3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Detroit Big 3 reliability scores
• Carmaker incentives slip 1.7%
• Traffic congestion is costly
• Alcohol monitoring: fewer repeat arrests for DUI, domestic violence
• VMT lowest in 5 years
• Gasoline and diesel prices decline
• Full-size sedan freefall
• U.S. has too much crude oil
• Auto insurance rates by state

7. Fleet Safety Update
• NICB warns of staged accidents
• Subaru models may start at random
• 2012 vehicle recalls by make
• Driver behaviors attributed to fatal vehicle crashes

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• 2013 clean vehicle guide
• EPA- fuel economy and emissions
• Variable utility rate plans for EVs
• Hydrogen vehicle development

11. News at a Glance
• Young car buyers
• Per-mile road tax
• Tougher gas rules

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco hybrid vs. 2013 Ford Fusion SE hybrid


	March 2013 Volume 34 Number 3

1. V2V Promises Huge Car Safety Gains
• Science fiction becoming reality

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Pickup truck tailgate thefts
• GM lowers Malibu prices to compete
• Small turbo engines fall short on fuel economy
• Fleets are liable for bad drivers
• Hours-of-Service driving rules
• Latest new vehicle incentive data
• How to maximize fuel economy

7. Fleet Safety Update
• BMW, Chrysler recalling 800,000 cars and trucks
• Causes of car-truck crashes
• High-tech vehicle electronics split among entertainment and safety

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Emerging battery technologies
• EV charging equipment market
• Scarcity of EV recharging stations
• Types of EV charging stations

11. News at a Glance
• Siri in a Chevy
• Speedometer envy
• Teen driver deaths
• Gasoline prices up

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Honda CR-V LX vs. 2013 Buick Encore


	February 2013 Volume 34 Number 2

1. Are Any of Your Fleet Drivers Stoned?
• Nearly 15% of public technically DUI
• Sobriety checkpoint laws

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Cellphone users speed and drive drowsy behind wheel
• New cars that achieve 40+ mpg
• JD Powers: consumers avoiding fewer vehicle models
• Organized crime insurance fraud
• Ford and VW earn top marks
• Least expensive cars to insure

7. Fleet Safety Update
• NHTSA recall activity report
• Study supports red light cameras
• High distraction risk for new moms
• Parents want rear seatbelt alerts

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Biodiesel production
• Projected EV sales – 2013 to 2020
• Lithium-ion EV battery sales
• API hails cellulosic biofuel ruling
• Web survey: EV enthusiasm mixed

11. News at a Glance
• Kia false mileage claims
• Toyota recalls 1.3M cars
• Pot laws: feds vs. states
• January vehicle sales

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS vs. 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS


	January 2013 Volume 34 Number 1

1. Should Fleets Worry About Tire Aging?
• NHTSA outlines key issues
• Trouble with TPMS

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• 2013 SAAR to reach 15.9 million
• Avis to acquire Zipcar
• Latest new vehicle incentive data
• Vehicle theft during holidays
• Carmaker inventory on the decline
• Hydrogen cars deemed “greenest”
• Fuel prices projected to decline

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Highway deaths lowest since 1949
• NHTSA delays backup camera rule
• NHTSA fines Toyota $17 million

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Biodiesel credit reinstated
• Nissan extends Leaf battery warranty
• West Coast leads in hybrid sales
• Worldwide EV sales to reach 3.8M
• Nissan building Leaf in Tennessee
• Projected hybrid residual values

11. News at a Glance
• U.S. to dump GM stock
• Massive Subaru recall
• Fed EV fleet mostly Asian

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Honda Odyssey LX vs. 2013 Nissan Quest S


	December 2012 Volume 33 Number 12

1. Fleets Wary of New “Black Box” Rule

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• AAA denounces E15 gasoline
• Manheim Index rises again
• KBB 2013 Residual Value Analysis
• Ford to fix engine fire risk
• Short-term gas and diesel outlook
• Aging driver collision rates

