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Driving Force Jan 26, 2012

Jan 24, 2012
NHTSA Closes Chevrolet Volt Investigation
WASHINGTON - NHTSA concluded that GM’s planned updates to the vehicle reduce the potential for post-crash battery fires. full story


Jan 25, 2012
Business Fleet’s Jan/Feb Magazine Issue Now Online
See how a fleet manager moves an entire circus, how to remarket fleet vehicles on eBay Motors and other articles aimed to help businesses with small fleets. full story

Jan 25, 2012
Clean Energy Unveils America's Natural Gas Highway for Trucks
SEAL BEACH, CA - Trucks powered by cleaner, cheaper and All-American natural gas will soon travel the country on America's Natural Gas Highway-the network of LNG truck fueling stations being built by Clean Energy on Interstate Highways and in major metropolitan areas. full story

Jan 26, 2012
Illinois Legislators Introduce Hand-held Device Ban for Drivers
SPRINGFIELD, IL - In two similar bills introduced on Jan. 10 in the Illinois General Assembly, the change to the state’s vehicle code would restrict cell phone use while driving to hands-free only. full story

Jan 19, 2012
Volvo Refreshes XC90 for MY-2013
ROCKLEIGH, NJ - Volvo has refreshed the exterior and added more standard features for the 2013-MY edition of its XC90. One change includes full synthetic motor oil as standard, which increases the service interval to 10,000 miles, up from 7,500 miles. full story


Jan 25, 2012
Hino Trucks Repeats JD Power Award Win
NOVI, MI - Hino Trucks announced two new accolades from J.D. Power and Associates: highest in customer satisfaction with conventional medium-duty engines and highest in customer satisfaction among conventional medium-duty trucks. full story

Jan 19, 2012
MIT Study Says Vehicle Weight Canceled Fuel Economy Gains Between 1980 and 2006
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Knittel found that between 1980 and 2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States increased by slightly more than 15%. During that same period, though, average curb weight of those vehicles increased 26%. full story

Jan 25, 2012
Last Chance to Vote for 2012 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
TORRANCE, CA - It's the last week to vote for the 2012 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. full story



Blogs

Auto Focus

How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?
The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react? Read or Respond
Chris Brown
Executive Editor
Chris.Brown@bobit.com


Useful Whitepapers
FMCSA Cell Phone Rules: A Compliance Guide for Truck and Bus Fleets
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Simplifying the Procurement Process for CNG Fleet Vehicles
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Real-time Mobile Apps Boost Workforce Productivity
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Top Five Fleet Tracking Benefits for the Electrical Industry
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14 Safety Ideas You Can Take to the Bank
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Real Life Examples of How to Reduce Fuel Costs with GPS Tracking
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Key Features of Online Fleet Management
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
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Featured Stories
Ford Fusion and F-150 Remain Fleet Favorites
Ford captured our Car and Truck of the Year awards for the Fusion/Fusion Hybrid and the F-150 pickup for the second year in a row. full story

Efficient Driving Equals Fleet Savings
We all know that idling and running the air conditioner can negatively affect a vehicle’s fuel economy, but a new study backs those claims with hard numbers. full story

Toolbox - Route and Fuel Management Products for Small Fleets
Check out these three tools that can help you with route and fuel management, from an integrated small business card to routing software. full story



Prepared By:
Chris Brown, Executive Editor
310-533-2499
chris.brown@bobit.com

Joanne Tucker, Web Editor
310-533-2490
joanne.tucker@bobit.com
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Eric Bearly
eric.bearly@bobit.com
310.533.2579

Robert J Brown
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robert.brown@bobit.com
248.601.2005



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