May 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Fletcher
Operating a 90-percent alternative-fuel fleet brings the City of Las Vegas to the forefront of the “going green” movement. The City utilizes its green fleet to prove alt-fuel viability.
Tags: alternative fuel, biodiesel, Las Vegas
January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
By Mike Scott
The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.
Tags: alternative fuel, Clark County, hybrid, Las Vegas, public fleets
September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
In 1993, the City of Santa Monica was one of the first agencies to set a vehicle reduction policy. Today, 84 percent of the 450 unit fleet represent a diverse mix of fuels and technologies.
Tags: alternative fuel, City of Santa Monica, green fleets
July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
By Robert LaRoche
An early proponent of environmentally responsible operations, Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Fleet Services incorporated alternative-fueled vehicles in 2001, and even earlier began waste reduction recycling programs.
Tags: alternative fuel, emissions reduction, fleet services, Glendale Water & Power
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By Mike Antich Fleet maintenance costs are trending upward compared to prior years. The key reason is the higher frequency of repairs on higher-mileage units as a result of the widespread deferment of equipment replacement by many government fleets. In a true case of "pay me now or pay me later," fleet managers face the challenge of how to hold maintenance costs down while operating an aging fleet.
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