Government fleet counts: Up, up, up
Governments continue to expand their fleets, according to the just-released “Highway Statistics 2007” report. ...
State of Oregon plugs into electric-vehicle plan
As part of a plan to encourage the use of zero-emission vehicles among government users and the public, the state of Oregon has entered into a supply agreement with Nissan that will bring a number of Nissan electric vehicles to the state government's fleet in 2010. ...
Manage your skid-steer and track loader operating costs
When it comes to keeping operating costs in check for skid-steer and track loaders, Todd Lynnes, product marketing manager for Caterpillar, offered this advice: Focus on the things that you can control. ...
Waste Management field-testing hybrid trash trucks in Fort Worth
Houston-based Waste Management is field-testing what the company claims is the first prototype parallel hydraulic hybrid truck to be deployed in a waste-collection vehicle. ...
Oshkosh unveils mammography exam vehicle
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles (OSV) recently unveiled a new mobile digital mammography examination suite at the third annual Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Steppin' Out In Pink walk for breast cancer research and awareness. ...
Ford fuel-cell vehicle exceeding expectations in testing
Ford engineers report that the cars have performed without significant maintenance issues since the test launch three years ago. High grades received...
Vehicle uses hydraulic launch-assist technology
Ideal for vocational stop-and-go refuse applications, Model 320 hydraulic launch-assist (HLA) hybrid vehicle offers the potential to improve fuel economy,...
Postal Service testing hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle
The U.S. Postal Service recently announced that it intends to replace its fleet of 195,000 neighborhood vehicles with new environmentally friendly models that are less dependent on petroleum-based fuel sources, when the right technology is available....
Burlington, Ontario, gets green light to green city fleet
The city aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent (on a per-capita basis) from 1994 levels by 2012. The citys strategy involves using low-emission...
Philly city workers will enjoy cars-on-demand service
Zipcars contract will begin July 1 and continue through March 31, 2009. The contract may be renewed for three additional years. Over the course of the...
Small community keeps tabs on vehicles with wireless monitor
To help in its monitoring efforts, the city signed a three-year contract with AT&T. Under the agreement, AT&T will deploy its Mobile Resource Management...
Hydrogen-powered shuttle buses to service Detroit Metropolitan Airport
The hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) buses will be used for transporting airline passengers between terminals. The delivery is the result of...
Green Light for Green Vehicles
The government vehicles on the road today soon will seem as quaint as the horse and buggy. Government purchasers and fleet managers are leading a quiet...
Three-wheeled vehicle resembles a motorcycle
Ideal for government fleets or as a second vehicle for commuters, electric-powered MM NmG is considered a motorcycle by the U.S. Department of Transportation....
Hybrid propulsion drives full-size pickups
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups offer hybrid gasoline/electric powertrains for fleet vehicles. Flywheel Alternator Starter system uses compact...
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