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ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

Pros and Cons of Fiberglass vs. Steel Service Bodies

When confronted with the choice between a fiberglass and steel service body, fleet managers have a tough choice. Here are eight factors to consider.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2012

MIT Study Says Vehicle Weight Canceled Fuel Economy Gains Between 1980 and 2006

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Knittel found that between 1980 and 2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States increased by slightly more than 15%. During that same period, though, average curb weight of those vehicles increased 26%.

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NewsNovember 18, 2011

DOE Lists Top 10 Fuel-Efficient 2012-MY Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV came in first, with an mpg of 112 combined. All of the vehicles that achieved top fuel-economy ratings are electric or hybrid vehicles.

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NewsNovember 8, 2011

Ford Improves MPG and Performance on 2013-MY Flex

DEARBORN, MI – Ford said the new version of its Flex will get a number of upgrades for MY-2013, from improved fuel economy on its new 3.5L V-6 to better performance, new safety technologies, and the next generation of Ford’s MyFord Touch infotainment system.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

Administration Delays Releasing CAFE Standards

WASHINGTON - The federal government is delaying the release of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards until mid-November, citing the need for additional time.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2011

2012 Chevrolet Sonic With 1.4L Turbo Gets 40 MPG on Highway

DETROIT - The 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine is SAE-certified at 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque between 2,500 and 4,900 rpm.

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NewsAugust 2, 2011

2012-MY Ford Edge Now EPA-Certified to Achieve 30 MPG Highway

DEARBORN, MI - Ford's Edge features the automaker's EcoBoost 2.0L four-cylinder engine.

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NewsJuly 29, 2011

CAFE to Increase to 54.5 MPG by 2025

WASHINGTON - The administration's new program proposes vehicle performance equivalent to 54.5 mpg or 163 grams/mile of CO2 by MY-2025.

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Obama Administration to Announce 2017-2025 Proposed CAFE Standards on July 29

WASHINGTON – The White House’s press secretary announced in a statement that the President plans to announce proposed fuel-economy targets for model-year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks on Friday, July 29.

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

FedEx Report Shows 15.1% Fleet Fuel Economy Improvement as of 2010

MEMPHIS, TN – FedEx released its 2010 Global Citizenship update, which had insight into how the company is improving its fleet’s fuel economy, the alternative-fuel vehicles it’s using and the company’s routing technologies.

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