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Speed-alert devices (and cash) help curb speeding
• Drug impaired driving laws
• ESC saved 2,200 lives in 3 years

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• North America will trail in sales of natural gas vehicles
• EV and hybrid sales in 2012
• 2013 hybrid vehicle comparison – fuel economy and price

11. News at a Glance
• Sandy-damaged vehicles
• A123 assets sold
• Ford mpg questioned

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2013 Ford F-150 2WD pickup


	November 2012 Volume 33 Number 11

1. Fleets Also Face Fiscal Cliff
• More cutbacks on the horizon

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Gasoline, diesel continue to drop
• Latest OEM new vehicle incentives
• Long road ahead for EV producers
• SAAR to surpass 15M in 2013
• Tire dealers rate their brands
• Auto insurance pricing factors
• New-car fuel economy improves

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Freeway speeds rise
• Quiet hybrids left running all night
• Deer-vehicle collisions rising|
• Choosing speed over safety in Texas

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Ford, Toyota will lead plug-in EV sales in the U.S. through 2020
• CNG is pathway to hydrogen
• Standardization of PEV recharging

11. News at a Glance
• DEF prices climb
• Ford vehicle quality
• Nissan electronic steering
• U.S. energy independence

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE vs. 2013 Chrysler 300 base sedan


	October 2012 Volume 33 Number 10


	1. Fleet Manager Salary Survey • 2012 fleet manager salary data • Average age, education level • Distribution of salaries by type of fleet 4. Fleet Industry Notes • Car insurance rates hit 8-year low • Manheim Index unchanged • Carmaker incentives decline • Carmaker inventory rises • ADESA used vehicle price trends 8. Fleet Safety Update • California approves driverless cars • Vehicle recalls and investigations • Highest and lowest collision claims among 2009-2011 vehicles 10. Alternative Fuel Update • 25% of plug-in EVs will be sold in California • Drivers question value of E85 11. News at a Glance • Huge Toyota recall • Residual value outlook • Distracted driving 12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison • 2013 Ford Fusion S vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS

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	August 2012 Volume 33 Number 8

1. Annual Survey Results: In-House Fleet Maintenance
• Average fleet mechanic pay
• Vehicle-to-mechanic ratios
• Preventive maintenance intervals

4. Fleet Industry Notes
• New and used vehicle price parity
• Mobile app for car crashes
• Global commercial vehicle registrations drop 7%
• Manheim Index falls again
• Young drivers and drowsy driving
• Latest carmaker incentive data

7. Fleet Safety Update
• New crash test is tough to pass
• Vehicle recalls and investigations

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• 2012 biodiesel production
• Hybrid and EV sales 164% higher
• Light-duty NGV sales projection
• How natural gas powered cars work

11. News at a Glance
• Teen drivers
• Stick shift comeback
• Nissan targeted by UAW
• Drought to hit gas prices

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Ford Edge SE SUV vs. 2013 GMC Terrain SLE SUV


	July 2012 Volume 33 Number 7

1. HLDI Safety Update: Crash Avoidance
• Forward collision avoidance
• Adaptive headlights
• Lane departure warning
• City Safety

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Gas price projections
• Vehicle fuel economy down again
• Prices for luxury brand used vehicles to rise in 2012
• New car incentives stalled in June
• Manheim Index declines
• New engine rules impact Class 8 truck quality and satisfaction
• Annual report on vehicle theft
• Used vehicle price trends

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• EV battery recycling and disposal
• Plug-in EV sales targets
• All fleets could benefit from federal “six pillar” fuel reduction strategy

11. News at a Glance
• Car insurance satisfaction
• U.S. gas prices a bargain

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2013 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX


	June 2012 Volume 33 Number 6

1. Fleet Charging Station Costs for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
• Types of charging equipment
• Charging station costs
• Total installed cost estimates

