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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJune 14, 2010

Turning Over a New Leaf

The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.

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Hybridsby Martin RomjueJune 10, 2010

Atlanta Operator Becomes First in Region to Buy Royale Fusions

Topper Worldwide, a chauffeured transportation provider, added three Royale Ford Fusion Hybrid Ls to its fleet in April with another three on order. By adding the Fusion Hybrid L to its fleet, Topper as of May was the only operator in Atlanta with full-sized hybrid sedans.

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Legal/Legislativeby Sean LydenMay 12, 2010

How Does the 2010 EPA Standard Impact Fleet Biodiesel Use?

The EPA’s 2010 standard calls for reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions by 83 percent from the 2007 mandate. Industry experts discuss the new standard’s impact on NOx levels, engine performance, and fuel quality.

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Electric Vehiclesby Ashley WillisMay 12, 2010

Ford Charges Up for the Transit Connect Electric

Drawing on the success of the Transit Connect, Ford Motor Company will release a battery-powered version of the commercial vehicle to help fleets lower operating costs.

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Vehicle Researchby Ashley WillisMay 12, 2010

Ford Charges Up for the Transit Connect Electric

Drawing on the success of the Transit Connect, Ford Motor Company will release a battery-powered version of the commercial vehicle to help fleets lower operating costs.

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Legal/Legislativeby Tariq KamalMay 1, 2010

On With the Show

Entertainment meets environmental awareness at Warner Bros. Studios, where Jonathan Rosenfeld is running some of his fleet’s largest vehicles on 20 percent biodiesel.

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Legal/Legislativeby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Forecasting Fleet’s Future at NAFA

Fleet professionals are expecting higher gas prices, tight inventory, longer warranty periods, fuel tax incentives and texting-while-driving bans.

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Legal/Legislativeby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Forecasting Fleet’s Future at NAFA

Fleet professionals are expecting higher gas prices, tight inventory, longer warranty periods, fuel tax incentives and texting-while-driving bans.

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Hybridsby Martin RomjueApril 5, 2010

2010 ILCT Show: Green Vehicles

Most notable at this year’s show were the new vehicles brought to market that satisfy the more practical and cost-conscious realities of the chauffeured transportation industry. Some major exhibitors showed off green vehicles for eco-conscious operators, including Royale’s Fusion Hybrid L, DaBryan/Tuscany propane Transit Van, and Krystal Hybrid bus and CNG stretch Lincoln Town Car.

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Legal/Legislativeby Sean LydenMarch 11, 2010

EPA New Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets

Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.

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