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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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Data shared includes exact fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, tire pressure and diagnostic codes such as water in fuel. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Vehicle diagnostics. With the new Crew Chief powered by Telogis, additional driver behavior information is offered to fleet managers, including “speed against posted speed limits.

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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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The new Fisher buses will provide more than triple the equivalent fuel economy in all-electric mode and reduce CO2 emissions due to the extensive use of lightweight materials and the large capacity battery system. Milwaukee County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Wisconsin: $210,000.

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