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Worst city traffic
• Consumer survey: fuel economy most important car buying factor
• Latest new vehicle incentives
• Report: insurers can manipulate software to underpay injury claims
• Hail damage claims double
• ALG Perceived Quality Study
• U.S. petroleum prices on the decline
• Full-size cars lose their luster

8. Fleet Safety Update
• “Connected vehicle” technology
• Teen fatality risk quadruples
• Vehicle recalls and investigations

10. Alternative Fuel Update
• E-truck business case calculator
• Leading companies contradict own actions on climate science, policy

11. News at a Glance
• Big-rig speed limiters
• Texting homicide conviction
• A123 nearly broke

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Focus BEV vs. 2012 Nissan Leaf SL BEV


	May 2012 Volume 33 Number 5

1. Rise in Vehicle Operating Costs Eases After Last Year’s Spike
• Costs relative to vehicle type
• Vehicle operating cost components
• 2012 ownership and operating costs

5. Fleet Industry Notes
• New car incentives lowest in years
• Autonomous driving and emerging automotive technologies
• ALG 2012 residual outlook
• Summer gas price update
• Manheim Index inches down
• Statewide average car insurance premiums - ranked by price

9. Fleet Safety Update
• Safety implications of linking fuel economy to vehicle footprint

10. Alternative Fuel Update
• “Green” fleet cost analysis

11. News at a Glance
• Insurance satisfaction
• EV battery research
• U.S. auto industry
• Tires and crash risk

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 vs. 2012 Ford E-150 cargo van


	April 2012 Volume 33 Number 4

1. Business Texting While Driving Could Trigger OSHA Fines
• OSHA to team with DOT and NHTSA

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Manheim Index rises
• Seniors worry about no longer driving
• New NETS chairperson
• New-car incentives decline
• Average auction price passes $10K
• NADA: used car prices in 2012
• Tire satisfaction study
• Idaho bans texting while driving
• Li-ion battery prices to fall

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Safe travel in 15-passenger vans
• Preventing child heatstroke in vehicles
• Keyless ignition dangers

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Ethanol’s frenemy
• Static wireless EV recharging
• California EV infrastructure
• Biodiesel production slips
• Only 35% of hybrid owners buy again

11. News at a Glance
• Wrong pedal
• Electric bicycles
• Backup camera rule postponed
• Summer gas prices

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Buick Verano (base) vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat S


	March 2012 Volume 33 Number 3

1. Federal “Distraction” Plan Won’t Work
• Lab science versus human nature

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Tire rankings by Consumer Reports
• Latest carmaker incentive data
• NICB reports 19% rise in questionable claims since 2009
• NADA lobbies against higher CAFE
• High cost of engine idling
• GM Volt sales goal in doubt
• Fuel economy: just one of many car-buying factors

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Vehicle tech expanding to more affordable makes, models
• HD fleet vehicle recalls

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Global hybrid sales projection
• Consumer support for clean energy has declined significantly
• CALSTART E-truck market study

11. News at a Glance
• “Government Motors”
• SAAR hits 15 million
• Tennessee vs. Motown
• GM CNG pickup trucks

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Expedition XL vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500


	February 2012 Volume 33 Number 2

1. Plug-in EV Battery Dangers
• Safety considerations for electric vehicle battery modules

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Spare tires a thing of the past
• New-car buyers hold reliability bias
• Big-rig truck size and weight debate
• Average age of vehicles reaches record
• Strong CAFE lobbying continues
• Fleet residuals to rise in 2012
• Gas prices up a nickel
• Employment cost index

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Slow path to car safety features
• Roadmap to state highway safety laws
• Ford’s lane departure warning

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Biodiesel production surpasses 1 billion gallon mark
• Battery modules for hybrids, EVs will be a $47 billion market in 2020
• Sales of hybrid medium and HD trucks
• AFV and EV fleet survey results

