Jul 1, 2008
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Jul 01, 2008
Con Edison Introduces Greener Fleet
NEW YORK – Con Edison is increasing the use of biodiesel fuel in its truck fleet and expanding its acquisition of green vehicles.full story
Jul 01, 2008
Fleets Can Save Money and Reduce Emissions, According to Networkcar's New Green Paper
SAN DIEGO – Networkcar's new paper, "Go Green and Save Green," details the six areas that can help fleets significantly reduce fuel consumption and lower air pollution.full story
Jul 01, 2008
Wright Express Hosts Technology Forum
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME --- Wright Express Corp. hosted its Industry Technology Forum on June 12 at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland. Eleven leaders from a variety of fleet, point of sale, security and payment processing companies gave presentations highlighting the emerging technology expected to be available in the next seven years.
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There is a growing belief among fleet managers that today’s high fuel prices are not a temporary phenomenon, but a new reality. Almost everyone is looking for ways to downsize vehicles (where possible) or opt to four-cylinder engines as part of either a corporate sustainability initiative or fuel spend / GHG reduction program.
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Mike Antich
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Jul 01, 2008
El Pollo Loco 'Electrifies' its Marketing Efforts with New Electric Vehicle
COSTA MESA, CA – El Pollo Loco is driving its marketing efforts through the use of a three-wheel, sub compact electric car covered in bumper-to-bumper brand messaging and red flames. full story
Jul 03, 2008
Agenda Available for 2008 Green Fleet Conference in Chicago
CHICAGO– Bobit Business Media's Green Fleet Conference 2008 on Sept. 15-16 will address the latest issues impacting the entire fleet arena. An agenda is now available at www.greenfleetconference.com.full story
Jul 03, 2008
Calling All Commercial Fleet Managers: AF Wants to Hear from YOU!
TORRANCE, CA – Automotive Fleet is conducting a personal-use survey of commercial fleet managers to find out the personal-use policies of fleet departments across the country.full story
Jul 01, 2008
ADTS Helps Fleets Reduce Fuel Costs with New Driving Green Online Training Course
TROOPER, PA – Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS) has introduced a new Web-based driver training course designed to help business fleets reduce their fuel costs. full story
Jul 01, 2008
Wheels, Inc. Decision Tools Target Fuel Cost Challenges
DES PLAINES, IL – Wheels, Inc. has enhanced its Expense Variance tool to enable more effective fuel cost management. full story
Jul 01, 2008
Bahamas Telecommunications Company Gains Real-Time Visibility to Fleet Running Costs
FITCHBURG, MA – Chevin Fleet Solutions continues to expand its telecommunications client base with the most recent addition of Bahamas Telecommunications Company. full story
Jul 01, 2008
SmartFleet GPS Fleet Management Selected by Arnett and Burgess
EDMONTON, AB – SmartFleet will provide Arnett and Burgess with online tools to managing its employees' safety and its equipment's productivity.full story
Jul 01, 2008
GM Offers 18 FFVs for MY2009
DETROIT – General Motors will offer 18 flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) in model-year 2009. full story
Jul 01, 2008
Belron US to Acquire Assets of Diamond Glass
COLUMBUS, OH – Belron US has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Diamond Glass for $50 million plus the assumption of various liabilities.full story
Jul 01, 2008
LeasePlan USA Awarded ASE Blue Seal Certification for 11th Consecutive Year
ALPHARETTA, GA – LeasePlan USA has been awarded ASE Blue Seal Certification, a recognition of automotive professionals dedicated to the highest level of quality service. full story
Jul 01, 2008
Chrysler LLC Launches Umbrella "uconnect" Name for Connectivity Technologies
AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC is now bundling innovative consumer technologies under one umbrella name — "uconnect." full story
Jul 01, 2008
Belron US Names New CEO to Lead Safelite AutoGlass, Affiliated Operations
COLUMBUS, OH – Belron US named Thomas Feeney, its Safelite AutoGlass 20-year veteran, the new president and chief executive officer.full story
Jul 01, 2008
Panasonic Unveils the Handheld Toughbook CF-U1, a Rugged Ultra mobile PC for Field Workers in Extreme Environments
SECAUCUS, NJ – With the introduction of Panasonic's portable Toughbook CF-U1, remote workers are able to connect to information and applications in real time.
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Mike Antich, Assoc. Publisher/Executive Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com
Grace Lauron, Associate Editor
(310) 533-2414
Grace.Lauron@bobit.com
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