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NewsFebruary 28, 2013

MIT Report: Stiffer Pavements Can Improve Fuel Economy

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study concluded that concrete pavements, inherently stiffer than asphalt, can reduce a vehicle's "footprint" and gas costs. Using stiffer pavements can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 3%.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerJanuary 31, 2013

The Power of Data: Changing Driver Behaviors

Technology can help monitor your drivers’ behaviors, but this small fleet puts the data into the drivers’ hands with a friendly peer competition.

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NewsAugust 28, 2012

Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG 2025 Fuel Economy Standards

A total of 13 automakers have announced their support for the standards, according to the administration.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJune 13, 2012

The Juggler: Big Apple Circus Takes the Show on the Road

Transporting the Big Apple Circus requires a big top’s worth of planning. Learn how Tom Larson and his crew take the show on the road.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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NewsApril 20, 2012

Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Names 10 Best Green Cars of 2012

New for 2012, the editors not only name what they feel are the 10 “Best Green Cars” of the year, but also rank their selections.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerJanuary 24, 2012

Efficient Driving Equals Fleet Savings

We all know that idling and running the air conditioner can negatively affect a vehicle’s fuel economy, but a new study backs those claims with hard numbers.

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NewsAugust 24, 2011

NAFA Supports New Standards For Heavy-Duty Trucks And Buses Announced By White House

PRINCETON, NJ- On August 9, President Barack Obama announced a national program of standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles with the goal of raising fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2011

Tiremakers Go Green with SmartWay

EPA fuel efficiency designation is the hot thing in truck tires. While SmartWay-verified tires are mandated on heavy trucks, medium-duty fleets can also benefit from more fuel-efficient tires.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 7, 2010

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Idle Limiters

Automatically controlling idling with engine idle limiters can help produce fuel economy savings, lower maintenance costs, and diminish a fleet’s carbon footprint.

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