Cars and Trucks with the Highest Resale Values
According to Kelley Blue Book, the typical new vehicle tends to retain just 39.7 percent of its original value after five years, which means an average car that sells for $50,000 today would be worth around $19,850 at the end of 2019. By comparison, an otherwise comparable model that’s expected to retain an additional five percent of its original value after 60 months will put an extra $1,600 back into an owner’s pocket.
While a given model’s actual selling price on the used-car market will ultimately vary depending on its mechanical and cosmetic condition and the number of miles on the odometer, some cars and trucks are predicted to hold their value more tenaciously than others.
Donlen Releases Next Generation Mobile Apps for Fleet Managers and Drivers
Donlen has released its next generation mobile apps for fleet managers and fleet drivers. FleetWeb™ Mobile and DonlenDriver™ Mobile are compatible across most hardware and mobile operating systems making FleetWeb Mobile and DonlenDriver Mobile one of the most compatible fleet management apps on the market.
Keep reading for more details and to download the mobile apps.
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Cheap Gas Means Drivers Want SUVs, but Detroit Must Sell Hybrids
Where are the Hummers when we need them? With gas prices expected to drop as low as $2 per gallon in some parts of the U.S., the market seems primed for a Costco (COST)-ready tank. The last Hummer rolled off GM’s (GM) assembly line in May 2010, with gas at an inflation-adjusted $3.04 per gallon. Gasoline sells for just $2.77 today, a 15 percent drop from a year ago.
Scientists Closer to Making Fuel from Water and Sun
Researchers have moved one step closer to turning water and sunlight into sustainable fuel by successfully replicating a crucial step in photosynthesis.
"Water is abundant and so is sunlight. It is an exciting prospect to use them to create hydrogen, and do it cheaply and safely," said Dr. Kastoori Hingorani, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis in the Australian National University Research School of Biology.
Hydrogen offers potential as a zero-carbon replacement for petroleum products, and is already used for launching space craft.
