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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 13, 2005

But Will Consumers Pay for Safety Options?

According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, safety features may not be the high priority for consumers that automakers are catering to.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 13, 2005

Cow Manure Could Power Cars

According to a study published earlier this year, biomethane, upgraded biogas produced from decomposing dairy manure, is a possible renewable – and cost-effective – substitute for natural gas.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 13, 2005

Are You Being Taxed Pre-Rebate?

Car buyers in some states are being taxed not on the final transaction amount but on the higher, pre-rebate sales price, according to a Washington Post story last month.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 13, 2005

DCX Forms Partnership to Develop Alternative Fuel Sources

DaimlerChrysler will collaborate with Detroit-based NextEnergy, Inc., and Biodiesel Industries, Inc., in developing advanced renewable fuels for the future.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 12, 2005

Philly Worker Says City Ignored Brake Failure Warnings

Fleet van crashes, causing critical injuries. The driver files complaint contending the city of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services ignored written complaints to have the van's brakes fixed.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 12, 2005

Why Is Construction Equipment Theft on the Rise?

LoJack study finds that newer equipment, boom construction areas and warm-weather climates relate to higher crime rates.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 12, 2005

Energy Center Predicts $4 Gas This Year

Analyst: U.S. has not yet felt pinch from hurricane-damaged refineries. Others say a recession caused by fuel shortages will lower demand, and thus prices, in 2006.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 6, 2005

NYC Cabbies Protest GPS Installation

Officials say system would provide traffic info and help in emergencies. But because cabbies are independent operators, can the city legally monitor their whereabouts?

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 6, 2005

Study: Vehicle Size Related to Injury and Collision Claims

A report from the Highway Loss Data Institute, the data branch of the Insurance Institute for Highway safety, lists data on vehicle models with the highest collision, injury and theft insurance losses that supports the claim that vehicle size is tied to injury and collision claims.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 6, 2005

New Study Shows Fuel Price Points that Drive Lifestyle Changes

Prices need to reach $5.00 per gallon for a majority of consumers to use public transportation, the study says.

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