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Networkfleet eBook and Webinar Focus on Managing Fuel Expenses


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SAN DIEGO--May 9, 2012: Fleet managers are facing escalating fuel expenses and tighter budgets. To address this, Networkfleet, Inc. is offering a complimentary eBook titled "Managing Fuel Costs with Networkfleet" and a corresponding webinar "Best Practices for Managing Fuel Costs" to demonstrate how telematics and GPS fleet tracking technology can help companies manage their fleet's fuel consumption and better control fuel costs.

The Networkfleet eBook and webinar include specific actions fleet managers can take to monitor fuel usage, change driver behavior and implement a successful fuel reduction strategy. Specifically, six key areas that can be improved using wireless fleet management are addressed, including:

  • Minimizing idle time
  • Reducing excessive speeding
  • Preventing unauthorized vehicle use
  • Improving routing efficiency
  • Improving vehicle health through engine diagnostics
  • Verifying fuel expenditures

By following these actions and using Networkfleet in combination with new internal policies and oversight, fleets can achieve a 10 percent to 25 percent decrease in fuel usage.

Visit the Networkfleet website to download a complimentary copy of the eBook "Managing Fuel Costs with Networkfleet". The webinar "Best Practices for Managing Fuel Costs" will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT, register here. For the full series of Networkfleet eBooks and webinars, visit Network Fleet Best Practices .

About Networkfleet, Inc.

Networkfleet, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless fleet management services that improve fleet efficiency by reducing fuel use, emissions and maintenance expenses. The company's technology combines vehicle diagnostic monitoring with an online GPS fleet tracking system. Networkfleet has more than 50 patents issued or pending surrounding remote diagnostics and has received numerous awards for its technology. Founded in 1999, Networkfleet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes Telematics, Inc. and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit Network Fleet .

About Hughes Telematics, Inc.

Hughes Telematics, Inc. ("HTI") (OTCBB: HUTC) is a leader in implementing the next generation of connected services. Centered on a core platform of safety and security, the company offers a portfolio of location-based services for consumers, manufacturers, fleets and dealers through two-way wireless connectivity. In addition to owning Networkfleet, HTI is also the majority owner of Lifecomm, located in Atlanta, Ga., which plans to offer mobile personal emergency response services through a wearable lightweight device with one-touch access to emergency assistance. Additional information about HTI can be found at Hughes Telematics .