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Aug 31, 2010

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Latest News

New Fuel Economy Labels Proposed by EPA & DOT
WASHINGTON - Two new fuel economy labels are proposed, one of which features a letter grade to communicate the vehicle's overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. Read Full Story

Awards to Recognize ‘Green’ Fleet Leaders
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet is honoring fleet managers with its second annual Environmental Leadership Awards. The presentation and ceremony will take place at the 2010 Green Fleet Conference Oct. 18-19 in San Diego. Read Full Story

Only Telogis merges AVL with an enterprise dashboard, work order management and route optimization. Locate the closest truck. Optimize and communicate routes in a few clicks. Give drivers turn-by-turn navigation. And eliminate those wasted miles. More….

Pricing Announced for CNG Express & Savana Vans
DETROIT - The fully integrated and dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at $15,910 MSRP. Read Full Story

Fleet Case Study & Propane Benefits Presented at NAFA Chapter Mtg.
CERRITOS, CA - Featured speakers at the Aug. 24 NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting included Jeff Hurrell from Hewlett-Packard; Todd Mouw from ROUSH; and Terry Karges from Ferrellgas. Read Full Story

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The Green Fleet Conference provides an unparalleled resource for fleet professionals to stay up-to-date with their eco-friendly fleets. Check out the keynote presentations scheduled to kick-start day two of the two-day event.

Forecast of Energy Outlook to 2050
Mary Beth Stanek, director, environment and energy policy for General Motors, discusses GM's global strategy of energy diversity and forecast advanced propulsion technologies out to 2050.

FedEx Delivers Green Initiatives
Viewing their business as a business of sustainability, Dennis Beal, vice president, FedEx, shares how the company makes sustainability an integral part of its business mode. Learn from the leader, how they built, maintain and operate one of the largest alt-fuel fleets in operation today.

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Awning Company Sees 15% Sales Increase with ‘Mobile Showroom’
LIVONIA, MI - Marygrove Awnings, one of the largest retractable awning companies in the country, has been drawing more attention to its business with its Ford Transit Connect, which serves as its "mobile showroom." Read Full Story

Coca-Cola Enterprises Honors Comdata with Supplier Excellence Award
ATLANTA - Comdata's single-card solution and fuel card management program helped Coca-Cola Enterprises create companywide synergies throughout its fuel supply chains and save fuel. Read Full Story

The MV-1 is the first factory-direct wheelchair accessible car that meets or exceeds the vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The MV-1 is a purpose-built vehicle made in the U.S.A. that was designed from the ground up for wheelchairs. With an extra wide door and a ramp that deploys from within the floor, it is incredibly accessible. Its spacious interior features an open area next to the driver, perfect for transporting just about anything. You'll be amazed at what the MV-1 can do for you. For your business needs, one vehicle can handle it all: the 2011 MV-1. Find out more at vpgautos.com.

Blogs

Market Trends

Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage. Read or Respond

Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

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Featured Stories

Chrysler 2011-MY Fleet Preview
More than 400 attendees showed up to the Chrysler 2011-MY fleet preview in Detroit to see the automaker’s new vehicles. Read Full Story

Ford 2011-MY Fleet Preview
Approximately 600 fleet professionals had an opportunity to preview and test drive Ford’s 2011 product lineup in Detroit, along with touring the Dearborn Truck Plant at the historic River Rouge complex. Read Full Story

GM 2011-MY Fleet Preview
General Motors provided more than 600 fleet attendees the opportunity to get a sneak peek and test drive its 2011 fleet product lineup in Detroit. Read Full Story

Reader Involvement

More Strange, but True Stories Requested
TORRANCE, CA - Do you have a story that's so strange, it's hard to believe? Let your peers share in the laughter by sending a story to Automotive Fleet for an upcoming issue. Read Full Story

Update Your Fleet Information for Top Fleet Listing
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet updates our Top Fleet listing throughout the year to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. Update your fleet's information today! Read Full Story

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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Assoc. Publisher/Executive Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Grace L. Suizo, Senior Editor
(310) 533-2414
Grace.Suizo@bobit.com

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