We like to keep up to date on the latest in the world of transportation and alternative fuel as it affects the fleet industry, but it can be hard to know where to turn for the most relevant news coverage. Here are our picks for the best places to get your fix of fleet industry, automotive and alt fuel news (in no particular order):
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The Bobit Business Media magazines: Automotive Fleet, Green Fleet, Government Fleet, Business Fleet and Work Truck. Whether your interest is cutting-edge clean fuel technology or increasing fleet productivity, these publications have you covered with the latest news from every segment of the fleet industry.
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Fleet Owner: With a focus on our nation’s commercial trucking fleets, Fleet Owner magazine provides must-have information on fleet management topics such as fuel, equipment, clean technology, safety, regulations and more.
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Fleets & Fuels: This is a bi-weekly publication with a focus on alternative technology vehicles and the fuels that drive them, such as natural gas, propane autogas, hydrogen and EVs.
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Domestic Fuel: A one-stop website for all the news you need to know about alternative fuels and renewable energy in America today.
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AutoblogGreen: This blog is an offshoot of AOL’s Autoblog, and covers green car goings-on from across the country and around the world, from electric vehicles to propane autogas fleets.
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Greentech Media: A website that focuses on a wide variety of green technology news, including solar, smart grids, wind energy, biofuels and energy efficiency and management.
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NGTNews (Next-Gen Transportation): NGTNews features the latest updates on fuel and equipment for fleet professionals. According to their website, they strive “to give stakeholders insight into the rapidly changing landscape related to vehicles, fueling infrastructure, fuel supply and equipment development.”
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Light & Medium Truck: This publication provides information for business professionals charged with the day-to-day management of light- or medium-duty fleets.
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Fleet Solutions: From the folks at NAFA (National Association of Fleet Administrators), Fleet Solutions offers an in-depth look at the issues that affect fleet owners and managers.
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Commercial Carrier Journal: Geared toward America’s private, for hire, utility and specialty fleets, Commercial Carrier Journal covers industry trends, vehicle maintenance, safety tips and new technology.
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Fleet Maintenance: What fleet maintenance managers of light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleets read to keep their vehicles operating efficiently with minimal downtime.
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NYTimes.com “Wheels” blog: From the automotive staff at the New York Times, Wheels delivers national transportation and automobile coverage, from breaking news to feature stories.
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FuelFix.com: The Houston Chronicle’s energy blog will keep you informed on the very latest in the energy industry.
- SmartPlanet: This CBS Interactive website segments environmental news and commentary by industry, such as business, technology and energy. SmartPlanet keeps readers in the know about energy policy, innovations in clean tech and even some quirky inventions on the horizon.
Note: our Twitter feed also has some interesting stuff from around the interwebs, if I do say so myself.
