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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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CATS’ fleet and financial plans call for the replacement 1998, 1999 and 2007 year diesel buses with new diesel buses in fiscal year 2012. CNG-Hybrid Buses: Purchase CNG-Hybrid buses to replace Ford Diesel vehicles in the ART fleet. Milwaukee County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Wisconsin: $210,000.

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