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Articles•by Roselynne Reyes•April 2, 2018

PG&E's Fleet Electrification Efforts

California-based Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) already has programs to encourage light-duty vehicle electrification. With new initiatives, the utility hopes to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in its service area.

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Articles•March 12, 2018

Cost-Cutting Initiatives that Work

One service fleet manager has found several ways to cut costs through the use of data analysis, creative solutions, and use of tried-and-true methods.

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Articles•by Jim Park•February 19, 2018

Can the Electrical Grid Handle Electric Trucks?

Very few new power plants have been built in the U.S. in the past 10 years, yet demand for electric energy is rising, fueled by a boom in battery electric vehicle sales. Does the grid have the capacity to handle it?

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Articles•by Tariq Kamal•November 28, 2017

Nissan Leaf: Back in the Game

Significant improvements in power, range, and in-vehicle technology could make the second-generation Leaf a contender in the growing all-electric market.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•August 8, 2017

All About ICUEE: 'The Demo Expo'

The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) is coming to Kentucky in October and promises to be the premier event for utility and contractor fleet professionals.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•August 7, 2017

Benefits of Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets

Optimizing productivity, reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and ultimately keeping drivers safe are just a few ways a telematics solution can help benefit vocational truck fleets.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•August 3, 2017

Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets: Utility Operations

The utility fleet industry is very labor intensive and often must help during emergency situations or during times of severe weather. Telematics can help keep a utility fleet going where it needs to be.

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Articles•November 22, 2016

Leaner, Cleaner, and Greener

New greenhouse gas regulations will drive greater use of aerodynamics and light weighting in truck designs — and could accelerate the comeback of hybrid and all-electric drivetrains.

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Articles•November 22, 2016

2016 L.A. Auto Show: SUVs, Electrification, Mobility

The mobility revolution is happening through greater connectivity, manufacturers' suites of transportation services, electrification, and the introduction of autonomous vehicles themselves. At the same time, manufacturers are placing the car at the center in this new world.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•August 24, 2016

Innovative Truck and Van Upfits

Rarely does one-size-fit-all in vehicle spec’ing and truck and van upfits are case-in-point. Manufacturers work to stay one step ahead of fleet needs with constant improvement and new product advancements.

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