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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 26, 2015

Ore. Beverage Fleet Reduces Fuel Costs with Autogas

An Oregon-based beverage distributor has cut the company's greenhouse gas emissions by over 20 percent and saved an estimated $10,000 in fuel costs in the seven months since it converted 10 gasoline-powered cargo vans to run on propane autogas.

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Green Fleetby Paul ClintonAugust 26, 2015

Fleet Managers Go Hands-On With Green Vehicles

Fleet managers drove a wide spectrum of green fleet vehicles including a diesel-electric hybrid cabover, battery-electric Class 8 rig, and plug-in hybrid SUV that's yet to reach the market at the Fleet Technology Expo's Aug. 25 ride and drive event.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 25, 2015

EV, Hybrid Interest Flat for 3 Years

A new Harris Poll has found that U.S. customer interest in battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and gasoline-electric vehicles has largely remained unchanged since 2013.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 25, 2015

Michigan DOT Testing 'Smart' Roads

A 20-mile stretch of Michigan's interstate 96 and I-696 has been equipped with cameras and monitors to test the Department of Transportation's (MDOT) connected-corridor initiative, reported the Detroit News.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 25, 2015

USPS to Rent Cargo Vans to Fill Delivery Gaps

The U.S. Postal Service has asked companies to submit proposals for a rental contract for cargo vans to "fill in for vehicles out of service," according to a solicitation posted to FedBizOpps.gov.

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Small Fleetby StaffAugust 25, 2015

Gasoline Falls to $2.63 Per Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline fell 7.9 cents to $2.637 for the week ending Aug. 24, according to federal data.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 24, 2015

Navistar Names New Treasurer

Navistar International Corporation announced that Bill McMenamin, president of Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), will add responsibilities as senior vice president and treasurer of the company.

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Leasingby StaffAugust 24, 2015

Element Names Webb President of Fleet Management Unit

Element Financial Corp. has tapped the leader of the recently acquired GE Capital fleet unit as president and chief executive for its U.S. fleet management company and will shift the existing president to its Toronto-based operation.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 24, 2015

Chery Debuts SUV at Iran Motor Show

During the recent Iran Motor Show Chery-MVM JV unveiled the Tiggo 5 SUV. The new vehicle will go on sale in November under the Chery brand.

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Utility Fleetby StaffAugust 24, 2015

Truck and Van News: Recalls, 2016 Toyota Tacoma, and Ford Cold Weather Testing

Recent headlines include FCA and Ford recalls, 2016 Nissan van enhancement, and 2016 Tacoma pricing.

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