scrutinized<\/a> every imaginable source of cost. They considered adding higher-MPG vehicles to the selector, adjusting the Personal Use Charge (PUC) to more accurately reflect how drivers were using their vehicles, shortening the vehicle replacement cycle, linking the PUC to vehicle upgrades, changing the mix of leased vs. mileage reimbursed vehicles, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThey developed a menu of 10 strategies that reflected various combinations of these factors, gamed out the likely results, and came to a consensus on how to proceed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Quick, Stunning Progress<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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