Fuel Strategies?

 Fuel strategies
  • How Can I Cut Transportation Expenses Without Paying $10k extra+ for a Hybrid?

First thing to do is to take a deep breath and don't be fooled. Fleet Cars don’t have to be expensive to get good mileage!  We all know that leasing in itself reduces your cash outlay. Additionally, leasing one year old models will more than offset the costs from the spike in fuel. For example, we have nearly new vehicles like this Corolla that gets 35 mpg and if you need more room, try the 2008 Malibu, which gets 30 mpg or the versatile HHR at 30 mpg.

  • What are some immediate strategies I can employ that will reduce my total transportation expenses?

The prices on used commercial trucks and SUVs have OVER corrected. Take advantage of the over correction with no risk by leasing.  At the end of the lease turn in the vehicle.  The savings total are dramatic even when you factor fuel costs into the calculation. Here are just a few examples.

  • What Realistic Alternatives are Coming in the Pipeline from the Manufacturers?

The current mild hybrids available such as the Toyota Prius do not appear to be of much benefit in commercial applications.  In the next 18-24 months we will begin to see ramping up of  2 mode hybrids, first generation electric, CNG and other introductions. Until these more viable options come on line, commercial applications for light fleet will need to keep their expenses in line with various strategies like those above and extending lifecycles of current vehicles.  One near term example having commercial application to still be evaluated is the 2009 Chevrolet Pickup with limited availability of 2 mode Hybrid and the Ford Transit (below), which hits the market next summer as a 2010.   

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Additional New Models Like the 2009

Chevy Silverado Hybrid Pickup

 

 

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