Columbus began installing GPS fleet tracking systems in city-owned vehicles in order to accomplish two things, save on fuel and eliminate misuse by employees. Close to 840 vehicles, including those in the police and fire divisions and Recreation and Parks Department, have been equipped with GPS fleet tracking devices that monitor speed, idling, location and [...]
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Buncombe County to Save $13,000
February 27, 2013 – 3:37 pm
The Sheriff’s Office in Buncombe County, N.C., will save more than $13,000 per year by running their fleet of ten Ford Crown Victorias on propane. This will result in reducing close to 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions! Buncombe County received funding under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP), administered by Virginia Clean Cities. [...]
Company Saves 1,100 gallons of Fuel 2 Weeks after Installation
February 26, 2013 – 3:31 pm
Most clients start seeing positive results from using the FieldLogix GPS fleet management system within 30 days. Prior to implementation, Keil Southworth of Albertina Kerr Centers was unsure whether the FieldLogix GPS Green fleet tracking system would really help him to cut costs. So he decided to start with a trial unit to evaluate the product. [...]
Company Pays Less For Fuel Now Than One Year Ago
February 21, 2013 – 4:36 pm
With the rise of fuel costs and a sluggish economy, companies throughout the country are continually seeking for ways to reduce their operating costs. One way to reduce costs dramatically is through the use of a GPS fleet tracking system. These systems have long been known to save companies thousands of dollars in fuel each [...]
How your fleet can flourish using eco-friendly vehicles
February 20, 2013 – 3:02 pm
With the cost of fuel still being unpredictable, it has become more and more critical to come up with alternatives to mitigate this continued risk. Additionally, petroleum consumption has now been shown to be very dangerous for the Ozone layer, and so, eco-friendly cars must be one of the ways to go to solve that problem [...]
Electrifying your fleet could save you 75 percent on fuel costs
February 19, 2013 – 9:00 am
According to a recent survey, switching to electric and plug-in hybrid cars in your fleet could reduce your fuel costs by as much as 75 percent. The Energy Saving Trust-backed study explores the potential savings available to 20 organisations in the UK. It’s finding show that while the pure electric vehicles are very attractive for regular and predictable trips averaging [...]
Research: How to Increase Fuel Efficiency by Changing Driver Behavior
February 15, 2013 – 2:29 pm
There of course, are many ways you can reduce fuel consumption. You can reduce the weight of the vehicle, as well as making the vehicle engines more efficient and use alternative fuels. But what if fuel economy could be improved simply by changing the way drivers behave? That’s exactly what researchers at the University of California, [...]
Smarter Truck Driving Saves Fuel Over the Long Haul
February 14, 2013 – 12:20 pm
Nearly 35 years ago 33 truckers competed for three days in a fuel saving contest called “Double Nickel Challenge.” Truckers from all over the United States gathered in East Liberty, Ohio, to watch as drivers navigated laps around a track—first at 55 mph, and then at any speed of their choosing. The results were that [...]
Why you should invest in fleet technologies
February 12, 2013 – 3:02 pm
In order to increase the productivity of your fleet while also ensuring that all the vehicles are properly maintained and utilized, businesses involved in fleets need to examine the implementation of an effective fleet management program that will create the needed efficiencies. Fleet tracking systems should include the following core areas in order to be considered [...]
A Safe Driver is a Cost Effective Driver
February 11, 2013 – 4:38 pm
With rising fuel prices combined with the current economic climate, it has become even more important to address the cost related issues of fleet management. Reducing operational costs is at the top of the managers’ agenda. One can accomplish this through more efficient fuel monitoring, maintenance management, and driver behavior by implementing fleet tracking systems. 2013 [...]
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