CALSTART’s High-Efficiency Truck Users Forum (HTUF) is offering three free webinars in December: National HTUF Update on Policy and Technology Webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3:00 PM EST; Incentive Programs and Innovative Funding Initiatives on Thursday, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM EST; and Nationwide Voucher Incentive Expansion Webinar on Thursday, Dec 19 at 3:00 PM EST. READ MORE
Donlen has released analysis of fuel economy to help fleets reduce or control costs; the report looks at accelerated increases in fuel economy in recent years. Donlen’s Strategic Consultants analyzed data based on several criteria including Donlen’s internal vehicle segment code, use of the Donlen Fleet MasterCard® Card for fuel purchases, and vehicles with purchased gallons associated with valid mileage entries. READ MORE
PHH Arval welcomed its PHH InterActive® for Drivers Mobile 20,000th user this month. Through the award-winning mobile application, users can complete work-related tasks from any location through the use of a smartphone. “This significant milestone illustrates to us that we’re anticipating the needs of our clients and their drivers by providing the technology that allows […]
Ford Motor Co. says that adding a 2.0L EcoBoost engine is offering four powertrain choices to its Police Interceptor sedan. The new model achieves EPA-certified mileage rating of 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, making it the most fuel efficient law enforcement patrol car on the market. READ MORE
To help identify, target, and reduce driver road safety risks, fleet driver assessment tools are needed. Dr. Will Murray, Research Director at Interactive Driving Systems, wrote a paper on the principles of risk assessment, the uses of online tools, predictive validity analysis, intervention allocations, and some suggested next steps. READ MORE.