – Midlands Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to sell, install, and service the Idle Free electric APU, manufactured by Idle Free Systems.

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Fuelby StaffMay 11, 2012

Sunny Delight Implements CNG Fleet

DALLAS, TEXAS – Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, and Sunny Delight Beverages Co. announced the successful implementation of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet in Southern California.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 10, 2012

Alabama Bans Texting While Driving

The new law, which takes effect Aug. 1, makes Alabama the 38th state to outlaw the practice of texting while driving.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 10, 2012

Pike Research Says Battery Electric Vehicles Lowest TCO for Alt-fuel Vehicles

Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 10, 2012

Dock-N-Lock Device to Prevent Distracted Driving

Once installed in either a commercial fleet or residential vehicle, the device will disable the vehicle from starting until the driver’s phone is secure in a locker component.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 10, 2012

All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled

The all-electric SUV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 10, 2012

Fleet Safety Conference is Two Weeks Away

The conference includes sessions covering distracted driving, predicting and preventing at-fault crashes, resources that can be used to promote a safety culture, facts and information on entrustment liabilities, as well as federal and state regulations and compliance.

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Operationsby StaffMay 9, 2012

Auto Truck Group's CFO Gage McCotter to Retire

BARTLETT, IL - Gage McCotter, long-time CFO at Auto Truck Group, announced that he will retire, effective June 1, 2012.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 9, 2012

Hyundai Adding Brake Throttle Override in Advance of Possible Government Mandate

Brake throttle override technology is designed to ensure drivers can stop a vehicle if they depress the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time.

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Operationsby StaffMay 9, 2012

GreenMan Subsidiary Receives EPA Approval

LYNNFIELD, MA - GreenMan Technologies, Inc. announced that its American Power Group Inc. (APG) subsidiary has received online notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that its recent Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Engine Conversion Submission has been approved.

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