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April 11, 2011
A Penton Media Publication |
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 | | Navistar charged up over commercial EV prospects
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Truck OEM Navistar believes electric vehicles (EVs) designed specifically for light commercial usage is “a product whose time is now,” largely due to the recent spike in diesel fuel prices; prices that are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future. Read More >>
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VIDEO: The prospects for commercial electric vehicles
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Speaking at the NAFA Institute & Expo in Orlando, Navistar's Mike Aubry discusses why he sees electric trucks as vehicles "whose time has come..." Read More >>
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 Honeywell introduces its newest mobile computer—the Dolphin 99EX: Purpose built for transportation and logistics applications, Honeywell's Dolphin® 99EX mobile computer provides extreme durability, cutting-edge wireless technology, user-friendly ergonomics and multi-functional data capture for front-line workers operating in a variety of locations ranging from loading docks to residential doorsteps. Click here.
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New NAFA president aims to promote fleet managers’ “value”
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Douglas Weichman, director of fleet management for Palm Beach County, FL, is the new president of the NAFA Fleet Management Assn. and plans to launch a national campaign to highlight the value vehicle fleet managers bring to the corporate and government entities they serve – especially in terms of reducing the cost of those operations. Read More >>
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 White paper on tires and fuel economy.
Free 40-page guide from Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions explains how speed, load and axle configuration affect your fuel economy. Also, the effect of tread patterns, depths and wear, wide base tires, casing design, inflation, retreading and maintenance. Click here.
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uShip opens spot-market exchange to brokers and 3PLs
By Wendy Leavitt, director of editorial production
Reverse-auction freight marketplace uShip has introduced brokered loads into its online freight exchange. The new function will allow brokers and 3PLs to leverage its spot market exchange to connect with thousands of verified and rated carriers. The brand-new brokered load service is currently in beta testing and available through invitation only from uShip. Read More >>
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