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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

J.D. Power: Hybrids, Diesels Gain Popularity

Report by J.D. Power and Associates predicts hybrids and diesels to reach 9 percent of U.S. auto sales by 2009.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Peterbilt: Full Production of Medium-Duty Hybrids in 2008

Both medium-duty hybrid trucks are in limited production this year with full production expected for 2008.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Networkcar Partners with ARI to Provide Wireless Vehicle Management

This partnership will offer ARI customers a wireless system to monitor fleet vehicles through “ARI insights,” the company's Web-based car and truck-fleet management system.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

World Car of the Year Awards Announce Finalists

Finalists in each of three categories include Lexus LS460, Audi TT and Mercedes E320 Bluetec.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

MapQuest Enables Users to Send Maps and Directions to Cell Phones

Users can create maps and directions on their home or office desktop and send that information to their cell phones. While on the road, they can access the information on their mobile device and be directed to their turn-by-turn directions and detailed maps.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

AAA Calculates Driving Cost at 52.2 Cents Per Mile for 2007

Cost of car ownership and operation for 100 miles of driving is $52.20, unchanged from 2006 study.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

BMW Debuts “Talking Car” That Detects Traffic Jams

Onboard computer system takes traffic readings and suggests alternative routes.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 28, 2007

DaimlerChrysler Opens Sprinter Plant in South Carolina

Plant has capacity to assemble 32,000 units. DaimlerChrysler also announced plans to build and test up to 20 plug-in hybrid versions of the 2007 Dodge Sprinter.

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Fuel•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Kenworth Unveils T270 Class 6 Hybrid Truck Targeted at Municipal & Utility Applications

LOUISVILLE, KY – Kenworth Truck Co. has released its new Kenworth T270 Class 6 hybrid-electric truck. While hybrid trucks are in their infancy, they show significant potential from a fuel economy and environmental perspective.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 28, 2007

FMCSA Eyes Lane Safety Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. federal trucking regulators are interested in new lane departure warning technology as a way to mitigate the rate of off-road accidents and rollovers on North American highways.

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