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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

NAFA Requests a Restoration of the Federal Tax Credit for Biodiesel

NAFA is encouraging fleet professionals to write to their local senators in support of extending the tax credit for biodiesel, which expired Dec. 31, 2009.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

EPA Tightens Nitrogen Dioxide Regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new national air-quality standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a pollutant that can be generated from vehicle emissions.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Subaru Announces 2010 Build Out, 2011 Start up Dates

Subaru has announced that as a result of client input, the 2010 Forester model AFB-01 has been reinstated.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

CARSTAR Offers Drivers Safe Driving Tips for the Winter Weather

In dangerous winter weather, Dan Bailey, president of CARSTAR Collision Centers suggests that drivers check their visibility, leave extra distance between their vehicle and the car ahead of the vehicle for added safety and use extra caution when driving on one-lane roads, bridges and overpasses, among other tips.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

U.S. Transportation Bans Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation has banned texting by drivers of commercial vehicles in an effort to combat distracted driving.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

UPS Deploys 245 New 'Green' Trucks

UPS has deployed 245 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles throughout California and Colorado.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Toyota Recall: What We Know as of Thursday

A separate recall was issued on Wednesday in regards to the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. Commercial and rental fleets as well as leasing companies are handling this problem in different ways at the moment. The prevailing wisdom is "inform, inform, inform."

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Toyota Answers FAQs for Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall and Suspension of Sales

Toyota addresses the concerns many consumers on the recent announcement of the sticking accelerator pedal recall and the suspension of sales, stating that all vehicles with the accelerator problem have been identified.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Toyota Amends Recall on Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal

Vehicles affected by the recall include 2008-2010 Highlander, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Venza, 2009-2010 Matrix and 2009-2010 Pontaic Vibe.

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Fuel•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles Awarded GSA Schedule

WASHINGTON - Smith's all-electric, fuel- and emissions-free commercial trucks are now available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and military forces.

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