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The Most Fuel Efficient Cars Ever
At our fuel card company, we know fuel efficiency is a big deal these days – with so many hybrid cars, electric cars, and cars with engines that can run on alternative fuels, we’re quickly moving toward a greener world of vehicles. In fact, automakers have a goal of producing cars that get an average of 54.5 mpg by 2025. What many people may not know, however, is that before this fuel efficiency push, there were plenty of gas cars that already met these demands – and some of them may surprise you.
A History of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil
Today, there are over 50 different fuel station brands and many of your favorites can trace their roots back to one man and one oil company – John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company.
The Man (and Mystery) Behind the Diesel Engine
While the majority of people know what a diesel engine is, most don’t know the man behind it and the mystery of his disappearance. Rudolf Diesel was born in 1858 and by his early 20s, he became an engineer. During his career, he patented many different ideas and inventions, from refrigerators to steam engines and more. His most famous, however, is the diesel engine.
A History of the Top U.S. Gas Stations
Some of the most visited gas stations in the U.S. are Shell, ExxonMobil, and BP. You may visit them all the time, but do you know the history behind any of them? We dove in to find out how these stations became so popular.
The Biggest Oil Companies in the U.S.
After oil was discovered in Oil Creek, Pennsylvania in 1859, petroleum became a popular industry in the United States. Today, the U.S. is the third largest oil-producing country in the world, and at Fuel Express, we’re proud to say that our fleet fuel cards are accepted at the country’s top three largest contributors.
7 Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Premium
You probably know that what kind of coverage you get and your driving record affects the cost of your car insurance, but there are other factors that also come into play when a company decides to give you a quote. Here are some others:
How Standard Oil Influenced America’s Oil Industry
Today’s American oil industry essentially can be traced back to a man named John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller, who lived in Ohio, was new to the oil refining business back in the 1860s and in 1870, he decided to form a business partnership.…
The Oldest Gas Station in America
When you think about the oldest gas station in America, what state do you think of? Texas? California? Believe it or not, the oldest gas station in America is called Reighard’s and it’s located in the 9.7 square-mile town of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
USPS, NYPD to Update Their Fleets
As a fleet fuel card company, we know that the vehicles you choose for your fleet are important. Both the USPS and the NYPD have opted recently to try out a new vehicle in order to make their fleet safer and more efficient.
A Brief History of Oil
Ever since oil prices started plummeting last year, fleet owners have been enjoying the money that they save on their daily operations. But have you ever wondered how exactly our society started using oil to fuel fleet cars and trucks? Oil discovery goes back further than you may think.