11. News at a Glance
• Old car factories
• Fleet vehicle sales
• China tire tariffs

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Hyundai Veracruz GLS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS


	January 2012 Volume 33 Number 1

1. Should Fleet Managers Worry About Event Data Recorders?
• Pros and cons of EDRs
• Ownership of EDR data

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Latest carmaker incentives
• Manheim Index rises again
• New hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers
• Electromobility and “urbanized” cars
• Global auto forecast for 2012
• Leaf blower emissions

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Driver behavior problems
• IIHS 2012 “Top Safety Picks”
• Crash rates for teen drivers

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Consumer interest in plug-in electric vehicles declines to 40%
• California releases comprehensive plan for clean car future
• Reducing electric vehicle charger costs

11. News at a Glance
• Rear seatbelt laws
• High EV prices
• Tire price hikes
• 2012 gas prices

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid vs. 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid


	December 2011 Volume 32 Number 12

1. Fleets Can’t Save Electric Vehicles
• Hybrid sales grind to a halt
• Fleet AFV choices still lacking

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Latest new-car incentive data
• Navigation system complaints
• Used commercial vehicles registrations hit record levels
• Manheim Index rises in November
• Ford’s wheels may fall off
• U.S. Treasury poised for windfall cash from CAFE non-compliance
• Auto dealers rally against CAFE

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Hybrids’ added weight linked to lower crash injuries
• NHTSA responds to TPMS questions

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Hybrids chalk up more pedestrian injury claims
• Plug-in EV ‘vehicle-to-grid” technologies expected to soar
• Hybrid sales traffic declines

11. News at a Glance
• Car rental satisfaction
• Graduated Licensing
• Compact residual values

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Fiesta SE vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT


	November 2011 Volume 32 Number 11

1. Court Blocks Onboard Recorders for Trucks, Buses
• Strong lobbying stalls monitoring

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• 2011 annual auto reliability survey
• Incentives drop, “days to turn” rate lowest on record
• Manheim Index declines marginally
• New vehicle fuel economy rises
• ADESA used vehicle outlook
• Commercial vehicle sales soar
• Insurance claim satisfaction study

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Drunk driving prevention research
• Third of drivers admit to drowsy driving in past month
• Drivers routinely exceed speed limit

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Record biodiesel production
• Ford taking orders for Focus EV
• EV battery market to reach $14.6 bil.
• 186 million stop-start vehicles to be in use by 2020
• Alternative Fuel Price Report

11. News at a Glance
• Dealers sell Volt demos
• Truck engine reliability
• Driver distraction
• Wireless EV charger

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Taurus SE vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala LS


	October 2011 Volume 32 Number 10

1. Fleet Challenges and Concerns
• Single greatest challenge today
• Top concerns of fleet managers
• Managers rank five critical areas of fleet administration

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Kbb.com: incentive battle imminent
• Saving fuel with “eco-driving”
• Worst traffic congestion in 2011
• Canadian auto insurance study
• Honda tops in incentive hikes
• Top selling cars and light vehicles
• Cities cut jobs as finances weaken

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Safety: large vs. small vehicles
• Latest vehicle recalls
• Seat belt facts and figures

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Hybrids in military usage
• Commercial fleets will power NGV market through 2016
• Alternative Fuel Data Center
• Ultracapacitors can play key role in meeting new emissions requirements

11. News at a Glance
• Ford No. 1 in Canada
• GM to sell CNG pickup
• Chrysler engine recall
• SAAR reaches 13 million

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Explorer FWD vs. 2012 Buick Enclave FWD


	September 2011 Volume 32 Number 9

1. Fleet Manager Salary Survey
• 2011 fleet manager salary data
• Average age, education level
• Distribution of salaries by type of fleet

4. Fleet Industry Notes
• New-vehicle demand healthier than SAAR suggests
• HD truck engine quality improves
• Industrywide incentives stall
• Allstate names safest driving cities

