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Tom Kelley

Top tips for maintaining a green fleet

How to maintain a fuel-efficient, green fleet
Tom Kelley
August 15, 2017
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One of the best ways to reduce exhaust emissions and cut fuel costs obviously is to burn less fuel. Although fuel prices have substantially decreased in the past few years and have largely stabilized for now, beverage fleets remain proactive about reducing their fuel consumption. Between route/load optimization and updates to the latest drivetrain technology, the low-hanging fuel-economy fruit has been thoroughly harvested. Among the more common fuel saving strategies reported is the use of factory-installed idle shut-down timers to reduce unnecessary engine idling.
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Nestle Waters F650

Propane-powered trucks benefit beverage fleets

Nestlé Waters North America adds 155 medium-duty propane trucks
Tom Kelley
June 15, 2016
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There’s gas as in gasoline, and then there’s gas as in propane, often referred to as “autogas” by fuel industry insiders. In many applications, propane can deliver measurable cost savings compared with conventional gasoline and diesel powertrains.


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Rydesmart

Telematics helps drive the bottom line

Fleet managers utilize telematics to cut costs, boost efficiency
June 14, 2013
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With fuel prices hovering near the $4 a gallon range, drivers across the industry are looking for ways to cut costs and boost vehicle efficiency. Some fleet managers have turned to telematics to help monitor fleet performance and reduce overall vehicle costs.


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