The forecast for the 2019 model-year indicates it will be a strong asset acquisition year for the commercial fleet segment, which is comprised of 6.3 million light-duty vehicles in operation.
Although 2013 is shaping up to be comparable to 2012, some commercial fleets are increasing vehicle orders due to improved business or accelerating replacement schedules to take advantage of the strong used-vehicle market.
With the economy in a continued slow-motion recovery, fleet managers have had to be resilient and creative in doing more with less. The result: Budgets may have shrunk, but the bottom line has increased.
Sustainable efficiency drives the elevator manufacturer's fleet to reduce fuel consumption, expenses, and wasteful driving.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator will roll out its initial propane-powered fleet vehicles in Phoenix by the end of 2010.
SAN DIEGO - At the Green Fleet Conference in San Diego, ThyssenKrupp Elevator announced it is adding propane-powered vehicles to its fleet as part of the company's overall initiative to cut fuel consumption by 20 percent by 2012.
MEMPHIS, TN - With 90 Ford Transit Connects on the road and another 50 on order, ThyssenKrupp Elevator may eventually replace its 1,500 current cargo vans with the Transit Connect models.
Many commercial fleets deferred fleet orders in 2009 and need to “play catch-up” with their replacement schedules for 2010 ordering. However, many fleets are delaying finalization of 2010 selectors due to market uncertainties.
The Farmington, Connecticut-based company dramatically lowered out-of-stock purchases, increased resale value through extended replacement cycles, and re-evaluated its selector list to better meet its needs.