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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 29, 2008

New Fuel-Efficiency Standards for Black Cars in New York

New black cars that enter service beginning Jan. 1 must carry a fuel economy rating of at least 25 miles a gallon and goes up to 30 mpg a year later. The only problem is that no new full-size sedan comes close to 25 mpg.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 29, 2008

Mitsubishi Fuso Offers New Money-Saving Incentive

Mitsubishi Fuso’s 4th Quarter 2008 incentive program offers retail customers a choice of free fuel for a year or 0% APR financing for up to 36 months on the purchase of any new 2007, 2008 or 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso truck delivered by December 31, 2008.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 29, 2008

Candidates’ Clean Car Plans Have Supporters and Detractors

Obama’s plan is to put a million plug-ins on the road by 2015. McCain has talked of a $300 million challenge to develop batteries with full performance and lower cost than current technology.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 29, 2008

Why Brand Loyalty is Dropping

Customer satisfaction does not necessarily equal loyalty. Leasing and captive financing play a factor.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 29, 2008

Police Department Looks for Hybrid-Electric Police Cars, Settles on High-MPG Gas-Powered Cars

City buys three new 2008 Impala police cars for $16,500 each, using fleet maintenance funds in the 2008 budget. The vehicles get 18 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 28, 2008

Navistar Expands Hybrid Truck Line with New International DuraStar Hybrid Tractor

SOUTH BEND, IN – At the Hybrid Truck Users Forum in South Bend, Ind., Navistar unveiled an additional hybrid truck configuration — the International DuraStar Hybrid tractor.

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Leasingby StaffOctober 28, 2008

Penske Truck Leasing Joins EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership and Names New Vice President of Sustainability

READING, PA – Penske Truck Leasing has announced its collective support and participation in the SmartWay Transport Partnership.

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Fuelby StaffOctober 28, 2008

Natural Gas Suppliers Make Case for Alternative Fuel Trucks

SAN PEDRO, CA – Clean Energy made its case for alternative-fueled trucks to independent owner-operator drayage drivers, with a little help from officials from the San Pedro Bay ports, the South Coast AQMD, and a few trucking companies.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 28, 2008

Michelin Rolls Out SaverGreen Truck Tire

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Groupe Michelin has introduced a medium truck tire, the Michelin X Energy SaverGreen, which contains the company’s Energy Flex “heat- stable” casing.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 28, 2008

VanWise Van Interior Packages From Wise Industries Qualify for Commercial Incentive Programs

OLD HICKORY, TN – Wise Industries, Inc.’s VanWise interior packages qualify for commercial incentive programs, allowing fleet owners and independent contractors to equip an eligible new van for little or no cash out of pocket.

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