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January 2012
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The Twin Cities will be getting a good dose of GE’s ecomagination in the form of a state-of-the-art customer experience and learning center for electric vehicles (EVs). The center is being built on the site of GE Capital Fleet Services’ headquarters campus.
Posted on January 9, 2012
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Chris Wolski
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Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
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There are numerous second-stage manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers who can convert gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to a variety of alternative-fuel options, delivering the same performance with the benefits of a lower total cost of ownership.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Chris Wolski
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Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
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The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing due to their efficiency and fuel-saving properties. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) recently took on the challenge of the EV’s biggest sticking point: its affordability.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Lauren Fletcher
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Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs
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The 2011 Green Fleet Conference Oct. 3-4 in Grapevine, Texas, saw a 15-percent increase in attendance over last year, with more than 550 fleet professionals present, making the best attended one yet, according to event organizers
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
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After an initial purchase of 21 hydrogen-injected trucks in 2009 units, Pepsi Beverages Company (PBC) now operates more than 140 hydrogen-injected vehicles on the road today, with more on order.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Lauren Fletcher
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Hydrogen – Fuel Cell Technology & Infrastructure
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While many fleets have invested heavily in energy-efficient vehicles to "green" their rosters, they’ve yet to make another investment in reducing the carbon footprint of their garages.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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John Dolce
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Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations
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In September, Lorrie and Carl Lisek celebrated 28 years of wedded bliss and hundreds of thousands of gallons’ worth of petroleum-use reduction in Indiana and Wisconsin.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Julie Sutor
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Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
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With the advent of new and improved fuel technology, more fleets are taking advantage of alternative fuels and creating greener, more sustainable fleets. But, despite their best efforts,fleets face a major roadblock: funding.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Shelley Mika
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Fleet Operations - Fleet Management
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Fourteen years after its debut in 1998, the Honda Civic Natural Gas holds the title as the longest continuous OEM-produced, compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicle in America.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Shelley Mika
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Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology
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Cash-strapped organizations often think the only way they can possibly "go green" is by purchasing alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs). While AFVs are one way to go, they aren’t the only way to green operations.
Posted on January 6, 2012
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Grace Suizo & Chris Wolski
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Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs
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