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Articlesby Joanne TuckerDecember 3, 2012

The Urban Maze: Making Deliveries Count in NYC

Operating its chain of drug stores in the tight spaces of New York City, Duane Reade has engineered a new concept in inventory management while optimizing its fleet for electrification.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2012

What Are Challenges to Green Rental Cars?

While carving a niche through eco-friendly car rentals, these companies face numerous challenges, such as higher initial costs and keeping rates competitive to worrying about fluctuating fuel prices and competition from the majors.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoNovember 5, 2012

To EV or Not to EV? Top Fleets Answer the Question

Going electric may not be for everyone, but several of the country’s top fleets have realized benefits from having electric vehicles in their operations. Learn about the challenges they’ve encountered and how they’ve managed to cope.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherNovember 5, 2012

'Charging' Ahead from the Grid Up

In part one of a two-part article, "Green Fleet" looks back at the past, reviews current challenges, and discusses the obstacles fleets and electric-vehicle infrastructure currently faces.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoOctober 19, 2012

UPS 'Fills Up' on Fuel-Saving Practices

Environmental conservation — powered by telematics, route optimization, and alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies — saved UPS 85 million miles of driving time in 2011.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 26, 2012

2012-MY CODA Automotive Electric Sedan

Step back in time to explore the 2012 CODA Electric Sedan, a pioneering all-electric vehicle designed for everyday driving.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 24, 2012

Toolbox - When Do EVs Make Sense for Fleets?

A new program using actual drive-cycle data will help fleets answer this question from an economic standpoint.

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ArticlesJuly 11, 2012

'Electrify' Your Fleet

Although everyone seems to be “going green,” it’s not always easy to find a home for electric vehicles. Here are some ideas for utilizing these alternative-fuel models in fleet.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 11, 2012

Electric Vehicle Symposium - 26th Annual

Photos of the 26th Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium at the Los Angeles Convention Center - May 2012.

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ArticlesMay 7, 2012

Finding the Right Fuel-Efficient Fit

The growing number of fuel-efficient and alt-fuel offerings from OEMs and aftermarket upfitters for truck fleets give fleet managers more options than ever to manage fuel spend.

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