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Equipmentby Brittni Rubin June 10, 2013

Attachments Give Dedicated Mowers Year-Round Use

Implements that attach to a dedicated mower in place of its mowing deck give the unit multifunctional capability, which can help fleets eliminate under-used vehicles and cut costs without sacrificing productivity.

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Fuelby Greg Basich & Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

CNG Use Expands Among Government Agencies

The high cost of gasoline and diesel and a desire to reduce vehicle emissions have led many government agencies to purchase vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). From fleets just starting their investment in the alternative fuel to long-time users looking to expand their CNG fleet, these agencies explain how and why natural gas works for them.

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Fuelby Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

A Hydrogen-Fueled Future? UCLA's Hydrogen Vehicle Testing

In having staff test hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in commuting applications and planning the installation of a publicly available fueling station, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is helping in the development of an emerging alternative-fuel vehicle.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

Illinois Expects Fuel Cost Savings with Electric Vehicles

The State of Illinois took delivery of 15 battery-electric vehicles last year as part of efforts to “green” state fleet operations.

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Fuelby Mike TaylorMay 15, 2013

Developing Fueling Infrastructure for Propane Autogas

The State of Indiana and King County, Wash., transportation departments leverage diverse on-site refueling methods for their propane-autogas vehicles. From a centralized fueling facility to a network of more than 100 stations statewide, these fleets have invested in fueling infrastructure and are seeing significant fuel savings.

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Safetyby Brittni RubinMay 15, 2013

Distracted Driving Trends and Prevention

While many laws are in place to prevent on-road collisions, driver distraction — caused by everything from eating to mobile device usage — still remains a weighty Concern within fleets. However, reviewing current trends and tips can help fleets gain a better understanding in order to help mitigate the problem.

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Green FleetCover Storyby Shelley MikaApril 19, 2013

Exploring the Total Cost of CNG

Vehicle retrofits and fueling station construction aren’t the only expenses when switching to compressed natural gas (CNG). However, even when considering the total cost of CNG, the payback period can be as short as three years.

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Remarketingby Thi DaoJanuary 15, 2013

9 Steps to Online Remarketing Success

When posting a vehicle for resale online, consider these tips, courtesy of various remarketing professionals.

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RemarketingCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 15, 2013

Remarketing: From Local Auctions to an International Marketplace

From the full service with a local auction company to online remarketers, fleet managers have multiple options when it comes to selling their used vehicles. Here, fleets and suppliers discuss the benefits of various remarketing solutions.

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Procurementby Barbara BonansingaJanuary 14, 2013

Fleet Spend: The Expansion of Fleet Procurement Options

From conventional, competitive selection processes to cooperative contracts and strategic sourcing, fleets employ a variety of approaches to meet today's demand for goods and services.

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