Topic: Fuel

Park Ellis ServiceMaster Cuts Fuel Costs by 10%

TOLEDO, OHIO - Park Ellis ServiceMaster, a cleaning and disaster restoration services provider, has been able to cut costs in its operations using a fleet tracking solution.

Posted on January 5, 2011 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more

Fleets Save 4 Million Gallons of Fuel Using Hybrid Systems

KALAMAZOO, MI - Fleet customers have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons, by using Eaton Corporation's hybrid power systems.

Posted on December 28, 2010 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Republic Services Waste Truck Fleets in Calif. to Run on LNG

SEAL BEACH, CA - Clean Energy Fuels has contracted with Republic Services to deliver LNG fuel to Republic Waste Services of Southern California, Consolidated Disposal (Los Angeles County), and Solano Garbage (City of Fairfield).

Posted on July 6, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

San Francisco Plans Savings by Tracking Fleet Closer

SAN FRANCISCO - The City of San Francisco will keep closer track of employees' use of city vehicles to crack down on abuse and better manage the fleet to save money.

Posted on July 1, 2010 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Gilbarco Encore Flex Fuel Dispensers Now UL Listed for E-85

GREENSBORO, NC - Gilbarco Encore flexible fuel dispensers have received Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) UL87A approval for use with fuels containing up to 85-percent ethanol (E-85).

Posted on June 30, 2010 | E-85 – Flex Fuel Vehicles & Fueling Stations | Read more

Dr. Pepper Plans for ‘Green’ Fleet

PLANO, TEXAS - Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is greening its fleet as part of a five-year goal to improve environmental and social performance across the company's operations.

Posted on June 10, 2010 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Propane Helps Jackson County Sheriff Save Money

PENDERGRASS, GA - Converting the remaining 50 vehicles in its fleet to run on propane is expected to save the sheriff's office $250,000 in fuel costs this fiscal year alone.

Posted on June 7, 2010 | Propane – Autogas, Liquid Petroleum Gas | Read more

Monroe County Cuts Emissions with Ethanol

ROCHESTER, NY - Testing conducted on Monroe County's fleet has shown E-20 use reduces tailpipe emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide and shows "no discernible impact to vehicle drivability or the need for additional maintenance."

Posted on May 24, 2010 | E-85 – Flex Fuel Vehicles & Fueling Stations | Read more

Newport Beach Opens New CNG Station

NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Located in the City's General Services Corporation Yard, the station will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve public fleets and private vehicles.

Posted on May 24, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

City of Eden Prairie Gets Closer to Fleet Efficiency Goal

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - The City has implemented a "20-40-15" initiative, which calls for Eden Prairie to increase the efficiency of its facilities by 20 percent (compared to 2005 levels) and fleet efficiency by 40 percent, all by 2015.

Posted on May 17, 2010 | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more