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May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Portrait Of A Public Sector Fleet: Complexity & Diversity

By Lisajoyce Vergara

The 20-member fleet operations staff at the City of Cape Coral, Fla., service and repair a diverse array of vehicles and pieces of equipment. This photo essay depicts the range and complexity of the nearly 1,800-unit fleet and illustrates the complexity of many public sector fleets.

Tags: City of Cape Coral , Off-Road Equipment

March 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

How King County Beat the High Cost of Off-Road Equipment

By Windell Mitchell

Rather than sacrifice quality by opting for low-cost equipment or balance its budget by keeping old, worn-out equipment, King County implemented a buy-back strategy.

Tags: budget, buy-back strategy, Off-Road Equipment

March 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Greening The New York City Parks Department

A Grant From British Petroleum allowed the Parks department to add solar-powered utility vehicles in its fleet.

By Shelley Mika

Following a three-month pilot test utilizing B-100 in select city equipment, the City’s Parks Department now fuels all 800 diesel units in its fleet with B-20.

Tags: B-100, New York City Parks , Off-Road Equipment , Parks Department

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Public Sector Fleets:
Take-Home Vehicles: Ending the Culture of Entitlement

By Mike Antich
When the price of fuel is low and budgets are flush, the issue of take-home vehicles slips under the public radar. However, today’s elevated fuel prices and stretched budgets are prompting the local media and elected officials to question unnecessary use of government vehicles. As a result, there have been a number of backlashes against take-home vehicles around the country.

Public Sector Fleets:
14 Traits of a Great Fleet Manager

By Mike Antich
During the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of knowing many great fleet managers. Over the years, I’ve noticed common traits characteristics among these public sector fleet managers. Based on my experience, here are the 14 common traits.

Public Sector Fleets:
Fleet’s Carbon Footprint Extends Beyond Vehicles & Equipment

By Mike Antich

Public Sector Fleets:
The 'Graying' of Fleet Management

By Mike Antich

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Government Fleet - November/December 2007

In This Issue:
Fuel + Technician Shortage = The Big Squeeze, Kansas City Municipal Fleet Serious About Going Green, Strategies For Hybrid Vehicle Purchase Tax Incentives and much more…

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