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As company executives take the lead in reducing carbon emissions, fleet managers have more of an incentive to green their fleets and incresae efficiency in shipping. In this section, we explore the innovative strategies companies are employing to make their fleets more sustainable.
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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- Although many fleet managers are being asked about their impact on the environment, fewer measure their greenhouse gas emissions or have set reduction goals.
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Whether shipping is the key focus of your operations or merely means to an end, there are several ways companies of all sizes can make this element of their supply chains smarter, more efficient, and greener.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has created a new campaign to support the use of SmartWay certified vehicles.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Beginning in 2009, any new car for sale in the state must have a label showing its global warming rating.
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GOTHENBURG, -- The United States government and Volvo will extend a partnership to develop cleaner heavy duty trucks by three years.
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TOLEDO, Ohio -- The maker of building materials systems began measuring the greenhouse gas emissions generated from its vehicle fleet and plans to reduce the emissions 15 percent. The miles-per-gallon average of the fleet is expected to improve 18 percent.
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FRANKFURT, -- Daimler will take a tip from BMW and improve fuel efficiency across its fleet portfolio, rather than focus on a select group of models. The company’s BlueEFFICIENCY program will begin with 20 models this year to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and improve fuel economy by 12 percent
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TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda plans to take advantage of rail service to ship more than 80 percent of its Honda and Acura cars across the U.S., the automaker said Thursday. The company has deployed 400 Auto-Max railcars across the U.S., with each capable of holding up to 22 vehicles.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Over the next four years public and private entities can receive funding for new equipment to reduce emissions.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Behind the scenes, airlines are studying their business operations to find ways of becoming more efficient to help take the sting out of fuel costs that have risen nearly 85 percent compared to last year. Fuel now accounts for about 40 percent of a typical airline ticket, compared to 15 percent eight years ago.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Brewer receives funding for emission-capturing equipment and starts converting diesel trucks to run on compressed natural gas.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The company is testing out compressed natural gas and hybrid electric vans, cars and trucks in more than 30 cities.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- A review of eight eco-friendly cars highlights the disparity between government-backed tests and real-world conditions.
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AMSTERDAM, -- Delivery company TNT has announced it's switching part of its fleet to electric vehicles and a number of test programs for cleaner trucks.
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ATLANTA, Ga. -- With the purchase of 500 new vehicles, the company will continue to grow its alt-fuel fleet, already the largest private fleet in the industry.
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