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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 18, 2016

5 Ways to Improve Efficiency

From adding in-vehicle technologies to incentives in the shop, here are five ways fleets can improve driver, vehicle, and operational efficiency.

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ArticlesMarch 4, 2016

Idle Efficiency Keeps State and Federal Funds Coming

With increased competition and a growing number of carbon-reduction options, how can a fleet manager make the case that theirs is a cost-effective program, deserving of state or federal support?

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NewsJanuary 11, 2016

Fla. Police Fleet Cuts Fuel Spend by 11%

The Port St. Lucie (Fla.) Police Department has reduced idle fuel consumption by 12% and total spending on fuel by more than 11% by using Derive Efficiency's optimized engine calibration on a portion of their fleet.

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NewsAugust 7, 2015

Fleet Interest in Idle Management Tech Rising

A new study from the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has found increasing interest among fleets in idle management and electrification technologies.

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NewsJuly 31, 2015

Louisville Rolls Out GPS Tracking to City Fleet

The City of Louisville, Ky., is installing GPS units in 481 cars and trucks to reduce idling time and improve maintenance by more quickly identifying vehicles that need service.

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NewsMarch 31, 2015

Ill. County's Anti-Idling Plan Would Save 790 Gallons

Kane County, Ill., is considering an idle-reduction plan that's expected to save 790 gallons of fuel a year and prevent 15,800 pounds of carbon-dioxide from entering the atmosphere.

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NewsMarch 9, 2015

Police Fleet Slashes Idle Fuel Costs by 26%

The City of Lakeland, Fla., has cut idle fuel costs by an average of 26% on its 80 police vehicles by using engine calibration software. The vehicles idle six to eight hours every day.

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NewsNovember 24, 2014

Fla. City Bans Idling by Utility Vehicles

The City of West Palm Beach (Fla.) has a new policy banning idling of city utility vehicles for more than five minutes. The new rule takes effect immediately.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 5, 2014

Do Anti-Idling Technologies Work?

Four fleets share their experiences with anti-idling devices on patrol cars and trucks — and their plans for the future.

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NewsJuly 29, 2014

Anti-Idling Equipment in Patrol Cars Could Save Columbus $1.2M Annually

The City of Columbus, Ohio, will install anti-idling technology on 90 of its police vehicles to reduce fuel costs. Installation on all 339 units could save $1.2 million annually.

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