March 7, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO – FedEx uses 48,000 vehicles globally to deliver, as well as another 30,000 vehicles at its airport operations.
Tags: alt-fuel, delivery, Eaton, electric, FedEx, Hybrid, Iveco diesels, Sprinter Vans, Utilimaster, W700
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By Mike Antich Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.
By Mike Antich October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.
By Mike Antich
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In This Issue: Fleet Operating Costs Increase Again in 2008, Top 50 Hybrids Fleet Vehicle Totals Increase, Green Fleet Conference Draws 350 Fleet Professionals and much more…