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Martin Romjue

Martin Romjue joined LCT Magazine as editor on Jan. 2, 2008. He most recently worked as a business editor for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, and previously reported at newspapers in Virginia, Florida, and California. Read more

Jim Luff

Jim Luff is an operator from Bakersfield, CA who wears a few different hats. Jim began his career in the industry as a private chauffeur in 1990. In 1993 he found a permanent home at The Limousine Scene as the general manager, later becoming a partner. Read more

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Michael Campos joined LCT Magazine as assistant editor on January 3, 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s English/Creative Writing program. Michael attended his first International LCT Show in February 2011, where he met and interacted with operators and vendors. He will be helping LCT further develop its digital media content. Read more

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Verdict: Hybrids Save You Gas, Not Money

HALLOWED BE THY HYBRID? That's been the green mantra about hybrid cars, but yet another study at least questions whether most hybrid vehicles can save owners money. Chauffeured transportation operators need to proceed cautiously and focus on these key questions: Does a hybrid vehicle purchase make financial sense? What's the point if maintenance costs outweigh or cancel out the fuel cost savings? Is the public relations payoff and good-green housekeeping seal of approval enough to make fleet hybrids worthwhile? That's obviously an individual decision for each operator based on economics and customer demand. Putting up with costly hybrids may be worth getting those corporate contracts that insist on green products and practices -- whether the green stuff really helps or not. -- M.R.
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