A Turning Point in Clean Truck Technology
Citing the fundamental economics of the world oil market and the availability of some great products, John is very bullish on the outlook for technologies that allow work truck fleets to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Top 10 Vehicles with Biggest Jumps in Fuel Economy — 2008 to 2012
Audi A3 made bigger strides in fuel economy since 2008 than any other vehicle on US market, says Edmunds.co Increased its fuel economy 38.5%, from 21 mpg in its 2008 model year, to 29.1 mpg in its 2012 model year Edmunds.com found industrywide increase of 16.4% over this period
Ford Escape Moves Out of Boxy Mode
Ford Motor Company picked San Francisco – a city that never really grasped boxy, fuel-gulping SUVs – to introduce its completely transformed Escape compact crossover to America. The 2013 Escape’s body is a sculptor’s playground of complex curves, creases and swooshes. No roll, no sway, no clunkiness – just loaded with a boost in fuel […]
GE Capital Fleet Study: Lower Fleet Car Maintenance Costs in 2011
In its 17th annual Passenger Car Fleet Maintenance study, GE Capital Fleet Services found average car maintenance costs in 2011 fell four percent, from $55.89 to $53.49 per vehicle per month. Key factors contributing to the decline include a trend toward less frequent oil changes that stabilized preventative maintenance costs, decreased average tire expenses, and […]
Fleets Weigh Pros, Cons of TPMS
Tires pressure monitoring systems, mandatory on all vehicles under 10,000 pounds but an extra-charge option for heavier trucks, are seeing mixed success attracting light and medium commercial buyers despite promises of longer tread life and reduced tire maintenance. Some fleets say they are unable to justify the additional cost of installing TPMS on heavier vehicles […]
