Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
The fuel management category focuses specifically on ways fleet managers can reduce fuel costs, from changing driving behaviors and implementing anti-idling polices to changing to more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Proven Petroleum Reduction Strategies: Part II
The Illinois Green Fleets Program helps reward organizations and individuals for innovation and environmental stewardship.
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barbara Bonansinga | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Clearing the Air in St. Louis
St. Louis Clean Cities is cutting emissions on the banks of the Mississippi.
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Julie Sutor | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Making the Business Case for Alternative-Energy Vehicles
Fleet managers face a dilemma in justifying the higher acquisition cost for electric-powered vehicles. A new TCO tool from Dow Kokam can help spotlight alternative-energy's bottom-line benefits.
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Cindy Brauer | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
New Study Analyzes Total Cost of Ownership for Alt-Fuel Vehicles
BOULDER, CO – While alternative-fuel vehicles carry an upfront cost premium, the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the vehicle can be lower than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Pike Research.
Posted on April 17, 2012 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Evaluating Medium-Duty Truck Alternative-Fuel Technologies
When it comes to alternative-fuel systems for medium-duty (Class 4-7) trucks, one size does not fit all. Fleets have five green options to consider.
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Sean Lyden | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Proven Petroleum Reduction Strategies
By transitioning to higher mpg vehicles, the State of Washington’s fleet cuts fuel costs by more than $750,000.
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Barbara Bonansinga | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Greening a Truck Fleet Requires Innovation & Creativity
As with any vehicle technology, there are numerous approaches that can be used to green a fleet. With trucks, it requires just a bit more patience and creativity.
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Chris Wolski | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Eco-Driving Helps Public Transit Fleets Cut Fuel Use 18%
SAN DIEGO – Transit fleets can reduce fuel consumption, on average, as much as 18.7 percent by engaging in fuel-efficient, eco-driving best practices, according to the results of a public transit fuel efficiency study conducted by SmartDrive Systems.
Posted on April 3, 2012 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Ford Uses Plant Material Inside Doors in the 2013-MY Escape
DEARBORN, MI – Ford is using material from kenaf, a tropical plant similar to bamboo but related to cotton, in the door bolsters in the all-new 2013-MY Ford Escape.
Posted on January 31, 2012 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
AT&T Deploys 5,000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle in Fleet
DALLAS – AT&T said it recently deployed the 5,000th alternative-fuel vehicle in the company's fleet – a compressed natural gas-fueled van in Palmdale, Calif. The company has made considerable progress since embarking on a 10-year plan to spend up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles through 2018.
Posted on January 24, 2012 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Find your closest station or plan a route. Locate biodiesel, electric, ethanol, hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG), and propane across America.
Magazine
- In This Issue:
- Chrysler & GM Enter the CNG Truck Market
- Propane Autogas: Advantages Beyond Financial Incentives
- 'Going Green': Beyond the Basics
