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Vehicles are suited for Yosemite’s natural beauty
Four new Class 8 tractors with the Eaton hybrid electric system have been delivered to Yosemite National Park. ...
Fleet groups will cross-promote the value of their respective certification programs
The NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has entered into an endorsement agreement with The NAFA Fleet Management Association in which each association will cross-promote the value of each organization's certification programs....
Fleet management show is just around the corner in St. Louis
The NAFA Fleet Management Association annual Institute & Expo (I&E) rolls into America’s Center in St. Louis from April 21 to 24 with expo dates from April 22-23....
Automakers, Congress and natural gas producers aim for more CNG infrastructure investment
Until recently, U.S. efforts toward developing alternative-fueled vehicles have focused primarily on electric and hybrid technologies. But with natural gas prices hitting 10-year lows driven by shale gas drilling, more politicians and business leaders are touting the potential of natural gas-powered vehicles....
When to update or replace fire equipment
In this blog post, the author offers views from officials at several equipment manufacturers. The topics: when to refurbish fire apparatus and engine regeneration. ...
Hydraulic hybrid garbage trucks save energy in Florida test
A year-long fleet demonstration in Miami and other Sunshine State cities has been labeled a success by Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp. Autocar E3 refuse vehicles equipped with Parker’s RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive System saved Florida cities 43 percent of diesel fuel costs compared to conventional diesel fuel refuse vehicles after one year in service....
More AFV choices available to federal fleet buyers
The federal General Services Administration (GSA) has boosted the number of alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) selections available to federal and military fleets through GSA’s online ordering and procurement system, AutoChoice....
Indianapolis hosts Work Truck Show March 6-8
The Indiana Convention Center will stage a truckload of must-see events when the Work Truck Show 2012 motors into Indianapolis March 6-8. The conference is held in conjunction with the NTEA Annual Convention. The Work Truck Show runs March 6-8, with educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, beginning March 5....
Boston city workers share cars across departments
Boston has set up a fleet sharing program for its employees called FleetHub. In the setup, fleet managers have combined vehicles formerly dedicated to city departments and created an interdepartmental fleet. The city is working with Zipcar, a for-profit car sharing service, in the effort....
Procurement Ponderable
A question for readers about a potential contracting challenge....
Supplier donates salt and trucks to Indianapolis
Indianapolis’ long-time salt supplier, Cargill, has selected the city as a pilot location for the company’s Safe and Smart Program. As part of the program, Cargill will donate 125 tons of salt and five Ford F-250 trucks equipped with snowplows and salt spreaders over the next five years. ...
Laptops boost efficiency of deputies in Los Angeles County (with related video)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) vehicles are now equipped with mobile data computer systems (MDCS) from Raytheon Co. LASD patrol cars, motorcycles, prisoner transport units, command vehicles and SUVs have been outfitted with the Raytheon-integrated computer systems. The $19.9 million technology upgrade replaces the 1987-era mobile digital technology previously used by the sheriff’s department....
Nissan NV commercial van serves government fleet needs (with related video)
The first entry in Nissan North America’s commercial vehicle lineup in North America is the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van). The rear-wheel-drive NV is available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations — standard and high roof....
Indy airport installs vehicle charging stations
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the Indianapolis International Airport now have a convenient way to ensure a fully charged ride home, with the installation of three GE Energy EV charging stations in the airport parking garage....
Fleets: get an all-electric van for the cost of a diesel-powered commercial model
The Green for Free program aims to make all-electric vehicles more affordable to fleets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Enova Systems have launched the initiative, which allows fleet managers to purchase all-electric vehicles for the cost of diesel-powered units....
Versatile truck will appeal to police and other government agencies
Starting this month, Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Ram Truck will be offering the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Special Service package for law enforcement and other emergency agencies through Chrysler Group Fleet sales. The Ram model features several pieces of severe-duty-adapted equipment....
Georgia county adds two dozen CNG trucks to its fleet
DeKalb County, Ga., which labels itself “The Greenest County in America,” has ordered 24 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The county, which is in the five-county core of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area, will take delivery of the vehicles in late 2011. The trucks will be used for sanitation and maintenance tasks....
California fleet maintenance equipment maker freezes prices
Car lift and garage equipment manufacturer BendPak-Ranger will not raise prices on its products through mid-2012. The firm recently made the announcement to its worldwide network of dealers and consumers....
Fleets: Electric vehicle producer sees opportunity in Obama fleet directive
At least one vehicle producer, Azure Dynamics, is excited about the recent White House announcement directing managers of federal fleets to buy 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. The federal government operates a fleet of more than 600,000 vehicles, and buys 60,000 to 70,000 cars annually through GSA....
Fleets: Arkansas fleets can tap into CNG rebate program
Fleet managers in Arkansas can use money in a $2.2 million Arkansas Energy Office fund to purchase and/or convert their Arkansas-licensed vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG). ...
Faster, Cheaper, More Transparent
Technology is transforming public procurement of fuel purchases....
FedFleet 2011 rolls into Orlando with a clear vision and a full agenda
Motor and aviation fleet managers of every rank will gather in Orlando, Fla., from July 24-28 for FedFleet 2011, the 11th National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Training Conference and Exposition. ...
Fleets: An expert weighs in on White House fleet order
Paul Lauria of Mercury Associates comments on President Obama's announcement directing federal fleet managers to buy 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. ...
The value of fleet management studies to government administrators
Across the country, municipal officials are taking a fresh look at how their fleet management programs function. Comprehensive fleet management studies are helping communities review their existing operations, and reduce operational costs and fuel consumption. Fleet management studies thoroughly evaluate all aspects of an existing fleet, and then recommend improvements in particular trouble areas. ...
Federal fleets add electric cars and charging stations
The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to buy 116 plug-in electric cars, including 100 Chevrolet Volts. The purchase is one step in the process to boost the fuel efficiency of federal government fleets, including the 600,000 vehicles that are under GSA control. ...
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