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Legal/Legislative•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•January 9, 2014

Analysis of CY-2014 Commercial Fleet Trends

Without a doubt, the No. 1 challenge facing today's fleets is cost containment, according to a survey of commercial fleet managers conducted by AF.

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Legal/Legislative•by Staff•January 7, 2014

Ford Optimizes Vehicle Purchases

A group from the Ford Motor Company was recently named one of three finalists for the Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAiAA) by The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•January 6, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Showcase: 2014 B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz introduced the all-new 2014 model-year B-Class Electric Drive, its first luxury electric car in the market, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in April.

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Batteries/Tech•by Xantrex Industry Education Team•January 1, 2014

7 Factors to Consider When Installing a Power Inverter

Inverters can help provide an extra measure of creature comfort for truck drivers. But, there are concerns about potential damage to a truck’s electrical system. Here are seven points to keep in mind.

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Vehicle Research•by Stephane Babcock•December 30, 2013

Become Green-Minded

“Going green” is not always about buying the latest and greatest alt-fuel vehicles. Companies must also look at how fuel efficiency, TCO and infrastructure costs affect their choices.

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Vehicle Research•by Shelley Mika•December 16, 2013

Duel on the Delivery Route: Diesel vs. Electric

A recent Georgia Tech study found that the total cost of ownership for medium-duty battery-electric and diesel urban delivery trucks were similar in every performance area except in city driving, where electric vehicles edged out diesel.

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Electric Vehicles•by Shelley Mika•December 6, 2013

Case Study: Water District Reduces Operating Costs with Telematics

Forced to establish mandatory water usage restrictions, Eastern Municipal Water District needed to reduce operating and labor costs to make up for shrinking revenues from lower customer consumption.

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Batteries/Tech•by Staff•December 4, 2013

The Latest Developments in EV Battery Technology

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are increasing research and development and looking at potential technologies.

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Legal/Legislative•by Staff•November 21, 2013

40 Sustainability All-Stars

Join us in acknowledging the 2013 group of 40 Sustainability All-Stars for all they do to help green fleets and sustain the environment.

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Vehicle Research•by Sean Lyden•November 19, 2013

Wireless EV Charging Stations Cut the Cord

The latest developments in wireless electric vehicle charging eliminate fueling station clutter and reduce the risk of equipment damage.

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