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Citations plummet 73% after new law bans traffic cameras
• NTSB wants big-rig cellphone ban
• U.S. trails other wealthy nations on road safety gains
• Accident response fees draw ire

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Biodiesel industry regains footing
• Johnson Controls and Saft end Li-ion joint venture
• Propane school bus recall
• EV charging station installations to reach 7.7 million by 2017

11. News at a Glance
• Ethanol CAFE deadline
• Dealership upgrades
• Manheim Index falls

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS vs. 2012 Honda Accord LX


	August 2011 Volume 32 Number 8


	1. In-House Fleet Mechanic Pay Continues to Slip Amid Budget Cuts • Average fleet mechanic pay • Vehicle-to-mechanic ratios 3. Fleet Industry Notes • HD truck fuel economy rules • Bowing to carmakers, feds OK 54.5 mpg for cars, light trucks • Manheim Index declines in July • Japanese incentive spending could boost U.S. automaker incentives • Gasoline and crude oil outlook • AAA digest of motor laws now online • Heavy-equipment theft • Carmakers with low ownership costs • Used-car value predictions 8. Fleet Safety Update • Drivers support red light cameras • Drivers rate themselves, others 10. Alternative Fuel Update • Assessment of light-duty fuel cell vehicle manufacturers • Effect of gas prices on residual value 11. News at a Glance • Honda Civic scores low • Top consumer complaint • Major car repair costs 12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison • 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2012 Ford F-150 XL pickup


	July 2011 Volume 32 Number 7

1. Fleet Vehicle Disposal Options
• Top disposal options in 2011
• Highest-yield disposal methods

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• IRS increases mileage rate to 55.5 cents per mile
• States with highest vehicle theft
• Chrysler vehicles getting better, but level of improvement varies
• Insurance satisfaction study
• Fuel-efficient used-vehicle values have reached peak, says KBB
• Initial quality of new vehicles is considerably lower than in 2010

8. Fleet Safety Update
• Vehicle recalls and investigations
• Can you get sunburned through a vehicle window?

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• “Start-stop” technology to triple
• EPA alternative fuel targets
• UCS: hybrid tech not maximized
• Solar-powered EV charging station

11. News at a Glance
• Chevy Impala lawsuit
• Nissan Leaf outselling Chevy Volt
• Manheim Index declines
• Best-selling cars year-to-date

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2012 Ford Fusion SE vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE


	June 2011 Volume 32 Number 6

1. ESC Drives Down Vehicle Deaths
• Calculating death rates
• Changing risk
• Death rates and crash tests

3. Exploring Ways to Optimize ESC for All Vehicles

5. Fleet Industry Notes
• Manheim Index hits record high
• Best new cars for fuel economy
• Next generation fuel economy labels
• The truth about rising gas prices
• Feds promote tire safety
• AAA insurance iPhone app

10. Alternative Fuel Update
• Hybrid, EV sales slump
• Emergency EV roadside charging

11. News at a Glance
• Auto sales forecast
• Flood-damaged vehicles

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 vs. 2011 Infiniti FX35


	May 2011 Volume 32 Number 5

1. Non-Fuel Vehicle Operating Costs Soar 6.6% in 12 Months
• Costs relative to vehicle type
• Vehicle operating cost components
• 2011 ownership and operating costs

5. Fleet Industry Notes
• NY no-fault fraud costing millions
• Avoid rental car gimmicks
• Hazards of running out of gas
• Used vehicle prices
• New vehicle incentives decline

8. Fleet Safety Update
• Crash test results for Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf
• Focus on fleet safety: NETS
• New ejection rule may spur changes in side airbags

10. Alternative Fuel Update
• Short term energy outlook
• New round of CAFE standards

11. News at a Glance
• Memorial Day traffic deaths
• Toyota profits down
• Vehicle colors
• Fleet PEV adoption rate

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Infiniti M37 luxury sedan vs. 2011 BMW 328i luxury sedan


	April 2011 Volume 32 Number 4

1. Cars That “See” Pedestrians
• IIHS report outlines technology
• Volvo’s Pedestrian Detection System

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• Japan crisis may trigger 10% new vehicle price hike
• Traffic fatalities at 60-year low
• Manheim Index rises
• Vehicle dependability study
• KBB: Ford most-considered brand
• 2001 tire shipments to grow 3%
• Five non-hybrid cars that get 40 mpg

7. Alternative Fuel Update
• Mandating noisy hybrids
• National Clean Cities Partnership
• 37% hybrid growth in Q1-2011
• Annual plug-in EV sales to cross the 1 million mark by 2015

9. Auto Insurance Premiums: Highest to Lowest by State

10. AAA: Vehicle Costs Up 3.4%

11. News at a Glance
• Ford’s 63% loyalty rate
• UAW membership gain
• Worst-reputation cars
• Oregon’s 5% biodiesel requirement
• Lowest corn reserves

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Ford Ranger XL


	March 2011 Volume 32 Number 3

1. Budgeting Fleet in Uncertain Times
• Impact of globalization
• Budgeting multiple unknowns

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• More people buckle up to avoid higher fines for violations
• 2011 automaker report card
• AAA names top auto technologies
• Suspicious insurance claims surge
• Manheim Index dips slightly
• Global vehicle sales to hit record
• DOE raises gas price forecast

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Cameras reduce fatal red light running crashes by 24%
• Fatal intersection crashes declining
• Underride guards on big-rigs fail
• Feds: Toyota electric throttles OK

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Fuel-efficient cars are not always the most cost-efficient cars
• Toyota global hybrid sales: 3 mil
• Bill Ford pans hydrogen vehicles

11. News at a Glance
• Uptick in car loans
• Fuel economy again #1 concern
• Carmaker incentives
• Car leasing to surge

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX sedan vs. 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan


	February 2011 Volume 32 Number 2

1. Consumers Will Set Electric Vehicle Adoption Rate
• IBM market study results

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• U.S. and California seek unified GHG emission standard
• Impact of staged auto accidents
• Least expensive vehicles to insure
• GM cranks up incentives, other carmakers hold the line
• Keyless entry aids car thieves
• Pay-as-you-drive auto insurance

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Ford leads in development of “intelligent vehicle” safety
• Leading companies ban cellphone use

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• Ultracapacitor market to top $900 million by 2016
• EPA expands E15 ethanol waiver
• CNG vehicle study for Canada
• Dallas-area natural gas buses
• Rural EV price resistance
• 2011 hybrid environmental score

11. News at a Glance
• Volt branches out
• Effect of high gas prices
• Plug-in rebate debate
• Hydrogen FCVs in Japan

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Chevy Express 1500 cargo van vs. 2011 Ford E-150 cargo van


	January 2011 Volume 32 Number 1

1. Real-World Data Confirm Results of Side-Impact Tests
• Independent tests tougher than NHTSA

3. Fleet Industry Notes
• “Know Before You Tow”
• Ford leads consumer survey
• NY City insurance fraud soars
• New car incentives, 3-year trend
• Vehicle recalls and investigations

7. Fleet Safety Update
• Cellphone ban momentum
• Drive Safety Work Week reached 20 million U.S. employees
• One in 10 admits to DWI
• Experts expect ACC for all cars
• Ford catches flak for distracting electronic gadgets

9. Alternative Fuel Update
• DOE offers fuel cell R&D grants
• 2011 will be a test of EV viability
• U.S. Navy tests hydrogen Equinox
• Ultracapacitors for EVs

11. News at a Glance
• 20 million vehicles recalled
• Crossovers rule
• Unsold vehicle inventory
• 2011 gasoline prices

12. Two-Vehicle Cost Comparison
• 2011 Ford Edge SE vs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz GLS


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